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Shadeland, IN

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Population
1,841
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
621 ft
Median Home Value
$270,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,121/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$82,708
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Shadeland

Shadeland is a quiet, spread-out community located just southwest of Lafayette along the Wabash River. Home to around 1,800 residents, it offers plenty of open space and a calm, rural feel while keeping you close to everyday amenities. State Road 25 runs directly through town, so commuting to downtown Lafayette or heading over to Purdue University only takes about fifteen minutes.

Farmers Institute

Families in town are served by the Tippecanoe School Corporation, with kids typically attending Mintonye Elementary, Southwestern Middle, and McCutcheon High School. The area retains its rich agricultural roots, with historic landmarks like the 19th-century Stidham United Methodist Church set among rolling farmland. If you are looking for larger lots, scenic river views, and an easy commute, Shadeland is a great place to settle down.

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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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