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Jalapa, IN
Census-designated place in Grant County, Indiana.
Population
52
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
91
ZIP codes
0
Jalapa and its ZIP codes
Jalapa at a glance
- Jalapa is 52% less dense than Indiana as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grant County. PPP loans are for Jalapa.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, +0.1 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
Jalapa, 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 Jalapa, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Cities near Jalapa
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| La FontaineTown | 3.5 mi | 0.6 |
| SweetserTown | 4.3 mi | 1 |
| MierCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.2 |
| SomersetCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0.7 |
| MarionCity | 6.4 mi | 15.7 |
| HerbstCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 0.1 |
| ConverseTown | 9.1 mi | 1 |
| SwayzeeTown | 9.4 mi | 0.5 |
| LandessCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 1.4 |
| AmboyTown | 9.9 mi | 0.3 |
| SimsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| Gas CityCity | 11 mi | 5 |
| JonesboroCity | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| North GroveCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| Mount EtnaTown | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| Van BurenTown | 13 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jalapa, IN in?
- Jalapa is in Grant County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Jalapa, IN?
- About 52 people live in Jalapa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jalapa?
- Nearby places include La Fontaine (3.5 mi), Sweetser (4.3 mi), Mier (5.5 mi), Somerset (5.9 mi), Marion (6.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023