Laconia General Store, 2011
Laconia’s story
210 years in pictures
Census counts: 112 in 1880, a low of 29 in 2000, 73 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2011 and 4 maps from 1931 on.
- 1816Laconia is settled
LaconiaIN
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
75
2025 Census estimate · +0% since 2020
Typical home
$262K
+5.4% in a year
Household income
$54K
median
Median age
36.3
years
Is Laconia a good place to live?
32% of residents live below the poverty line in Laconia, above both Indiana’s towns (10%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Laconia has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Laconia stand out
Where Laconia beats most towns.
Small town
75 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Laconia: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Laconia, and how to reach them.
PowerDuke Energy15.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet2 providers86% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Laconia’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 hereHarrison County Circuit Court ClerkHarrison County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP code4713547135 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 Laconia.
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Laconia
Laconia has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. At 87°F, Laconia’s July high is above both the Indiana town median (84°F) and the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
15″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter27–45°
Spring44–67°
Summer64–86°
Fall46–69°
Oct 24
typical first frost
Apr 19
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Compared with most of Indiana and the rest of the country, more of Laconia’s adults report frequent mental distress
22% of adults report frequent mental distress in Laconia. Laconia beats the Indiana average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6. 46% of adults have obesity in Laconia.
| Laconia | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 18% | 17% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 46% | 39% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 37% | 36% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 17% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Indiana
3 better23 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | Laconia | IN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 6.3% | 8.3% |
| Fewer adults who have had a stroke | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| More smokers | 20.6% | 15.7% |
Harrison County Hospital
12.1 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
A typical Laconia home is worth about $262K
The typical Laconia home is worth about $262,000, up 5.4% in a year, close to the Indiana typical home.
$262KZillow home value
Typical home value
Laconia$262K
Indiana$257K
+5.4%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazards
Moderate risk in Laconia, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 51% of U.S. communities.
51risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Nearby attractions
All 36 attractions →United States Bullion Depository and 31 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Laconia. Close and well known come first.
Big draw12 mi LandmarkUnited States Bullion Depository23 mi MuseumSons of the American Revolution
22 mi Theme parkKentucky Kingdom
21 mi Stadium & arenaL&N Federal Credit Union Stadium
37 mi National Historical ParkAbraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park213K visitors a year
24 mi Stadium & arenaKFC Yum! CenterSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
United States Bullion Depository: Work permit Original author=Cliff, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Kentucky Kingdom: Stevietheman at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium: Perthsider, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park: Jamie from Toronto, ON, CC BY 2.0 · KFC Yum! Center: Jamesmac96, CC BY 3.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Laconia
17pages on Laconia
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Laconia; the nearest are
University of LouisvilleUniversity or college · Public · Louisville, KY21.8 mi$13,136 in-state tuitionJefferson Community and Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Louisville, KY23.3 mi$4,808 in-state tuition
About 6 of every 100 Laconia residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Indiana.
About Laconia
Town in Indiana, United States
Laconia is a town in Boone Township, Harrison County, Indiana, United States. The population was 73 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1816
- Elevation
- 663 ft
- ZIP code
- 47135
- Area code
- 812
Questions about Laconia
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Laconia, IN a good place to live?
Laconia has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Laconia, IN known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Gary Timberlake and Pinky May.