Cass County

Cass County is located in north-central Indiana, roughly between Lafayette and the Michigan state line, and is part of the broader agricultural and manufacturing region of the upper Wabash Valley. Established in 1829 and named for statesman Lewis Cass, the county developed around river corridors and later rail and highway connections that linked small towns with regional markets. Cass County is mid-sized in scale, with a population of about 38,000 residents. The landscape is predominantly rural, characterized by flat to gently rolling farmland, scattered woodlands, and waterways associated with the Wabash River system. Its economy has historically centered on agriculture and related processing, alongside light manufacturing and local services. Cultural life is anchored in small-town institutions and countywide civic traditions. The county seat is Logansport, the largest population center and a historic hub at the confluence of the Wabash and Eel rivers.

Cass County is in north-central Indiana, with Logansport as the county seat, and forms part of the broader Lafayette–Kokomo regional area. For local government and planning resources, visit the Cass County official website.

Population Size

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Cass County, Indiana, Cass County had a population of 38,966 (2020 Census).

Age & Gender

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Cass County, Indiana (2019–2023 American Community Survey, 5-year estimates):

• Age distribution
  • Under 18 years: 23.2%
  • 18–64 years: 58.9%
  • 65 years and over: 17.9%
• Gender ratio
  • Female: 50.0%
  • Male: 50.0%

Racial & Ethnic Composition

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Cass County, Indiana (2019–2023 American Community Survey, 5-year estimates):

• White alone: 91.1%
• Black or African American alone: 1.4%
• American Indian and Alaska Native alone: 0.4%
• Asian alone: 0.6%
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone: 0.1%
• Two or more races: 6.4%
• Hispanic or Latino (of any race): 7.5%

Household & Housing Data

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Cass County, Indiana (2019–2023 American Community Survey, 5-year estimates):

• Households: 15,539
• Persons per household: 2.49
• Owner-occupied housing unit rate: 72.6%
• Median value of owner-occupied housing units: $142,900
• Median gross rent: $816
• Housing units: 17,528

Cass County, Indiana includes the small city of Logansport and surrounding rural areas where lower population density can raise the per-household cost of last‑mile broadband, making internet-based communication such as email more dependent on available wired or fixed wireless infrastructure.

Direct, county-level email usage rates are not routinely published; broadband and device access are commonly used proxies for likely email access and frequency.

Digital access indicators for Cass County are available via the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) tables on household computer ownership and broadband internet subscriptions. These measures indicate whether households have the core prerequisites for routine email use (an internet connection and a computing device, including smartphones in ACS “computer” measures).

Age distribution from ACS demographic profiles is relevant because older age cohorts tend to have lower adoption of some digital communication tools, while working-age residents often show higher reliance on email for employment, services, and school communication.

Gender distribution is generally less predictive of email access than age and connectivity; county sex composition is available through ACS population characteristics.

Connectivity constraints are reflected in provider availability and technology types documented in FCC National Broadband Map data, including gaps in fixed broadband coverage and reliance on mobile or fixed wireless service in rural areas.

Cass County is in north-central Indiana, with Logansport as the county seat. The county combines a small urban center (Logansport) with extensive rural townships and agricultural land, and it is traversed by the Wabash River and related valleys. This mixed settlement pattern—denser development in and around Logansport and lower-density rural areas elsewhere—typically produces more uniform mobile coverage along populated corridors and highways and more variability in coverage quality and capacity in sparsely populated areas.

Data scope and limitations (county-level vs. broader geographies)

County-specific statistics on mobile phone ownership, smartphone vs. basic phone shares, and mobile-only households are not consistently published at the county level in major federal surveys. Most “adoption” measures are available at state level, multi-county statistical areas, or require restricted microdata. As a result, Cass County-specific conclusions about household adoption rely on proxy indicators (population distribution, income, age, and rurality) and on availability maps that describe service presence rather than subscription or usage.

