Grissom AFB Authority
Grissom AFB is a middle-income, family-oriented small town of 2,977 with home prices 2.8× below the Indiana median.
Grissom AFB is a middle-income, family-oriented small town of 2,977 with home prices 2.8× below the Indiana median.
Grissom AFB is a Indiana town in Cass County, Indiana, home to 2,977 residents. Median household income is $55,104.
Definition and scope
Grissom AFB sits within Cass County, Indiana, one of Indiana's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 2 and is part of the Logansport, IN metropolitan area.
Who lives here
Grissom AFB has approximately 2,977 residents. The median age is 28.1 years. Roughly 25% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $79,000.
Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):
- White (non-Hispanic): 72.9%
- Black or African American: 5.6%
- Hispanic or Latino: 7.8%
- Asian: 0.0%
Economy and earnings
Median household income in Grissom AFB is $55,104. Poverty rate stands at 14.4%. Unemployment rate at last release was 5.5%. Educational attainment: 11.6% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public services and infrastructure
Available public services on file for Grissom AFB:
- Public schools: 17
- Public libraries: 1
- Fire stations: 3
- Police stations: 3
- Hospitals: 2
Getting around
For air travel, residents typically use Logansport Cass County Airport. Federal court business routes through Cass County Government Building. Amtrak service is available at Lafayette, Indiana.
Geography and climate
Grissom AFB sits at an elevation of 602 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 6a.
References
- Indiana State Authority — state-level reference for Indiana.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
- Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.