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Sweetser, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Grant County County
Sweetser, IN
At a Glance
How Sweetser Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sweetser's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Sweetser a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Sweetser residents earn a median household income of $77,578 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,071. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,280 business establishments, including 132 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sweetser is $136,300 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,712. Median rent is $1,080/month, with 36.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Sweetser reports 299 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 21% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,251/100K.
Education
25.9% of adults in Sweetser hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sweetser has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.