Rural is an unincorporated community in Washington Township, Randolph County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. [1] Rural was originally called Wood Station, and under the latter name was founded in about 1870 when the railroad was extended to that point. [2] .

Sep 19, 2022 · If you’re in search of gorgeous scenery and unique boutiques mixed with southern charm, you must visit these 10 rural cities in Indiana.

5 days ago · As Indiana anticipates slow population growth in the coming years, small cities and towns in rural Indiana are pushing forward with projects to attract residents and businesses to their communities.

5 days ago · The IU Center for Rural Engagement improves the lives of Hoosiers through collaborative initiatives that discover and deploy scalable and flexible solutions to common challenges facing rural communities. Working in full-spectrum community innovation through research, community-engaged teaching and student service, the center builds vision ...

Jan 1, 2020 · These 20 towns and cities, all home to 25,000 people or less, are a must-visit for anyone interested in experiencing the hospitality and charm of Indiana's small towns. This list was part of The 20 IN 20.

1 day ago · The Braun administration has published a rural economic development plan for Indiana. It looks a lot like plans offered by GOP and Democratic governors over the past 75 years.

Stacker compiled a list of the most rural counties in Indiana using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Counties are ranked by the percent of land area that is rural, as of the 2010 Census, with ties broken by residents per square mile, according to 2020 5-year population estimates.

Jul 3, 2023 · Indiana’s small towns boast sunny white-sand lake shores, hiking trails through Hoosier National Forest, and Native American sites. If you’re considering a road trip through the Hoosier State this year, here are the 14 most impressive small …

The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs works with local, state and national partners to provide resources and technical assistance to aid communities in shaping and achieving their vision for community and economic development.

Indiana’s 48 rural counties are home to one in five Hoosiers. Although the share of rural population has been in decline since statehood, the total rural population in the state today is similar to that of the late 1940s (Figure i) .