Mellott, Indiana, 2009
Mellott’s story
116 years in pictures
Census counts: 372 in 1910, 174 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2009 and 2 maps from 1962 on.
- 1910Mellott is settled
MellottIN
A town of 175, settled in 1910.
Population
175
2025 Census estimate · +1.2% since 2020
Median home value
$141K
Census ACS
Household income
$86K
median
Median age
36.4
years
Jobs based here
6
A commuter town
Is Mellott a good place to live?
7.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Mellott, where Indiana’s towns sit at 22% and U.S. towns at 29%. Mellott has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
175 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 Mellott: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Mellott, and how to reach them.
PowerDuke Energy15.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet4 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Mellott’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 hereFountain County Circuit Court ClerkFountain County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP codes47958, 4798747958 99% · 47987 1%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 Mellott.
Work & commute
Mellott has 0.1 jobs per working resident, so most workers leave town for work
In Mellott, the income of the median household is $86,000, above Indiana’s towns ($71,000) and close to U.S. towns ($80,000). The town’s average commute is 31 minutes. For half of commuters, work is under 22 miles away. The top destinations are Veedersburg (14%), Danville (9%) and Crawfordsville (9%).
0%work in town
| Mellott | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 31 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $86,000 | $71,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Mellott0%
Veedersburg14%
Danville9%
Crawfordsville9%
Indianapolis9%
22 mi
median commute distance
6
jobs based in Mellott
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Low risk in Mellott, with inland flooding at the top
Of the losses FEMA expects in Mellott, 28% come from inland flooding and 27% from cold waves. Storm and flood damage is expected to run lower than in 73% of U.S. communities.
27risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
The climate in Mellott brings four seasons and pleasant summers
Summer afternoons peak near 84° in July, and January nights bottom out around 18°; snowfall runs to about 23 inches a winter. Mellott has chilly winters and warm summers.
23″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter21–37°
Spring40–63°
Summer61–83°
Fall43–65°
Oct 17
typical first frost
Apr 22
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Mellott is
The share of adults in Mellott who have obesity: 42%. Of 32 CDC measures, Mellott beats the Indiana average on 1 and trails it on 4. Among adults locally, 18% smoke cigarettes and 41% have high blood pressure.
| Mellott | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 39% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 39% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 15% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Indiana
1 better27 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | Mellott | IN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 12% | 15.4% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.1% | 8.1% |
Ascension St. Vincent Williamsport
11.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 51 attractions →Ross–Ade Stadium and 11 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Mellott. Close and well known come first.
22 mi Stadium & arenaRoss–Ade Stadium
29 mi State parkProphetstown State Park
20 mi State parkTurkey Run State Park39 mi LandmarkWabash and Erie Canal
23 mi MuseumSamara
20 mi MuseumRopkey Armor MuseumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Ross–Ade Stadium: Tstuddud at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Prophetstown State Park: Flickr user: Dan https://www.flickr.com/photos/dwmizell/, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Turkey Run State Park: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Samara: Tim Musson, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Ropkey Armor Museum: John Schanlaub, CC BY 3.0
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Mellott
17pages on Mellott
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Mellott; the nearest are
Wabash CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Crawfordsville15.5 mi$50,800 tuitionPurdue UniversityUniversity or college · Public · West Lafayette22 mi$9,992 in-state tuitionDanville Area Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Danville, IL23.3 mi$4,440 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Mellott residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Indiana.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Mellott for work
Where Mellott’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
6jobs based in Mellott
0%of working residents work in town
22 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Mellott
Town in Indiana, United States
Mellott is a town in Richland Township, Fountain County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Mellott had a population of 174.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 728 ft
- ZIP code
- 47958
- Area code
- 765
Questions about Mellott
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Mellott, IN a good place to live?
Mellott has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.