Magnet Indiana Map

About Magnet, Indiana

Magnet is a locality in Perry County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 280. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Magnet is located at 38.0967°N, 86.4633°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 47555.

Magnet lies in a fold of Perry County, where the land rises and falls with a gentle persistence, giving way to broad fields and pockets of mature woodlands. It lies 33.8 miles west-south-west of Floyd, IN (from Floyd, IN: bearing 247°T), and is situated 12.1 miles east-north-east of Perry. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries the scent of turned earth and ripening corn, a fragrance that seems to settle deep into the very bones of the place. Creeks, their banks often softened by a fringe of willows, meander through the terrain, their quiet murmur a constant counterpoint to the rustle of leaves. The sky above Magnet often stretches wide, a canvas for dramatic cloud formations and the slow, deliberate arc of the sun, casting long shadows that lend a painterly quality to the rolling hills. The history of Magnet is entwined with the cultivation of its fertile land, a story told through generations of farmers who coaxed sustenance from the soil. While no grand industries define Magnet, its economy has long been rooted in the agricultural heart of southern Indiana, with crops like soybeans and corn forming the backbone of its livelihood. The quiet persistence of life here echoes the endurance of the families who have called Magnet home, their lives shaped by the seasons and the enduring strength of community bonds. The absence of bustling thoroughfares contributes to a palpable sense of peace, allowing the subtle dramas of the natural world and the steady pulse of daily life to take precedence.

About This Magnet Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Magnet, 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 Magnet and Perry County.

Detailed location data for Magnet includes the ZIP code (47520), telephone area code (812), county seat of Perry County (Tell City), and school district assignment. 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 Magnet is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.