Starke County · Wayne Township · Indiana
New homes near North Judson, Indiana
An old four-railroad town where SR 10 and SR 39 meet. SR 10 runs west to I-65 and east to US 35 at Bass Lake. The town runs water and sewer; country lots usually need a well and septic.
At a glance
North Judson, Indiana: the basics
| County | Starke County (Wayne Township) · ZIP 46366 |
|---|---|
| Population | 1,857 in town (2020 Census), up from 1,772 in 2010 |
| Town | northjudsonin.gov · Town Hall, 310 Lane St · (574) 896-3340 |
| Getting here | SR 10 and SR 39 meet in town. SR 10 runs west about 31 miles to I-65 Exit 230, and east about 6 miles to US 35 near Bass Lake. SR 39 runs north to US 30 |
| Drive | About 1 hour 30 minutes to Hammond, about 60 miles (estimates — traffic varies) |
| Water and sewer | Town water and sewer inside town; country lots are usually well and septic. Confirm by address |
| Electric and gas | Electric in Starke County comes from NIPSCO, Kankakee Valley REMC, Jasper County REMC, Marshall County REMC or Fulton County REMC, depending on the address. NIPSCO gas serves North Judson. Confirm by lot |
| Library | North Judson-Wayne Township Public Library, 208 Keller Ave · (574) 896-2841 |
The school line
North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation
North Judson is served by the North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation, which covers North Judson and San Pierre across parts of Starke and Pulaski counties. Its buildings are NJ-SP Elementary, Middle School and Jr-Sr High School. District lines follow townships, so confirm the school corporation by parcel.
- North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation — 801 Campbell Dr, North Judson · (574) 896-2155 · Source
District lines follow townships, not mailing addresses. Confirm the assigned school for the exact address with the district before you buy. Facts, never rankings.
New construction, checked
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Why it is growing
What is changing around North Judson
- Starke County commissioners voted 3-0 on December 15, 2025 for a 12-month moratorium on hyperscale data center permits in the county's unincorporated areas. Source
- The City of Knox broke ground in April 2026 on its first housing subdivision in 20 years: 52 planned single-family homes at Henry Drive and Short Drive, with 24 lots in the first phase. Source
- Mammoth Solar's first phase, Mammoth North (400 MW AC), is in Starke County and came online in July 2024. Source
Good to know
- Platted as Brantwood in 1859 and renamed in 1860 for railroad president William D. Judson.
- The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum runs train rides, and the Mint Festival has been held every Father's Day weekend since 1977.
- The North Judson Erie Trail runs 11 miles southeast to Ora, with a parking area near Bass Lake off US 35.
Before you fall for a lot
Send me the address. I'll check the school line, the utilities and the builder.
School districts in The Flatlands follow townships, not mailing addresses or town names. Send a lot number, subdivision or street and I'll reply the same day with the district, water and sewer, and what's for sale near it.
Douglas Willems · Broker · Flatland Real Estate LLC · licensed Indiana real estate brokerage
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Judson,_Indiana
- https://www.northjudsonin.gov/community/about
- https://northjudsonin.gov/connect/contact
- https://www.northjudsonin.gov/departments/utilities
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indiana_State_Road_10
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indiana_State_Road_39
- https://www.mapsof.net/distance/north-judson-to-hammond
- https://poweroutage.us/area/county/2603
- https://www.nipsco.com/docs/librariesprovider11/rates-and-tariffs/gas-rates/2022-current/4-Index-of-Cities-and-Towns
- https://librarytechnology.org/library/17899
- https://njsp.k12.in.us/about/welcome
- https://www.wsbt.com/news/local/starke-county-board-of-commissioners-approve-12-month-ban-on-data-center-projects
- https://www.wndu.com/2026/04/13/city-knox-breaks-ground-new-housing-subdivision/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mammoth_Solar
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Judson_Erie_Trail
- https://www.hoosiervalley.org/connect/news
Last checked October 2026. Drive times are estimates.
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