Herbst, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Grant County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
323 Population 2,307/sq mi density
50°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Herbst, IN

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
65% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
21.9%
508% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
20% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Herbst Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Herbst's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
608%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Herbst a Good Place to Live?

D
1.9 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

11.7% of adults in Herbst hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Herbst has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population323
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density2,307/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$27,612
Unemployment21.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,220M
Avg Weekly Wage$979

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership88.4%
Zillow$186,562
Housing Units137
Rent Burden27.3%

Health

Obesity38.5%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death14,895/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain41.8 in/yr
Elevation857 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed100 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Herbst was built in 1988.
33.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 132 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.