Converse, Indiana

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Population in 2022: 1,139 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +0.2%
 
Males: 571  (50.2%)
Females: 568  (49.8%)
Median resident age:

35.5 years
Indiana median age:

38.2 years

Zip codes: 46919.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $54,164 (it was $33,333 in 2000)
Converse:

$54,164
IN:

$66,785

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,208 (it was $16,317 in 2000)

Converse town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $107,078 (it was $59,300 in 2000)
Converse:

$107,078
IN:

$208,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $132,138; detached houses: $142,100; mobile homes: $29,429

Median gross rent in 2022: $650.

March 2022 cost of living index in Converse: 84.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 16.6%
(14.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents, 100.0% for American Indian residents, 5.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Converse, IN (2022)
    • 83485.7%White alone
    • 515.2%Two or more races
    • 484.9%Hispanic
    • 192.0%Asian alone
    • 181.8%Black alone
    • 10.1%American Indian alone

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Ancestries: German (23.8%), Irish (10.6%), American (8.1%), English (6.0%), British (2.5%), Italian (2.3%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 832 feet

Land area: 0.89 square miles.

Population density: 1,279 people per square mile   (low).

Converse, Indiana map

30 residents are foreign born (2.0% Asia, 0.9% Latin America).

This town:

3.1%
Indiana:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $599 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $711 (0.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Anderson, IN (34.6 miles , pop. 59,734).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Fort Wayne, IN (52.0 miles , pop. 205,727).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (128.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Mier, IN (1.5 miles),
Amboy, IN (1.9 miles ),
Sweetser, IN (2.3 miles ),
Swayzee, IN (2.4 miles ),
Sims, IN (2.4 miles),
Herbst, IN (2.5 miles),
Somerset, IN (2.6 miles ),
Jalapa, IN (2.7 miles)

Latitude: 40.58 N, Longitude: 85.87 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 765

Distribution of median household income in Converse, IN in 2022
Distribution of house value in Converse, IN in 2022
Converse satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $130,000
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $70,000
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $70,000
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $63,000
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $90,000
  • 2004: 3 buildings, average cost: $63,300
  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $37,500
  • 2002: 6 buildings, average cost: $48,900
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $60,500
  • 2000: 5 buildings, average cost: $92,100
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $50,000
  • 1998: 5 buildings, average cost: $66,300
  • 1997: 5 buildings, average cost: $89,900
Number of permits per 10,000 Converse, IN residents
Average permit cost in Converse, IN
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.9%
Indiana:

2.8%
Most common industries in Converse, IN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (10.6%)
  • Transportation equipment (10.0%)
  • Educational services (6.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.6%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Transportation equipment (13.0%)
  • Metal & metal products (9.5%)
  • Construction (8.0%)
  • Public administration (5.0%)
  • Computer & electronic products (5.0%)
  • Truck transportation (5.0%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (3.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (19.1%)
  • Educational services (9.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (9.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.7%)
  • Transportation equipment (6.4%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (3.6%)
Most common occupations in Converse, IN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Cashiers (6.6%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6.2%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.6%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (7.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cashiers (10.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.6%)
  • Registered nurses (7.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.8%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.0%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.5%)
  • Financial managers (4.1%)

Average climate in Converse, Indiana

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Converse, Indiana average temperatures Converse, Indiana average precipitation Converse, Indiana humidity Converse, Indiana wind speed Converse, Indiana snowfall Converse, Indiana sunshine Converse, Indiana clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 99.1. This is worse than average.

City:

99.1
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 35.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 14.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

35.0
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 10.2. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 14.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.2
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Converse-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Indiana state average. It is 114% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/6/1956, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 14.2 miles away from the Converse town center killed one person and injured 31 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/11/1965, a category F4 tornado 21.4 miles away from the town center killed 25 people and injured 835 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Converse-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Indiana state average. It is 27% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 182.3 miles away from Converse center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 182.3 miles away from Converse center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 162.2 miles away from the city center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 193.8 miles away from the city center
On 7/12/1986 at 08:19:37, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 78.8 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 206.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Miami County (12) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 4, Winter Storms: 3, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Converse topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Converse:

  • CENTURY VILLA HEALTH CARE (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; GREENTOWN, IN)
  • BRADNER VILLAGE (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; MARION, IN)
  • MILLER'S MERRY MANOR - MARION (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; MARION, IN)
  • PREMIER HOME HEALTH CARE LLC (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; MARION, IN)
  • NORTHGATE HEALTHCARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; MARION, IN)
  • FMC - GRANT COUNTY DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 10 miles away; MARION, IN)
  • ROLLING MEADOWS HEALTH CARE C (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; LA FONTAINE, IN)

