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Hessen Cassel, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Wells County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
176 Population 157/sq mi density
$110,278 Median Income $40,869 per capita
$393,300 Home Value $307,660 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
102 Violent Crime/100K 2,117 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$110,278 median income, 16.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$393,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
102 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Hessen Cassel, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$110,278
47% above
$40,869 per capita
Home Value
$393,300
40% above
Zillow: $307,660
Violent Crime
102/100K
73% below
2,117/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.9%
12% above
81.4% high school+
Unemployment
16.6%
361% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
147%
Home Value
140%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
112%
Unemployment
461%
Crime
27%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hessen Cassel a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
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 16.6% (361% 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.

Safety & Crime

Hessen Cassel reports 102 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,117/100K.

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population176
Median Age50.2 yrs
Density157/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans23.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$110,278
Per Capita$40,869
Unemployment16.6%
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%

Crime

F
Violent102/100K
Property2,117/100K

Health

Obesity38.8%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,314/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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
Broadband64.0%
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.
6.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.