Churubusco, Indiana, 2012
Churubusco’s story
178 years in pictures
Census counts: 720 in 1880, 1,870 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2008 and 2 maps from 1957 on.
- 1848Churubusco is settled
ChurubuscoIN
A town of 1,853, settled in 1848.
2 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Chris Flook · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
1,853
2025 Census estimate · −0.6% since 2020
Typical home
$302K
+4.9% in a year
Household income
$65K
median
Median age
38.8
years
Jobs based here
1,004
Balanced
Is Churubusco a good place to live?
Churubusco’s best subject grade is an A+ for cost of living. On cost of living, just 28 of Indiana’s 1,096 towns do better. Churubusco’s average trip to work is 20 minutes, below both the Indiana town median (24 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). On the outdoors, just 74 of Indiana’s 1,098 towns do better. The biggest park or preserve is Churubusco Community Park, at 25 acres. Churubusco has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Churubusco stand out
Where Churubusco beats most towns.
How Churubusco grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Indiana), ordered by how far Churubusco is from typical.
Cost of livingA+Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 16% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listAOpen →Jobs & income$65K median household incomeB+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 6.4 of 20; 5.1% of households have no car; 1.6% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC+Open →HealthParkview Whitley Hospital 9.9 miles awayB−Open →SchoolsBeat 50% of Indiana districts on tests and graduationB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1 mile of trailB+Open →History2 notable people born hereBOpen →Civic life2.9 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsB−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Churubusco: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Churubusco, and how to reach them.
PowerIndiana Michigan Power17.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterChurubusco Water Department1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Churubusco’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Indiana you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereWhitley County Circuit Court ClerkWhitley County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP code4672346723 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Churubusco.
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A
Very low risk in Churubusco, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 84% of U.S. communities.
16risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Churubusco, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Churubusco has chilly winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 83°, January nights drop to 17° and about 21 inches of snow falls in a winter.
21″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter20–35°
Spring38–60°
Summer60–82°
Fall42–62°
Oct 17
typical first frost
Apr 27
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HousingCost of living grade A+
A typical Churubusco home is worth about $302K
The typical Churubusco home is worth about $302,000, up 4.9% in a year, 17% above the Indiana typical home. At $683 a month, Churubusco’s median rent is against $947 a month in Indiana’s towns and $1,185 a month across U.S. towns.
$302KZillow home value
| Churubusco | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $683 a month | $947 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 75% | 76% | 73% |
Typical home value
Churubusco$302K
Indiana$257K
+4.9%
value change, 1 year
4
homes sold in April
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B+
About one in three of Churubusco’s working residents commute to Fort Wayne
Most working residents leave Churubusco for work: only 12% work in town. Jobs based in Churubusco fell to 1,004 in 2023, 448 fewer than in 2013. The top destinations are Fort Wayne (34%), Union Township (5%) and Columbia City (5%).
12%work in town
| Churubusco | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 6% | 7.8% | 11% |
| Median household income | $65,000 | $71,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 12% | 11% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Churubusco12%
Fort Wayne34%
Union Township5%
Columbia City5%
Smith Township2%
13 mi
median commute distance
1,004
jobs based in Churubusco
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
C+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 38% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
More young adults than Indiana overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 28% of residents (23% statewide); children under 18 are 18% of residents (23% statewide). 22% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 30% across Indiana.
38.8median age · IN 38.1
| Churubusco | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 18% | 23% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 22% | 22% | 29% |
| Median age | 38.8 years | 39.4 years | 40.5 years |
ChurubuscoIndianaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
16%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma8%
High school39%
Some college20%
Associate’s12%
Bachelor’s12%
Graduate9%
Women and men · all residents
52.6% women, 47.4% men
About 90 men for every 100 women. Across Indiana, 50.4% of residents are women. Among residents 18 to 24, 77% are men (IN 51%).
| Churubusco | IN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 10.4% | 12.4% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 8% | 10.9% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 12.6% | 9.6% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 15.8% | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 8.8% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 11% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 16.1% | 12.5% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 8.4% | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 9% | 6.7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 7.8% | 9.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 39.1% | 32.5% | 26% |
| Some college | 19.8% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11.9% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 12.3% | 18.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 9.2% | 10.8% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,900, single groups can be off by several points
OutdoorsB+
Churubusco has set aside 6% of its land for conservation
0.6 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
6%conserved
| Churubusco | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.6 miles per square mile | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 6% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
6%
conserved · 40 of 674 acres
0.6 mi
of trails · 0.5 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Churubusco Community Park | 0.5 mi | 25 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HealthB−
On CDC estimates, Churubusco is less healthy than 52% of U.S. towns
Churubusco beats the Indiana average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 40% of adults have obesity in Churubusco.
48%healthier than U.S. townsB−Health Grade
| Churubusco | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 39% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 16% | 16% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 17% | 14% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 26% | 23% |
32 measures vs. Indiana
3 better29 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Churubusco | IN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 11.6% | 15.4% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 11.6% | 14.7% |
Parkview Whitley Hospital
9.9 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 20 attractions →Fort Wayne Children's Zoo and 8 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Churubusco. Close and well known come first.
12 mi Zoo & aquariumFort Wayne Children's Zoo
16 mi MuseumAuburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum34 mi Theme parkFun Spot Amusement Park & Zoo
14 mi MuseumFort Wayne Museum of Art
14 mi GardenFoellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory
26 mi MuseumUnited States Vice Presidential MuseumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Fort Wayne Children's Zoo: Momoneymoproblemz, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum: Michael Walter, a.k.a. Cuppysfriend, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Wayne Museum of Art: Momoneymoproblemz, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 3.0 · United States Vice Presidential Museum: Pilcrow, Public domain
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Churubusco
19pages on Churubusco
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
5 within 15 miles of the center of Churubusco
University of Saint Francis-Fort WayneUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Fort Wayne12.4 mi$36,460 tuitionConcordia Theological SeminaryUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Fort Wayne12.6 miPurdue University Fort WayneUniversity or college · Public · Fort Wayne13.5 mi$9,532 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Churubusco residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Indiana.
About Churubusco
Town in Whitley County, Indiana
Churubusco ( or ); often shortened to Busco (), is a town located near the headwaters of the Eel River in the extreme northeast corner of Whitley County, Indiana, United States, in Smith Township, about 16 miles (26 km) northwest of Fort Wayne. As of the 2020 census, Churubusco had a population of 1,870.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 899 ft
- ZIP code
- 46723
- Area code
- 260
Churubusco’s neighbors
2 towns share a border with Churubusco.
Smith TownshipEel River TownshipChurubusco
How the neighbors grade
| Town | IN rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churubusco | — | — | A+ | — | B− | B− |
| Smith Township | #124 | A− | A+ | — | B− | B− |
| Eel River Township | #114 | A− | B− | — | A | B |
Churubusco has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. Churubusco, Smith Township and Eel River Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Churubusco with a neighbor →
Questions about Churubusco
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Churubusco, IN expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A+.
What is Churubusco, IN known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Harry Gandy and Paul Ashley Chase.