Airports located in Converse:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Converse:

  • Indiana Wesleyan University (about 12 miles; Marion, IN; Full-time enrollment: 13,681)
  • Indiana University-Kokomo (about 17 miles; Kokomo, IN; FT enrollment: 2,500)
  • Taylor University (about 22 miles; Upland, IN; FT enrollment: 2,272)
  • Anderson University (about 35 miles; Anderson, IN; FT enrollment: 2,378)
  • Ball State University (about 36 miles; Muncie, IN; FT enrollment: 20,254)
  • ITT Technical Institute-Indianapolis (about 49 miles; Indianapolis, IN; FT enrollment: 4,765)
  • University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne (about 51 miles; Fort Wayne, IN; FT enrollment: 2,075)

Public high school in Converse:

Public elementary/middle schools in Converse:

See full list of schools located in Converse

Library in Converse:

  • CONVERSE-JACKSON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $136,676; Location: 108 SOUTH JEFFERSON STREET; 12,217 books; 547 audio materials; 1,408 video materials; 37 state licensed databases; 27 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Converse: Converse Volunteer Fire Department (A), Converse Volunteer Fire Company (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Lake: Fox Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Monte Towe - Basketball player-coach.

Miami County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Converse and their reported violations in the past:

RAINBOW CHRISTIAN CAMP (Population served: 154, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One regular monitoring violation
Average household size:
This town:

2.6 people
Indiana:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

68.9%
Whole state:

66.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

7.0%
Whole state:

6.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.8% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Banks with branches in Converse (2011 data):

  • First Farmers Bank and Trust Company: First Farmers Bank And Trust Company at 123 North Jefferson Street, branch established on 1932/01/01. Info updated 2009/12/09: Bank assets: $912.5 mil, Deposits: $732.0 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 20 total offices, Holding Company: First Farmers Financial Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Converse:

Marital status in Converse, IN
  • Never married: 29.8%
  • Now married: 47.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 9.8%
  • Divorced: 13.0%

For population 25 years and over in Converse:

  • High school or higher: 89.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.8%
  • Unemployed: 1.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.9
Indiana average:

11.3

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Converse, IN (based on Miami County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant6,18233
Mainline Protestant5,74526
Catholic1,1181
Other4853
Black Protestant1811
None23,192-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 8
Here:

2.18 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.73 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 4
This county:

1.09 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

0.50 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 12
Miami County:

3.27 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.57 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 17
Miami County:

4.64 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

6.78 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

9.3%
State:

9.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Miami County:

27.6%
State:

29.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

13.4%
Indiana:

14.3%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

50.5%
Indiana:

49.3%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Converse:

46.2%
Indiana:

46.2%

Average BMI:
Converse:

27.8
State:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

20.6%
State:

21.3%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Converse:

9.3%
Indiana:

10.6%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Converse:

6.9
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Converse:

31.2%
Indiana:

33.9%

General health condition:
This city:

56.6%
Indiana:

56.1%

Average condition of hearing:
Converse:

78.0%
State:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Converse, IN Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 2$7,962$47,7723$4,498
Sewerage 1$3,812$45,7440$0
Financial Administration 1$3,680$44,1603$226
Streets and Highways 1$5,600$67,2000$0
Water Supply 1$5,797$69,5640$0
Other and Unallocable 0$0 3$1,430
Totals for Government 6$26,851$53,7029$6,154

Converse government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - General Public Buildings: $374,000 ($328.36)
    Sewerage: $348,000 ($305.53)
    Water Utilities: $241,000 ($211.59)
    Financial Administration: $155,000 ($136.08)
    Electric Utilities: $116,000 ($101.84)
    Police Protection: $40,000 ($35.12)
    Parks and Recreation: $36,000 ($31.61)
    Local Fire Protection: $15,000 ($13.17)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $70,000 ($61.46)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $321,000 ($281.83)

Converse government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $213,000 ($187.01)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $75,000 ($65.85)
  • Tax - Property: $217,000 ($190.52)
    Public Utilities Sales: $14,000 ($12.29)

Converse government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,747,000 ($1533.80)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,561,000 ($1370.50)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $186,000 ($163.30)
  • Short Term Debt Outstanding - Beginning: $150,000 ($131.69)

