Rensselaer
City in Indiana, United States
Overview
Rensselaer is a small rural city in Indiana, rich in Hoosier hospitality and American Midwest charm. With a close-knit community, historic downtown, and quiet neighborhoods, it's a peaceful destination for those seeking a slower pace.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Indiana
Population
253
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
40.94°, -87.15°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
72
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
88
Monthly Cost
$1,810
Local Cost
$1,070
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
66
English
97
Temperature
10.5°C
Summer Avg
22.6°C
Winter Avg
-2.5°C
Record High
40.4°C
Record Low
-31.9°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1007 mm
Internet Speed
102 Mbps
Upload
11 Mbps
Latency
27 ms
City Vibrancy
18
Coworking
1
Cafes
2
Nightlife
2
Parks
13
Transport
49
Walk Score
49
Footways
98.0
Airport
RNZ
Distance
3 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 10 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 55/100.