Cates is an unincorporated community in Fulton Township, Fountain County, Indiana, United States. Estimated population is 125.
A post office was established at Cates in 1883, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1984. Cates was platted in 1903.
Cates is located between Kingman and Perrysville.
The United States Census Bureau delineated Cates as a census designated place in the 2022 American Community Survey.