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Elizabethtown, IN

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Population
419
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
640 ft
Median Home Value
$153,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$875/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$53,750
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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OverallBest places in IndianaPopulation rankingHighest population places in IndianaNearest larger communityColumbus, Indiana7.7 miles away · 52,655 residents.

About Elizabethtown

Tucked into southern Bartholomew County, Elizabethtown is a quiet, small community situated just a short drive southeast of Columbus. The town was founded in the 1840s as a stop along the Madison and Indianapolis Railroad and was named after the founder’s wife, Elizabeth. Today, it retains that peaceful, small-town character, offering open skies and a relaxed setting while keeping the job centers, shopping, and dining of Columbus close at hand.

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Everyday life in Elizabethtown is simple and unhurried. At the heart of the community is a three-acre town park complete with a playground, basketball court, ball diamond, and picnic shelter, giving families and neighbors a great spot to spend time outdoors. For newcomers seeking an easygoing, budget-friendly pocket of the Columbus area, Elizabethtown offers a comfortable home base with deep historic roots.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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