Sources used for availability and contextual demographics include:

• FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC) availability by location: FCC National Broadband Map
• Indiana broadband planning and mapping resources: Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) and Indiana Broadband Office
• County demographics and geography: Census.gov (data.census.gov)

County context relevant to mobile connectivity (terrain, density, and land use)

• Population density and settlement pattern: Mobile networks generally perform best where towers can serve many users per square mile. Cass County’s rural townships tend to have fewer cell sites per square mile than urbanized counties, affecting indoor coverage consistency and peak-hour capacity outside Logansport.
• Terrain and vegetation: Cass County is not mountainous, but river valleys, tree cover, and building materials can still influence signal propagation and indoor reception. Flat-to-gently rolling terrain typically supports broader propagation from macro cell sites than rugged terrain, but does not eliminate rural coverage gaps.
• Transportation corridors: Coverage is commonly strongest along major roads and in towns where carriers prioritize continuous service and backhaul.

Network availability (coverage) vs. household adoption (use)

Network availability refers to whether carriers report service at specific locations (outdoor/indoor and by technology generation such as LTE or 5G). Household adoption refers to whether residents actually subscribe to mobile service and use mobile internet, which is influenced by affordability, device access, digital skills, and perceived need.

These two measures can diverge: an area may have reported 4G/5G availability yet have lower adoption due to cost or device constraints, or it may have high adoption but limited capacity during peak usage because of sparse infrastructure.

Mobile network availability in Cass County (4G LTE and 5G)

4G LTE (mobile broadband baseline)

• LTE availability: LTE coverage is widely reported across most populated parts of Indiana, including north-central counties. For Cass County, the most authoritative public, location-based source is the FCC BDC map, which shows provider-reported mobile broadband availability by technology and location. Reported LTE availability generally extends across towns and many rural areas, with the greatest reliability near population centers and along primary routes.
• How to verify location-level coverage: The FCC map allows address- or coordinate-level checks and provider filtering for Cass County: FCC National Broadband Map.

5G (coverage and capacity characteristics)

• 5G availability: 5G in Indiana is typically a mix of:
  • Low-band 5G (broad coverage footprint, modest performance gains over LTE in many cases)
  • Mid-band 5G (higher capacity and speed, more limited footprint than low-band)
  • High-band/mmWave 5G (very high capacity, usually concentrated in dense urban micro-areas; less common in rural counties)
• In a county with a single primary city and extensive rural area, 5G presence is generally more concentrated in and around the main urban area and along higher-traffic corridors than across all rural locations. The FCC map distinguishes 5G technology reporting where carriers submit it, but does not by itself guarantee consistent indoor performance or congestion levels.
• Location-level confirmation: Use the FCC’s provider/technology layers for Cass County to distinguish LTE from 5G footprints: FCC National Broadband Map.

Coverage quality vs. coverage presence

• Reported availability reflects modeled/declared coverage at a location, not real-time performance. Rural macro-cell networks may show availability while still experiencing:
  • weaker indoor signal in some building types,
  • performance variability due to distance from towers,
  • congestion constraints where fewer sites serve larger areas.

Mobile internet usage patterns (what can be stated with public data)

County-level “usage patterns” (share using mobile broadband, streaming, hotspot reliance, mobile-only internet substitution) are not consistently published for Cass County specifically. The most defensible county-relevant statements are structural:

• Mobile as a complement to fixed broadband: In rural parts of Indiana, mobile broadband often supplements home internet, especially where fixed broadband choices are limited or where installation costs are higher.
• Hotspot and tethering reliance: Rural households and small businesses commonly use smartphone hotspots or dedicated hotspot devices in locations where fixed-wireline service is limited, though Cass County-specific prevalence is not publicly enumerated in standard county tables.
• Technology generation: Where 5G is available, many users still spend substantial time on LTE due to device capability, indoor conditions, and network management.

For statewide broadband adoption context (not Cass County-specific), Indiana agencies publish planning materials and reports that discuss adoption and infrastructure at broader scales: Indiana Broadband Office and OCRA.

