Sims, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Grant County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
117 Population 403/sq mi density
$108,300 Home Value $186,562 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Sims, IN

At a Glance

Home Value
$108,300
62% below
Zillow: $186,562
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
20% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Sims Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
38%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sims a Good Place to Live?

A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sims is $108,300 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,562. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.

Education

0.0% of adults in Sims hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sims 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

Population117
Median Age60.6 yrs
Density403/mi²
Male / Female39% / 62%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$31,512
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,220M
Avg Weekly Wage$979

Housing

Home Value$108,300
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$186,562
Housing Units48
Rent Burden27.3%

Health

Obesity38.5%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death14,895/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain41.8 in/yr
Elevation858 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed100 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Sims was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 132 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.