Cass, IN

Indiana · Metropolitan Area

Cass is a small town in Indiana with a population of 58. Residents earn $78,333 per year, which is 4% above the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
58 Population 264/sq mi density
$78,333 Median Income $125,810 per capita
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$78,333 median income, 25.9% unemployment
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $78,333
4% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 25.9%
619% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 29.3%
136% higher than US avg

How Cass Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population58
Median Age50.9 yrs
Density264/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans58.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$78,333
Per Capita$125,810
Unemployment25.9%
Poverty29.3%
County GDP$1,163M
Commute42 min

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain47.2 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation580 ft (177 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+74.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute42 min
Broadband28.0%
Libraries6

Is Cass a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cass receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, long commute times. Cass offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cass is $78,333, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 25.9%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 29.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 74.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Cass experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Cass has a population of 58 with a density of 264 people per square mile. The median age is 50.9 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.6%), with 3.4% Hispanic.

Population

58
Total Population
264
People / sq mi
50.9yrs
Median Age
31% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Cass vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Cass vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cass is $78,333, which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 25.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 29.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes.

Income: Cass vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$78,333
4% above US avg
Per Capita Income$125,810
Avg Weekly Wage$996
IRS Avg AGI$58,421

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment25.9%
619% above US avg
Poverty Rate29.3%
136% above US avg
Establishments (County)372
County GDP$1,163M

Business (County)

Restaurants38
Healthcare37
Retail60
Manufacturing17

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$1,738
50% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time41.8 min
Drive Alone23.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Cass has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 47.2 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.4°F
1% above US avg
January Average29°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.2 inches
24% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation580 ft (177 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density264/sq mi
Coordinates39.0876°N, 87.2773°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
County FIPS18153
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 52.7-point margin. 28.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.5%
D 22.8%

Winner: Republican by 52.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+74.1%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.39
B+ Education Grade (4.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density264/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access28.0%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities37
Restaurants38
Retail Stores60

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute41.8 min
Drive Alone23.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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