Mobile penetration or access indicators (adoption), where available

Direct county-level adoption indicators

• Mobile subscription/adoption rates for Cass County (e.g., percentage of residents with a smartphone, percentage of mobile-only households) are not routinely published in a single, official county-level table across the primary federal sources used for telecom adoption. The American Community Survey (ACS) provides detailed internet subscription measures primarily focused on household internet and device types, but mobile-specific measures at the county level can be limited and require careful table selection and interpretation.
• The most reliable approach for county adoption indicators uses ACS “computer and internet use” tables for household device and subscription types where available for the county. These reflect household adoption, not network coverage. Cass County-specific values can be retrieved directly through: Census.gov (data.census.gov).

Practical adoption proxies used in planning (not direct penetration)

Where direct mobile adoption measures are unavailable, planners commonly examine:

• Income and poverty (affects device affordability and data plan uptake)
• Age distribution (older populations often show lower smartphone uptake on average)
• Educational attainment (correlates with digital skills and online service use)
• Rurality and housing patterns (influence reliance on mobile vs fixed options)

These demographics are available for Cass County via the ACS on Census.gov, but they describe correlates of adoption rather than adoption itself.

Common device types (smartphones vs. other devices)

What can be stated at county level

• Device-type detail (smartphone vs. basic phone) is typically not published as a standard county statistic. Publicly accessible county tables more often cover desktop/laptop, tablet, and internet subscription type rather than distinguishing smartphones from feature phones.
• For Cass County, ACS tables can indicate the share of households with certain device categories and internet subscriptions, which indirectly informs the device environment but does not provide a direct smartphone share. Cass County device/subscription tables can be accessed via Census.gov.

Typical device mix in rural Midwestern counties (general, not Cass-specific)

• The dominant personal access device for mobile connectivity is the smartphone, with secondary use of tablets and laptops on Wi‑Fi or cellular-capable variants. County-specific proportions cannot be asserted without a published county estimate.

Demographic and geographic factors influencing mobile usage in Cass County

• Urban–rural divide: Residents in and near Logansport generally have more consistent access to multiple carrier sites and better indoor coverage than residents in sparsely populated townships farther from dense development.
• Income and affordability: Household income and poverty rates influence plan selection (prepaid vs postpaid), data allotments, and device replacement cycles. Cass County-specific income and poverty measures are available through Census.gov.
• Age structure: Areas with higher shares of older adults often show lower adoption of newer device ecosystems and app-based services, affecting observed mobile internet usage intensity. Age distribution for Cass County is available from Census.gov.
• Work and commuting patterns: Mobile usage tends to be higher along commuting corridors and for occupations requiring field mobility. Cass County’s employment and commuting characteristics can be evaluated using ACS commuting tables via Census.gov.
• Fixed-broadband alternatives: Where fixed broadband is less available or less competitive, households are more likely to rely on mobile data or hotspots for at least some connectivity needs. Fixed broadband availability and provider presence are also mapped in the FCC BDC system alongside mobile: FCC National Broadband Map.

Summary: what is known vs. not known at Cass County granularity

• Known (availability): Location-based, provider-reported LTE/5G availability can be checked at address level for Cass County using the FCC National Broadband Map. This describes network presence, not subscriptions.
• Partially measurable (adoption): Household internet/device adoption indicators for Cass County can be derived from ACS tables on Census.gov, but smartphone-specific penetration and mobile-only reliance are not consistently available as straightforward county statistics.
• Not reliably publishable as definitive county facts without bespoke analysis: Cass County smartphone share, feature-phone share, and detailed mobile usage behaviors (streaming, hotspot dependence, primary internet substitution) are not generally available in standard public county datasets and require specialized survey data or restricted microdata.

Cass County is in north‑central Indiana, anchored by Logansport and shaped by a mix of small-city and rural communities, advanced manufacturing and logistics along major corridors, and a regional media environment that blends local news with Indianapolis/Chicago influence. These characteristics generally align with social media usage patterns typical of non‑metro Midwestern counties: broad adoption, heavy mobile use, and platform preferences that skew toward Facebook and YouTube for local information and entertainment.

