Laurel

A town in Franklin County, Indiana — population 544 as of 2020.

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WISH-TV July 30

$115 million Margaret Mary Health Hospital opens in Batesville

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun and local leaders dedicated a $115 million Margaret Mary Health Hospital in Batesville on July 30, 2026. The hospital marks the first phase of an expanded health and wellness campus in the city in Ripley and Franklin counties.

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Laurel by the numbers

Population 544Population figure, 2020

Households & income

Area: 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km²), 0 sq mi water
Persons per household: 2.3
Median house value: $72,900

2020–2024 ACS

Municipal office

Office: PRESIDENT
Address: 121 E PEARL ST, LAUREL, IN 47024

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