Eel River, Indiana
Eel River: unincorporated community in Clay County, Indiana
About
Eel River is a city located in the county of Clay in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,612. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,888 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Eel River
| Population | 3,888 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Indiana (United States) |
| County | Clay County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.3234,-87.1236 |
| Altitude | 1,808 feet / 551 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| Local time | 17:58:22 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 7.1% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 77℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Eel River is located at 39°19'24"N 87°7'25"W (39.3233700, -87.1236200).
Eel River map
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Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. West southwest...
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Eel River increased by 7.1% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,612 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,645 | 0.91% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,665 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,692 | 0.73% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,713 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,736 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,757 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,779 | 0.58% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,814 | 0.92% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,854 | 1.04% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,888 | 0.87% | estimation process |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Eel River, IN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 152318 | Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology | Terre Haute (IN) | 47803-3920 |
Nearby Transit Stations (5)
Rail and bus stations connected to Eel River, IN. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRF | Crawfordsville | Spring and Green Streets | RAIL |
| CRB | Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana | 1000 Smith Ave | BUS |
| IND | Indianapolis Union Station | 350 South Illinois Street | RAIL |
| DVI | Danville, Illinois | 379 Lynch Road | BUS |
| MAT | Mattoon station | 1718 Broadway Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Eel River.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Clay City Post Office | Clay City (IN) | 47841 |
Other cities in Clay County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clay County , IN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 7,990 | City in Indiana, United States |
| Middlebury | 3,608 | Human settlement in Elkhart County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Clay City | 840 | Township in Clay County, Illinois |
| Knightsville | 769 | Human settlement in Clay County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Harmony | 535 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| Staunton | 502 | Human settlement in Clay County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Carbon | 379 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| Center Point | 219 | Town in Indiana |
Distance to Other Cities
Eel River distances to largest Indiana cities