Converse government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $161,000 ($141.35)

Businesses in Converse, IN

  • Circle K: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Converse:

  • WOWO (1190 AM; 50 kW; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: PATHFINDER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WIOU (1350 AM; 5 kW; KOKOMO, IN; Owner: MID-AMERICA RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WBAT (1400 AM; 1 kW; MARION, IN; Owner: MID-AMERICA RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WGOM (860 AM; 1 kW; MARION, IN; Owner: MID-AMERICA RADIO OF INDIANA, INC.)
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WARU (1600 AM; daytime; 1 kW; PERU, IN; Owner: MIAMI COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Converse:

  • WMRI (106.9 FM; MARION, IN; Owner: MID-AMERICA RADIO OF INDIANA, INC.)
  • WWKI (100.5 FM; KOKOMO, IN; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WARU-FM (101.9 FM; ROANN, IN; Owner: MID-AMERICA RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WCJC (99.3 FM; VAN BUREN, IN; Owner: MID-AMERICA RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WBSW (90.9 FM; MARION, IN; Owner: BALL STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WJOT-FM (105.9 FM; WABASH, IN; Owner: MID-AMERICA RADIO OF WABASH, INC.)
  • W299AJ (107.7 FM; MARION, IN; Owner: FRIENDS OF CHRISTIAN RADIO, INC.)
  • WMYK (98.5 FM; PERU, IN; Owner: MIAMI COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WKUZ (95.9 FM; WABASH, IN; Owner: UPPER WABASH BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WZWZ (92.5 FM; KOKOMO, IN; Owner: MID-AMERICA RADIO GRP OF KOKOMO, INC)
  • WFRR (93.7 FM; WALTON, IN; Owner: CHRISTIAN FRIENDS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHTY (93.5 FM; HARTFORD CITY, IN; Owner: INDIANA SABRECOM, INC.)
  • WURK (101.7 FM; ELWOOD, IN; Owner: INDIANA SABRECOM, INC.)
  • WIWC (91.7 FM; KOKOMO, IN; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)

TV broadcast stations around Converse:

  • WIWU-LP (Channel 51; MARION, IN; Owner: IWU COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WTTK (Channel 29; KOKOMO, IN; Owner: TRIBUNE BROADCAST HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WSOT-LP (Channel 57; MARION, IN; Owner: SUNNYCREST MEDIA, INC.)
  • WNDY-TV (Channel 23; MARION, IN; Owner: UPN STATIONS GROUP INC.)
  • WKGK-LP (Channel 48; KOKOMO, IN; Owner: KINGDOM OF GOD MINISTRIES, INC.)

Converse fatal accident list:

Dec 13, 2015 04:04 PM, Jefferson St, Lat: 40.575936, Lon: -85.873233, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Nov 12, 2013 07:30 PM, Sr-18 E, Cr-1300 S, Lat: 40.579792, Lon: -85.887928, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Dec 5, 2013 03:09 AM, Sr-18, Sr-19, Lat: 40.579969, Lon: -85.928358, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 28Number of bridges
  • 197ft / 59.9mTotal length
  • $2,400,000Total costs
  • 77,900Total average daily traffic
  • 15,725Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Converse, IN - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11910-1919
  • 11920-1929
  • 61930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 41960-1969
  • 41970-1979
  • 41980-1989
  • 41990-1999
  • 32000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Converse, IN

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Converse)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

22 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • 210 N Jefferson St (Lat: 40.578917 Lon: -85.873028), Call Sign: KRI538,
    Assigned Frequencies: 33.7600 MHz, Grant Date: 06/09/1999, Expiration Date: 05/01/2004, Cancellation Date: 06/10/2004, Registrant: Converse Vol Fire Co Inc, Box 47, Converse, IN 46919

  • 210 N Jefferson St (Lat: 40.578361 Lon: -85.877750), Call Sign: KAY925,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.220 MHz, Grant Date: 03/25/1998, Expiration Date: 03/10/2003, Cancellation Date: 06/15/2003, Registrant: Converse Ambulance Corporation, 210 N Jefferson St, Converse, IN 46919, Phone: (317) 395-3213

  • Lat: 40.578917 Lon: -85.873028, Call Sign: WPXW286,
    Assigned Frequencies: 458.550 MHz, Grant Date: 06/19/2003, Expiration Date: 06/19/2013, Cancellation Date: 08/24/2013, Certifier: Brad Hodson, Registrant: J & K Communications, Inc., 222 South Tower View Drive, Columbia City, IN 46725, Phone: (260) 244-7975, Fax: (260) 244-3253, Email:

