Rensselaer, Indiana

Population 6,040

Rensselaer is located in Jasper County, IN. The population is 6,040, making Rensselaer the largest city in Jasper County.

There are 4 public schools in Rensselaer with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Rensselaer is low , and there are 17 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Rensselaer is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Rensselaer property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Rensselaer include Marion Township, Collegeville and Newton Township.

Rensselaer Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 17.7%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 64.7%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 17.8%

Crime Rate

32.83% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 0
  • Violent Crimes: 206
  • Robbery: 52
  • Burglary: 515
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

51.89% Higher than national avg.
  • 17 offenders in Rensselaer
  • 28.15 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

68 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 8
  • Superfunds: 2
  • Tanks & Spills: 58

Unemployment

Moderate 3.1%
  • Indiana unemployment average: 3.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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4 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 4 K-12 public schools in Rensselaer, IN and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Rensselaer's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.
1 Private School

St Augustine Elementary School

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3 Former Drug Labs view all

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6 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Rensselaer, IN issued 6 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Rensselaer, IN issued 5 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $660
  • 1 Bedroom: $660
  • 2 Bedrooms: $870
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,120
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,180

Zip Codes

47978

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Environmental Hazards

68 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Rensselaer, IN has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Rensselaer, IN is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.92 Average
    Rensselaer, IN is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 23°
  • February 27.1°
  • March 39.9°
  • April 49.77°
  • May 60.53°
  • June 70.16°
  • July 74.03°
  • August 71.76°
  • September 64.08°
  • October 53.02°
  • November 41.35°
  • December 29.07°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Rensselaer, IN

Earthquakes
Rensselaer, IN has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Rensselaer, IN has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Rensselaer, IN has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Rensselaer, IN has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Rensselaer, IN: $43,056

Unemployment

Unemployment in Rensselaer is 3.1%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 56.99%
White Collar - 43.01%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Mike Pence
  • Sen. Daniel Coats
  • Sen. Joe Donnelly

City Representatives

  • Todd Rokita

Neighborhood Info

3 Airports view all

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20 Cemeteries view all

16 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

3 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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