Converse, IN

Indiana

Converse is a small town in Indiana with a population of 912. Residents earn $54,167 per year, which is 28% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
912 Population 921/sq mi density
$54,167 Median Income $28,277 per capita
$101,700 Home Value $175,869 Zillow
$758 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$54,167 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,700 home value, $758/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $54,167
28% lower than US avg
Home Value $101,700
64% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.0%
67% lower than US avg
Median Rent $758
35% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 41.2%
28% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.2%
17% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.3%
1% lower than US avg

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

People

Population912
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density921/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 92%

Economy

B
Median Income$54,167
Per Capita$28,277
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$3,220M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$101,700
Rent$758
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$175,869

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity41.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.3%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain41.8 in/yr
Elevation817 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+85.6%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute28 min
Libraries8

Is Converse a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Converse receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Converse offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Converse is $54,167, 28% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, indicating a healthy job market. 12.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Converse is $101,700, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $758 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

11.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Converse experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches, including 24.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Converse has a population of 912 with a density of 921 people per square mile. The median age is 36.4 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92%), with 6.5% Hispanic.

Population

912
Total Population
921
People / sq mi
36.4yrs
Median Age
6% below US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.4%
Female 49.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Converse vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.1%
20% above US avg
Spanish5.9%
56% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Converse vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Converse is $54,167, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Converse vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,167
28% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,277
Avg Weekly Wage$979
IRS Avg AGI$53,014

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.2%
17% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.3%
1% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,280
County GDP$3,220M

Business (County)

Restaurants132
Healthcare170
Retail215
Manufacturing58

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,512
28% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.47%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.9 min
Work from Home2.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Converse is $101,700, 64% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $758 (35% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $175,869.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$101,700
64% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$175,869

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$758
35% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied78.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,512
28% below US avg
Effective Rate2.47%
In Converse, 41.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.3% report depression. 24.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Converse vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.2%
28% above US avg
Diabetes11.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure33.4%
Asthma11.6%
COPD7.5%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.2%
Physical Inactivity24.2%
Depression28.3%
Mental Distress19.5%
Physical Distress13.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.7%
Checkup Rate78.1%
Premature Death14,895/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.9/10
Exercise Access74.0%
Healthcare Facilities170

Crime Rates: Converse vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Safety Score

Converse has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.8 inches
10% above US avg
Snowfall24.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation817 ft (249 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density921/sq mi
Coordinates40.5789°N, 85.8754°W
County FIPS18053
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 11.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 41.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70%
D 28.2%

Winner: Republican by 41.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.0%
67% below US avg
High School+85.6%
School Test Score6.01
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density921/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities170
Restaurants132
Retail Stores215

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.9 min
Work from Home2.4%

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