Gas City, IN

Indiana · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.0 Good / 5.0
6,097 Population
$57,106 Median Income
$122,800 Home Value
$858 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
280 Violent Crime / 100K
45.1 yrs Median Age
19.2% Bachelor's Degree+
3.0
Overall
3.4
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.5
Education

People

Population6,097
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density1,212/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 86.5%

Economy

3.4/5
Median Income$57,106
Per Capita Income$30,618
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty Rate13.1%
County GDP$3,220M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$122,800
Zillow Value$156,417
Median Rent$858
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,096

Health

Obesity40.2%
Diabetes11.6%
Depression29.1%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime280/100K
Property Crime2,765/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Jan / Jul26° / 73°
Rain42 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 41 (Good)

Education

2.5/5
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+91.4%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality6.01
Libraries (County)8

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute29 min
Work From Home7.6%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations1

How Gas City Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$57,106
Home Value$122,800
Median Rent$858
Poverty Rate13.1%
Bachelor's Degree+19.2%
Unemployment4.3%
Violent Crime279.8 /100K
Avg Temperature50.9°F

Population & Age

Total Population6,097
Population Density1,212 per sq mi
Median Age45.1 years
Male43.9%
Female56.1%
Male 43.9%
Female 56.1%

Race & Ethnicity

White 86.5% Black 0.5% Hispanic 8.3% Other 4.7%
White86.5%
Black or African American0.5%
Hispanic or Latino8.3%
Asian0.0%
Other Races4.7%

Language

English Only98.7%
Spanish Speakers1.3%
English 98.7% Spanish 1.3%

Social Characteristics

Disability20.8%
Health Insurance90.4%

Income

24% below avg
Median Household Income$57,106
Per Capita Income$30,618
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$979
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$53,014

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate4.3%
Poverty Rate13.1%
Total Establishments (County)1,280
County GDP$3,220M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation132
Healthcare Facilities170
Retail Stores215
Manufacturing58
Total Establishments1,280

Industry Mix

Restaurants 132 Healthcare 170 Retail 215 Manufacturing 58

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$53,014
Avg Property Tax Paid$2,512

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time28.8 min
Work From Home7.6%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

56% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$122,800
Zillow Home Value Index$156,417

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Price Per Sq Ft$135
Homes Sold (month)3
Sale-to-List Ratio92.9%
Price Drops28.6%
Active Inventory7

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied72.9%

Rental Costs

26% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$858

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

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

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$2,512
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.05%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.2%
Diabetes11.6%
Heart Disease6.1%
High Blood Pressure35.3%
Asthma11.7%
COPD8.2%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.0%
Physical Inactivity26.4%
Depression29.1%
Mental Distress (14+ days)20.1%
Physical Distress (14+ days)14.4%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage90.4%
Regular Checkup78.5%
Premature Death Rate14,895 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index6.9 / 10
Exercise Access74.0%
Healthcare Facilities (County)170
Restaurants (County)132

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime279.8 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape0.0 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault279.8 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime2,765.4 /100K
Burglary411.5 /100K
Larceny/Theft2,353.9 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)10

Temperature

26°F Jan 73°F Jul
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Average50.9°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation42.5 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median41.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation852 ft (260 m)
Land Area5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²)
Population Density1,212 per sq mi
Latitude40.4887°
Longitude-85.5943°
County FIPS18053

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70%
D 28.2%

Republican +41.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.2%
High School+91.4%
School Test Score (SEDA)6.01

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban pop 20K+, adjacent to metro
Population Density1,212 per sq mi
Land Area5.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)4
Public Libraries (County)8

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)10

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