Churubusco, Indiana
Town · Population 1,857 · #217 in Indiana
About Churubusco
Churubusco, IN is a small town located in northeastern Indiana, home to 1,857 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Churubusco is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.05 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,769 residents per square mile.
📰 Churubusco News Today
- Churubusco Volleyball Schedule MaxPreps · Aug 15
- Churubusco edges Columbia City at Eel River The Post & Mail · Aug 17
- Deloris E. Walker Obituary (1941 - 2026) - Churubusco, IN - WFFT-TV 55 News Legacy obituary · Aug 17
- Churubusco Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 24
- Tony R. Bartlett Obituary Jun 2, 2026 Good Family Funeral Home · Jun 6
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Churubusco Unique
- The only place in America named Churubusco — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northeastern Indiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Indiana — one of 976 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Churubusco
- Elmo's Pizza & Subs — sandwich
- Brevin's — american
- Busco Beans — coffee shop (café)
- Magic Wand — burger
- Papa's Place — pizza
- Rancho Viejo Mexican Bar & Grill — mexican
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- 2nd Floor's Gallery & Studio · Art gallery
- Churubusco History Center · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Churubusco
- Churubusco Community Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Churubusco
- Churubusco Elementary School
- Churubusco Jr-Sr High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIndiana
TypeTown
Population (2024)1,857
Rank in state#217 of 566
Land area1.05 sq mi
Density1,769/sq mi
Coordinates41.2309, -85.3196