What are the schools like in Sweetser, IN?

Sweetser is served primarily by Oak Hill United School Corp. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.5:1.

What is the median household income in Sweetser?

The median household income in Sweetser, IN is $74,417 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.0%.

What is the weather like in Sweetser, IN?

Sweetser has an average high temperature of 33.0°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 24.5 inches.

Sweetser, IN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Sweetser, IN affordable or expensive?

Sweetser's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Sweetser is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $125,700 and the median rent is $1,000 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Sweetser, IN?

Crime rate data for Sweetser is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Sweetser, IN a Good Place to Live?

Sweetser is a small town of 1,107 in Indiana, with a median household income of $74,417 and a 5.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Sweetser stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Sweetser is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Sweetser city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 93.9

Sweetser's overall cost of living index is 93.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Sweetser costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Sweetser, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$125,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,000	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	84.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$74,417	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Sweetser is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Sweetser is served primarily by Oak Hill United School Corp. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Sweetser, IN	National Avg
School District	Oak Hill United School Corp	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	23.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Sweetser sees average highs of 33.0°F in January and 83.8°F in July, with 41.8 inches of annual precipitation and 24.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Sweetser, IN
Average High — January	33.0°F
Average High — July	83.8°F
Annual Precipitation	41.8"
Annual Snowfall	24.5"

Demographics

Metric	Sweetser, IN	National Avg
Population	1,107	—
Median Age	40.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	24.8%	22.2%
65 and over	15.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Sweetser

Sweetser, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

46987

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sweetser, IN affordable or expensive?

Sweetser's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Sweetser roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $125,700 and median rent is $1,000/month.

What is the crime rate in Sweetser, IN?

Crime data for Sweetser is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Sweetser?

Public schools in Sweetser are operated by Oak Hill United School Corp. The district has 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1. 23.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Sweetser, IN a good place to live?

Sweetser, IN has a population of 1,107, a median household income of $74,417, and an unemployment rate of 5.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Sweetser?

Sweetser averages 33.0°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.8 inches with about 24.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Sweetser?

Sweetser, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 46987.

What is the population of Sweetser?

The population of Sweetser, Indiana is 1,107 with a median age of 40.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Sweetser?

Key numbers for living in Sweetser: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $125,700, median household income $74,417, schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sweetser side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.