Moving to Argos, Indiana

The current estimated population of Argos is 1,600, with a gender distribution of 49% male and 51% female. The population has remained steady, supported by agriculture and its small-town character in northern Indiana.

City Facts

• Year founded: 1851
• County: Marshall County
• Land area: 1.3 square miles
• Population density: 1,231 people per square mile
• Area code: 574
• Zip code: 46501

Geography and Location

Argos is located in northern Indiana, within Marshall County, approximately 35 miles south of South Bend. The town is surrounded by farmland, with agriculture playing a significant role in the local economy. Argos has a humid continental climate, characterized by cold winters and warm summers. The town is located near U.S. Highway 31, which connects it to nearby cities such as Plymouth and South Bend. The local economy is driven by farming, with corn, soybeans, and livestock being the primary products. Argos is known for its strong sense of community and hosts several annual events, including the Marshall County Blueberry Festival. The town’s small size and rural setting make it a quiet and family-friendly place to live, offering a slower pace of life while still providing easy access to larger cities and urban amenities.

Demographics

Median resident age: 31.8 years
Median household income: $35,000
Median house value: $73,100

Population by Race

Races in Argos:

• White Non-Hispanic (97.7%)
• Hispanic (1.3%)
• Two or more races (0.6%)

Ancestries: German (34.7%), Irish (12.3%), English (10.7%), United States (9.1%), Dutch (5.1%), Swedish (2.5%).

Elevation: 828 feet

Land area: 0.7 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Argos

• High school or higher: 82.5%
• Bachelor’s degree or higher: 12.7%
• Graduate or professional degree: 5.1%
• Unemployed: 5.6%
• Mean travel time to work: 23.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Argos town

• Never married: 19.8%
• Now married: 57.4%
• Separated: 2.4%
• Widowed: 7.6%
• Divorced: 12.7%

0.2% Foreign born

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Argos:

• BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE OF NORTHERN IN (about 10 miles; PLYMOUTH, IN)
• SAINT JOSEPH’S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 10 miles; PLYMOUTH, IN)
• WOODLAWN HOSPITAL (about 12 miles; ROCHESTER, IN)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Argos:

• SOUTH BEND REGIONAL (about 33 miles; SOUTH BEND, IN; Abbreviation: SBN)
• ELKHART MUNI (about 38 miles; ELKHART, IN; Abbreviation: EKM)
• GRISSOM ARB (about 43 miles; PERU, IN; Abbreviation: GUS)

Other public-use airports nearest to Argos:

• PLYMOUTH MUNI (about 9 miles; PLYMOUTH, IN; Abbreviation: C65)
• FULTON COUNTY (about 15 miles; ROCHESTER, IN; Abbreviation: RCR)
• MENTONE (about 15 miles; MENTONE, IN; Abbreviation: C92)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Argos:

• INDIANA UNIVERSITY-SOUTH BEND (about 25 miles; SOUTH BEND, IN; Full-time enrollment: 4,725)
• UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME (about 32 miles; NOTRE DAME, IN; Full-time enrollment: 10,633)
• PURDUE UNIVERSITY-NORTH CENTRAL CAMPUS (about 51 miles; WESTVILLE, IN; Full-time enrollment: 2,500)
• VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY (about 57 miles; VALPARAISO, IN; Full-time enrollment: 3,376)
• ANDREWS UNIVERSITY (about 62 miles; BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI; Full-time enrollment: 2,342)
• INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY (about 64 miles; MARION, IN; Full-time enrollment: 6,684)
• PURDUE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 73 miles; WEST LAFAYETTE, IN; Full-time enrollment: 36,407)

Schools

Public high school in Argos:

• ARGOS COMM JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 338; Location: 500 YEARICK AVE; Grades: 07 – 12)

Public primary/middle school in Argos:

• ARGOS COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY (Students: 385; Location: 600 YEARICK AVE; Grades: KG – 06)

Libraries

Library in Argos:

• ARGOS PL (Operating income: $108,132; Location: 119 W WALNUT ST; 20,192 books; 164 audio materials; 957 video materials; 83 serial subscriptions)