User statistics (penetration/active use)

• Overall social media use (county-level proxy): No authoritative, regularly published dataset reports Cass County–specific social media penetration. The most reliable approach is to use national benchmarks and apply them as context for a county with similar rural/small‑metro characteristics.
• U.S. adult usage benchmark: About 69% of U.S. adults report using at least one social media site, according to the Pew Research Center’s social media fact sheet (2023).
• Indiana context (broad): Statewide, Indiana’s internet availability and smartphone access are comparable to national patterns, supporting high baseline social media reach. (Pew’s national estimates are generally used as a reference standard for local planning in the absence of county-level reporting.)

Age group trends (who uses social media most)

Based on Pew Research Center (2023):

• 18–29: ~84% use social media (highest-usage cohort)
• 30–49: ~81%
• 50–64: ~73%
• 65+: ~45% (lowest-usage cohort)

Implication for Cass County: usage is typically most concentrated among working-age adults (18–49), with a marked drop among 65+, consistent with rural/small-city age distributions and broadband/smartphone adoption gradients.

Gender breakdown

Pew’s research indicates overall social media use is broadly similar by gender at the “any social media” level, with more meaningful differences appearing by platform rather than total adoption (e.g., women more represented on Pinterest; men often more represented on Reddit/YouTube usage intensity). See platform-by-demographic detail in the Pew Research Center fact sheet.

Most-used platforms (percent using each, U.S. adults)

From Pew Research Center (2023):

• YouTube: ~83%
• Facebook: ~68%
• Instagram: ~47%
• Pinterest: ~35%
• TikTok: ~33%
• LinkedIn: ~30%
• WhatsApp: ~29%
• Snapchat: ~27%
• X (formerly Twitter): ~22%
• Reddit: ~22%

Local relevance for Cass County: counties with similar rural/small‑metro profiles commonly over-index on Facebook for community groups, local news circulation, events, and marketplace activity, while YouTube functions as the broadest cross-age platform.

Behavioral trends (engagement patterns and preferences)

• Facebook for community utility: In smaller Indiana counties, engagement tends to concentrate in local groups, school/community pages, and local-news sharing, reflecting Facebook’s strength in place-based networks (consistent with Facebook’s comparatively high reach among older and midlife adults in Pew’s platform demographics).
• YouTube as cross-generational “default video”: YouTube’s high penetration supports frequent use for how-to content, entertainment, local sports highlights, and news explainers, with usage spanning age groups more evenly than most platforms.
• Short-form video skewing younger: TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat usage is highest among younger adults; engagement tends to be high-frequency, session-based, with discovery driven by recommendation feeds rather than local networks (pattern consistent with Pew’s age gradients).
• Messaging and private sharing: Platform behavior increasingly shifts from public posting to private or semi-private sharing (DMs, group chats, closed groups), aligning with broader U.S. trends reported across major research summaries and reflected in the continued role of Facebook groups and messaging apps in local communities.
• Commerce and classifieds behavior: Marketplace-style activity (buy/sell/trade) typically clusters on Facebook in non-metro areas due to audience concentration and trust anchored in real identities and mutual connections.

Source note: Percentages above are from Pew’s nationally representative survey reporting. Cass County–specific platform penetration is not routinely published by official statistical agencies; local patterns are best described by combining national demographic/platform gradients with Cass County’s small‑city/rural context.

Cass County, Indiana family and associate-related public records include vital records (birth and death), marriage licenses, divorce case files, adoption proceedings, and guardianship/estate matters. Birth and death certificates are state vital records administered through the Indiana Department of Health, with local processing commonly handled through the county health department; certified copies are generally restricted to eligible requesters under Indiana law. Adoption records are typically sealed by the courts and are not open to general public inspection.

Publicly searchable associate-related records include court case dockets (civil, criminal, family, probate) and recorded instruments (deeds, mortgages, liens) that can link individuals through property ownership and litigation. Cass County court records are accessible via the Indiana MyCase system. Property and many recorded documents are available through the Cass County Recorder, and tax-related ownership information is commonly accessed through the Cass County Assessor.

