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Herbst, IN
Census-designated place in Grant County, Indiana.
Population
309
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,273
ZIP codes
0
Herbst and its ZIP codes
Herbst at a glance
- Herbst is about 12 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grant County. PPP loans are for Herbst.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,159
27,713 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,373
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$510M
FY 2026, $7,649 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Herbst, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
391
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
66
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 18°F
41.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Herbst, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.6%
U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts
Diabetes
14.9%
U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.9%
U.S. 11.1% -5.2 pts
Cities near Herbst
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SwayzeeTown | 2 mi | 0.5 |
| SimsCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 0.3 |
| SweetserTown | 3.9 mi | 1 |
| MierCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.2 |
| MarionCity | 6.6 mi | 15.7 |
| Point IsabelCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.6 |
| ConverseTown | 7.2 mi | 1 |
| JalapaCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 0.6 |
| JonesboroCity | 8.5 mi | 0.9 |
| JeromeCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.2 |
| Gas CityCity | 9.5 mi | 5 |
| GreentownTown | 9.5 mi | 1.4 |
| AmboyTown | 9.5 mi | 0.3 |
| FairmountTown | 9.8 mi | 1.6 |
| SomersetCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| North GroveCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Herbst, IN in?
- Herbst is in Grant County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Herbst, IN?
- About 309 people live in Herbst, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Herbst?
- Nearby places include Swayzee (2 mi), Sims (3.7 mi), Sweetser (3.9 mi), Mier (4.7 mi), Marion (6.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023