At a Glance
Median Income
$110,278
$40,869 per capita
Home Value
$393,300
Zillow: $307,660
Bachelor's Degree+
37.9%
81.4% high school+
Unemployment
21.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
15.5% smoking rate
How Hessen Cassel Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hessen Cassel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hessen Cassel a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hessen Cassel residents earn a median household income of $110,278 , which is 47% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,869. The unemployment rate stands at 21.7% (503% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 706 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hessen Cassel is $393,300 , 40% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $307,660. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2000.
Education
37.9% of adults in Hessen Cassel hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% above the national average).
81.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hessen Cassel has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population176
Median Age50.2 yrs
Density157/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans23.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$110,278
Per Capita$40,869
Unemployment21.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,577M
Avg Weekly Wage$962
Housing
A+
Home Value$393,300
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$307,660
Housing Units82
Rent Burden22.9%
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,314/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain39.5 in/yr
Elevation798 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+37.9%
High School+81.4%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute14 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Hessen Cassel was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.391 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.