  • 10213 South 1050 East (Lat: 40.620972 Lon: -85.872083), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 9.1 m, Overall height: 10.7 m, Call Sign: WQSV865,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.175 MHz, Grant Date: 11/25/2013, Expiration Date: 11/25/2023, Cancellation Date: 01/27/2024, Certifier: Scott Brown, Registrant: Agro Chem Inc, 2045 S. Wabash Street, Wabash, IN 46992, Phone: (800) 686-5080, Fax: (888) 281-4321, Email:

  • SADDLE RIDGE, Lat: 40.581028 Lon: -85.872694, Call Sign: WRZD418, Licensee ID: L01502812,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.187 MHz, Grant Date: 10/19/2023, Expiration Date: 10/19/2033, Certifier: Jack Graudenz, Registrant: Cereniti Datasense Networks, 41 East Washington Street, Suite 110, Indianapolis, IN 46204, Phone: (877) 237-3648, Fax: (877) 362-6640, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • Converse, Lat: 40.578500 Lon: -85.871000, Call Sign: WQAR497, Licensee ID: L00630520,
    Assigned Frequencies: 956.406 MHz, Grant Date: 07/26/2004, Expiration Date: 07/26/2014, Cancellation Date: 09/27/2014, Certifier: Donna Mooneyhan, Registrant: Town Of Converse

  • JR HIGH, 7760 West Delphi Pike - 27 (Lat: 40.579194 Lon: -85.822167), Type: Tower, Structure height: 43 m, Call Sign: WQFL754,
    Assigned Frequencies: 19380.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/14/2006, Expiration Date: 08/14/2016, Cancellation Date: 06/08/2016, Certifier: Ron Hershberger, Registrant: Comsearch, 19700 Janelia Farm Blvd, Ashburn, VA 20147, Phone: (703) 726-5671, Fax: (703) 726-5594, Email:

  • IN12HO984, County Road 900 West/Old Delphi Road (Lat: 40.578139 Lon: -85.844139), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 97.5 m, Call Sign: WQQK231,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, Grant Date: 02/06/2023, Expiration Date: 01/11/2033, Cancellation Date: 05/15/2023, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Email:

  • CONVERSE SUB, Converse Sub, 125 N Maple Street (Lat: 40.578750 Lon: -85.874167), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 60.6 m, Call Sign: WQRA323,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6256.54 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6226.89 MHz... (+38 more), Grant Date: 03/15/2023, Expiration Date: 04/03/2033, Certifier: Stanley D Coleman Jr., Registrant: Duke Energy Business Services, LLC, 1000 E Main Street, Plainfield, IN 46168, Phone: (317) 838-2443, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Converse)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: DEDMAN SHERMAN RV-6A (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 143RV, N143RV, N-143RV, Serial Number: 22143, Year manufactured: 1998, Airworthiness Date: 09/17/1998, Certificate Issue Date: 09/04/1998
    Registrant (Individual): Sherman R Dedman, Po Box 211, Converse, IN 46919

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 16. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 32 took place in 2016, and the least - 1 in 2014. The data has a dropping trend.
    Fire incident types in Converse, IN When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (52.9%), and Outside Fires (30.3%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Converse, IN
    • 14552.9%Structure Fires
    • 8330.3%Outside Fires
    • 3211.7%Other
    • 145.1%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Converse, IN
Most common first names in Converse, IN among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Robert2369.9 years
Charles1770.1 years
Mary1682.1 years
John1374.7 years
James1165.0 years
George967.1 years
Paul871.1 years
Harry883.9 years
William867.7 years
Raymond780.0 years
Most common last names in Converse, IN among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Miller1279.4 years
Smith977.9 years
Powell987.0 years
Hodson876.2 years
Warnock876.7 years
Rennaker774.1 years
Renbarger785.6 years
Biggs668.8 years
Pence681.3 years
Thompson676.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Converse, IN
  • 51.4%Utility gas
  • 45.1%Electricity
  • 1.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 1.2%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Converse, IN
  • 55.1%Utility gas
  • 44.9%Electricity


Converse compared to Indiana state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There is 1 pilot and 3 other airmen in this city.
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Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • Royce L. Rennaker (2)
  • Michael E. Tibbets (2)
  • Bradley Hazelwood (1)
  • Bradley F. Hazelwood (1)

Total of 6 patent applications in 2008-2024.