Kempton Indiana Map

About Kempton, Indiana

Kempton is a locality in Tipton County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 225. The population density is 451.7 people per km². Kempton is located at 40.2884°N, 86.2297°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 46049.

Kempton rests within the broad, benevolent embrace of Tipton County, its landscape a gentle swell of farmland stitched with the quiet ambition of country roads. It lies 14.6 miles south-south-west of Kokomo, IN (from Kokomo, IN: bearing 200°T), and is situated 10.0 miles west of Tipton. The sky here is a vast canvas, particularly in the fading light of day, where hues of bruised plum and faded rose bleed across the horizon, mirroring the fertile earth below. Fields of corn, their stalks whispering secrets to the breeze, stretch towards the distant tree lines, punctuated by the occasional stoic barn, its weathered timbers speaking of seasons past. The air, especially after a summer rain, carries the clean, sweet scent of turned soil and the faint, earthy perfume of ripening crops, a subtle testament to the land's enduring generosity. The story of Kempton is one of quiet persistence, a narrative woven from the threads of agricultural endeavor and the steady pulse of rural life. Its economy has long been tethered to the rich, dark soil, a reliable provider that sustains families and fuels the local grain elevators, their hulking forms a familiar landmark against the open sky. While no grand monuments mark its history, the very character of Kempton speaks of its founding by those who understood the value of hard work and community, their legacy etched into the well-maintained homes and the familiar faces that greet you in the general store. The rhythm of Kempton is not one of hurried urgency, but rather a steady, unpretentious cadence, a pace that allows for thoughtful conversation and an appreciation for the simple, enduring beauty of its Midwestern setting.

About This Kempton Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Kempton, Indiana with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Kempton and Tipton County.

Detailed location data for Kempton includes the ZIP code (46049), telephone area code (260), county seat of Tipton County (Tipton), and school district assignment (Tipton Community School Corporation). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Kempton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.