Rensselaer, IN
Living in Rensselaer
Bikeability12
Walkability29
Commute92
Public Transit19
Affordability99
Public Safety83
Airports77
Hospitals64
Colleges70
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Schools78
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Residents
6.3kPopulation+76 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated
67%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate41%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$9.7k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty
19 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more<1%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector83%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office22%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$116kMedian Home Value+$8.5k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$601Median Monthly Rent+$120 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier23%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K37%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity25%
LP gas2%
Utility gas71%
Crime
Violent Crime in Rensselaer
United States45
Indiana52
Chicago Metro Area52
Jasper County9
Property Crime in Rensselaer
United States48
Indiana47
Chicago Metro Area42
Jasper County8
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 8 |
| Feb | 27 | 2 | 6 |
| Mar | 38 | 3 | 3 |
| Apr | 50 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 28 | 2 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rensselaer
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding45
Tornado13
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rensselaer, IN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rensselaer, IN
St Augustine Elementary School
1 miles, E
Cornerstone Private School
14 miles, SE
Covenant Christian High School
17 miles, N
De Motte Christian School
17 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Rensselaer, IN
Valparaiso University
37 miles, N
DeVry University-Indiana
37 miles, N
Purdue University-Main Campus
38 miles, S
Olivet Nazarene University
40 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rensselaer, IN
Franciscan Health Rensselaer, Inc
2 miles, E
Pulaski Memorial Hospital
31 miles, E
Iroquois Memorial Hospital
32 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Rensselaer, IN
Chicago Midway International Airport
66 miles, NW
South Bend International Airport
69 miles, NE
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
81 miles, NW
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
85 miles, SW