In-person access is generally available at the courthouse offices for the Cass County Clerk (court filings, marriage licenses) and the Recorder (land records). Privacy restrictions commonly apply to juvenile matters, many family-law filings, addresses in protected cases, and confidential vital records.

Types of records available

Marriage-related records

• Marriage license application and license/permit to marry: Created by the county when a couple applies to marry.
• Marriage certificate/return (marriage record): The officiant’s completed return filed with the county after the ceremony, documenting that the marriage occurred. Certified copies are issued from the county record.
• Marriage indexes: County and state indexes summarizing key identifiers (names, date, location, book/page or instrument number), used to locate the underlying record.

Divorce- and annulment-related records

• Divorce case records (dissolution of marriage): Court case files maintained by the Cass County courts/clerk, including pleadings, orders, and the final decree.
• Divorce decree (final dissolution decree): The court’s final order ending the marriage and setting terms (property division, custody, support where applicable).
• Annulment case records: Court case files and final orders declaring a marriage void/voidable under Indiana law; maintained similarly to divorce cases.

Where records are filed and how they can be accessed

Marriage records (county vital record and/or clerk custody)

• Filed in Cass County with the local office responsible for marriage licensing and recording (commonly the Cass County Clerk as clerk of the circuit court and county recorder of marriage filings, depending on county practice and statutory assignment).
• Access methods typically include:
  • In-person request for certified copies through the county office holding the marriage record.
  • Mail request following county procedures for identity and eligibility.
  • State-level copies: Indiana maintains statewide vital records; marriage records are generally available through the state vital records system for eligible requesters.

Divorce and annulment records (court records)

• Filed with the Cass County courts and maintained by the Cass County Clerk as custodian of court records.
• Access methods typically include:
  • Court clerk access to the case docket and file; copies of the decree and related filings are obtained through the clerk’s office.
  • Online case information (docket-level) may be available through Indiana’s statewide court case management systems; availability of document images varies by case type and confidentiality rules.
  • Certified copies of final orders/decrees are issued by the clerk.

Typical information included in these records

Marriage license and marriage record

Common data elements include:

• Full names of the parties (including maiden name where recorded)
• Date and county of license issuance
• Date and place of marriage ceremony
• Officiant name and authority; officiant signature on the return
• Ages and/or dates of birth (as recorded on the application)
• Residences/addresses at time of application
• Parents’ names (often included on applications)
• Prior marital status and method/date of dissolution where recorded on the application
• Record reference information (book/page, instrument number, file number)

Divorce (dissolution) records and decrees

Common data elements include:

• Names of parties and case caption
• Cause number (case number), filing date, and court
• Dates of hearings and orders
• Grounds/basis under Indiana dissolution law (often reflected in pleadings)
• Final decree date and terms, which may include:
  • Division of assets and debts
  • Spousal maintenance (where ordered)
  • Child custody, parenting time, and child support (where applicable)
  • Restoration of former name (when requested and granted)
• Orders regarding fees, injunctions, and other relief

Annulment records and orders

Common data elements include:

• Names of parties, case caption, and cause number
• Filing and order dates; court and judge
• Findings supporting annulment under Indiana law
• Orders addressing property, support, custody/parenting issues (when applicable), and name restoration where ordered

Privacy or legal restrictions

Marriage records

• Marriage records are treated as vital records under Indiana law. Access to certified copies is typically limited to the individuals named on the record and other persons permitted by statute (such as certain immediate family members or legal representatives), with identification requirements.
• Non-certified informational copies and index information may be more broadly available depending on county and state practices.

Divorce and annulment court records

• Divorce and annulment case files are court records. Many docket entries and orders are public, but confidentiality rules apply to specific information and filings.
• Indiana court rules and statutes restrict public access to certain categories, including (commonly) Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, certain domestic violence/abuse-related information, and records involving children or protected addresses.
• Cases or documents may be sealed by court order, and some filings may be designated confidential or excluded from public access under Indiana’s Access to Court Records rules. Certified copies of confidential/sealed materials are generally restricted to authorized parties.

