RensselaerIndiana
Rensselaer is a city located along the Iroquois River in Marion Township, Jasper County, Indiana, United States. The population was 5,733 at the 2020 census, down slightly from 5,859 at the 2010 census.
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About Rensselaer
Set in the northwestern part of Indiana, Rensselaer is a close-knit town, home to 5,632 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Rensselaer holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 7.15 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 788 residents per square mile.
📰 Rensselaer News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Rensselaer Unique
- Positioned in northwestern Indiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Indiana — one of 976 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,632.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Rensselaer
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Jasper County Historical Society · Museum
- Lilian Fendig Gallery · Art gallery
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Rensselaer
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Rensselaer
- Rensselaer Central High School
- Rensselaer Central Middle School
- Rensselaer Central Primary School
- Van Rensselaer Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Franciscan Health Rensselaer, Inc · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.