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Sims, IN
Census-designated place in Grant County, Indiana.
Population
98
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
336
ZIP codes
0
Sims and its ZIP codes
Sims at a glance
- Sims is 76% denser than Indiana as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grant County. PPP loans are for Sims.
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
Sims, 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 Sims, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Sims
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SwayzeeTown | 1.7 mi | 0.5 |
| HerbstCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 0.1 |
| JeromeCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.2 |
| MierCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0.2 |
| ConverseTown | 5.6 mi | 1 |
| Point IsabelCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.6 |
| GreentownTown | 5.8 mi | 1.4 |
| SweetserTown | 6.5 mi | 1 |
| AmboyTown | 8 mi | 0.3 |
| North GroveCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.1 |
| MarionCity | 10 mi | 15.7 |
| JalapaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| Windfall CityTown | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| HemlockCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| CenterCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| SomersetCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sims, IN in?
- Sims is in Grant County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Sims, IN?
- About 98 people live in Sims, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sims?
- Nearby places include Swayzee (1.7 mi), Herbst (3.7 mi), Jerome (5.1 mi), Mier (5.6 mi), Converse (5.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023