Cass County is in north‑central Indiana along the Wabash River, with Logansport as the county seat and largest population center. The county includes a small urban core (Logansport) surrounded by smaller towns and rural townships, producing a community profile that combines manufacturing and healthcare employment with agriculture and a generally moderate cost of housing typical of north‑central Indiana.

Education Indicators

Public schools (counts and names)

Cass County’s K–12 public education is primarily delivered through three school corporations:

• Logansport Community School Corporation (Logansport area)
• Lewis Cass Schools (Walton and surrounding rural areas)
• Pioneer Regional School Corporation (Royal Center and surrounding rural areas)

A consolidated, authoritative list of every individual school building (by name) varies over time due to building reconfigurations; the most reliable current rosters are maintained by the districts and the state. District and accountability profiles are available through the Indiana Department of Education and Indiana’s school reporting portals (see Indiana school and district profiles via the Indiana Department of Education and statewide report cards such as Indiana DOE data and reports).

Student–teacher ratios and graduation rates

• Student–teacher ratios: Cass County districts typically fall near Indiana’s common range for public schools (often in the mid‑teens to around 20:1). A single countywide ratio is not published as a standard metric; ratios are reported at the school/district level in state and district profiles.
• Graduation rates: Indiana reports 4‑year cohort graduation rates by high school and district. Cass County’s rates are best represented using school‑level cohorts (Logansport High School; Lewis Cass Jr‑Sr High School; Pioneer Jr‑Sr High School), available in the state’s annual accountability releases. A single “county graduation rate” is not a standard state reporting unit.

(For the most recent year available, the state’s accountability files are the definitive source; countywide aggregation is a proxy and can differ from school‑level reporting.)

Adult educational attainment

Adult educational attainment is reported through the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS). The most recent widely used profile is the ACS 5‑year release (county‑level sample sizes generally require 5‑year estimates).

• High school diploma or higher (age 25+): Cass County is below the Indiana statewide share, reflecting a larger proportion of adults with high school or some college and a smaller proportion with four‑year degrees than many metro counties.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher (age 25+): Cass County is lower than the statewide average, consistent with its rural/small‑city labor market mix.

Definitive percentages for the latest ACS 5‑year cycle are published in the county profile tables and can be referenced through data.census.gov (search “Cass County, Indiana educational attainment”).

Notable programs (STEM, vocational, AP)

• Career and Technical Education (CTE): Indiana high schools commonly offer CTE pathways aligned to state “Career Clusters,” including industrial technology, health sciences, business, and skilled trades. Cass County districts participate in regional CTE offerings and state credential pathways (district program menus provide the definitive lists).
• Advanced Placement (AP) / dual credit: Public high schools in Indiana frequently offer AP coursework and/or dual credit through Indiana colleges; availability varies by district and staffing.
• Work‑based learning: Indiana supports internships, apprenticeships, and employer partnerships through statewide workforce initiatives; local uptake tends to be stronger where manufacturing and healthcare employers are concentrated.

Program availability and course catalogs are district‑specific; the most authoritative sources are the individual district course guides and Indiana DOE program pages.

School safety measures and counseling resources

Indiana public schools typically implement:

• Safety plans and drills aligned with state requirements (fire, lockdown, and other emergency drills), visitor management practices, and coordination with local law enforcement.
• Student services, including school counselors and referrals to community behavioral health resources; staffing levels vary by school corporation.

District board policies and school handbooks provide the definitive descriptions of safety protocols and student support staffing.

Employment and Economic Conditions

Unemployment rate (most recent year available)

County unemployment rates are published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Local Area Unemployment Statistics. Cass County’s unemployment rate is most accurately stated using the latest annual or monthly LAUS release for the county (not a modeled estimate). The definitive series is available through BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (county tables include the most recent year and month).

