Odon, Indiana
Town · Population 1,386 · #258 in Indiana
About Odon
Odon is a small town in southwestern Indiana counting 1,386 people who proudly call it home.
Odon holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.93 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,490 residents per square mile.
📰 Odon News Today
- Joel S. Tennant Obituary Jul 13, 2026 Meng Family Funeral Homes · Jul 15
- Odon reconnects with legacy of hometown sculptor through IU partnership: Center for Rural Engagement News at IU · May 14
- Kratos Names Odon, Indiana as Home of New Hypersonic Test Facility ASDNews · May 8
- Sara Lynn Smiley Obituary May 31, 2026 Meng Family Funeral Homes · Jun 2
- Kenny Colin Barrett Obituary Jun 16, 2026 Meng Family Funeral Homes · Jun 16
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Odon Unique
- The only place in America named Odon — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southwestern 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.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Odon
- Casa Sevilla — mexican
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Odon
- Odon city park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIndiana
TypeTown
Population (2024)1,386
Rank in state#258 of 566
Land area0.93 sq mi
Density1,490/sq mi
Coordinates38.8423, -86.9885