Major industries and employment sectors

Cass County’s employment base reflects a typical north‑central Indiana mix:

• Manufacturing (a leading sector in the region, including durable goods and production supply chains)
• Healthcare and social assistance (anchored by hospitals, clinics, and long‑term care)
• Retail trade and accommodation/food services (serving Logansport and surrounding communities)
• Educational services and public administration
• Transportation/warehousing and construction
• Agriculture (more prominent in land use than in total payroll employment, but still relevant locally)

County industry composition is most directly measured in ACS “industry by occupation” and state labor market profiles.

Common occupations and workforce breakdown

Occupational patterns typically show higher shares of:

• Production, transportation, and material moving
• Office and administrative support
• Healthcare practitioners/support
• Sales and related
• Construction and extraction
• Management and education occupations at smaller shares than large metropolitan counties

The most recent county occupational distributions are published in ACS tables (search Cass County, IN “Occupation” on data.census.gov).

Commuting patterns and mean commute time

• Mean travel time to work: Cass County’s commute times tend to be moderate (typical of small‑city/rural counties), with commuting split between within‑county trips into Logansport and out‑commuting to nearby employment centers in north‑central Indiana.
• Mode of transportation: The dominant mode is driving alone, with smaller shares carpooling; public transit use is limited relative to large metros.

ACS “Commuting (Journey to Work)” tables provide the most recent mean travel time and mode shares.

Local employment vs. out‑of‑county work

Cass County includes a meaningful set of local jobs (manufacturing, healthcare, education, retail), but the labor market is regionally connected, and a portion of residents work outside the county. The most standardized way to quantify inflow/outflow is the U.S. Census Bureau’s LEHD/OnTheMap commuting flows (origin–destination employment). County commuting flow data are available via OnTheMap (LEHD).

Housing and Real Estate

Homeownership rate and rental share

Cass County is characterized by majority owner‑occupied housing, with a rental market concentrated in Logansport and smaller town centers. The definitive owner/renter percentages are published in ACS “Tenure” tables for the county (latest ACS 5‑year release on data.census.gov).

Median property values and recent trends

• Median owner‑occupied home value: Cass County’s median value is generally below Indiana’s statewide median, consistent with its non‑metro housing market and larger supply of older single‑family homes.
• Recent trends: Like much of Indiana, Cass County experienced price appreciation in the early 2020s, followed by slower growth as mortgage rates rose; the precise median and year‑over‑year change should be taken from the latest ACS and local sales indicators.

For the most recent official median value and its margin of error, ACS “Value” tables are the standard reference; for transaction‑based trends, regional MLS reports are commonly used but are not uniform public datasets.

Typical rent prices

Typical gross rent levels in Cass County are lower than statewide and are best represented using ACS median gross rent. Rents are usually highest nearest Logansport amenities and employment centers and lower in outlying towns and rural areas. Definitive figures are available in ACS “Gross Rent” tables on data.census.gov.

Types of housing

• Single‑family detached homes are the dominant form countywide, including older housing stock in Logansport and farm‑adjacent housing in rural townships.
• Apartments and small multi‑family units are more common inside Logansport and near major corridors.
• Rural lots and farmsteads contribute to a dispersed housing pattern outside towns, with larger parcel sizes and greater reliance on private wells/septic in some areas.

Neighborhood characteristics (schools, amenities)

• Logansport: Greater proximity to schools, parks, healthcare, retail, and civic services; more rental options and higher density neighborhoods.
• Smaller towns and rural townships: Lower density, more single‑family housing, longer driving times to shopping and healthcare, and school access structured around district catchment areas and bus routes.

Because Cass County schools are district‑based, proximity to specific school buildings is most relevant within Logansport and the incorporated towns.

Property tax overview (average rate and typical homeowner cost)

Indiana property taxes are constrained by constitutional “circuit breaker” caps (generally 1% of gross assessed value for homesteads, 2% for other residential rentals, 3% for other property), though local rates and credits affect bills. Effective tax burdens vary by assessed value, deductions, and local taxing units. A definitive overview is maintained by the state, including how caps and deductions work, through the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF). County‑specific bills and rates are best confirmed through the Cass County auditor/treasurer and the state’s property tax transparency tools (where available), since “average rate” is not a single uniform countywide number and varies by township/city and school district boundaries.