Bryant, Indiana, 2016
Bryant’s story
154 years in pictures
Census counts: 189 in 1880, a peak of 469 in 1910, 239 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2016 and 2 maps from 1962 on.
- 1872Bryant is settled
BryantIN
A town of 236, settled in 1872.
Photo: Chris Flook · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
236
2025 Census estimate · −1.3% since 2020
Typical home
$265K
+4.3% in a year
Household income
$58K
median
Median age
40.2
years
Jobs based here
14
A commuter town
Is Bryant a good place to live?
1.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Bryant, below both Indiana’s towns (22%) and U.S. towns (29%). Bryant has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
236 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Bryant: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Bryant, and how to reach them.
PowerIndiana Michigan Power17.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet8 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Bryant’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Indiana you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereJay County Circuit Court ClerkJay County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP code4732647326 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Bryant.
Work & commute
With 0.1 jobs for every working resident, most of Bryant’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Bryant for work: only 0% work in town. At 20 minutes, Bryant’s average trip to work is against 24 minutes in Indiana’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. The median household income in Bryant is $58,000.
0%work in town
| Bryant | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 20 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $58,000 | $71,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.5% | 10% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Bryant0%
Portland17%
Berne10%
Indianapolis7%
Muncie5%
21 mi
median commute distance
14
jobs based in Bryant
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Bryant faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 74% of U.S. communities.
26risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Bryant, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Bryant has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 19° and about 28 inches of snow falls in a winter.
28″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–37°
Spring40–61°
Summer61–83°
Fall43–64°
Oct 22
typical first frost
Apr 23
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Bryant is
Bryant beats the Indiana average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6. 20% of adults smoke cigarettes in Bryant.
| Bryant | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 17% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 17% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 15% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 39% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Indiana
0 better26 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | Bryant | IN |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 26.9% | 15.4% |
| More smokers | 20.2% | 15.7% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.4% | 8.1% |
Indiana University Health Jay
6.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
Homes in Bryant are worth about $265K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Bryant home is worth about $265,000, up 4.3% in a year, close to the Indiana typical home. 81% of Bryant households own their home.
$265KZillow home value
| Bryant | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 81% | 76% | 73% |
| Median rent | $950 a month | $947 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Bryant$265K
Indiana$257K
+4.3%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Bryant
17pages on Bryant
The big questions
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Bryant; the nearest are
Wright State University-Lake CampusUniversity or college · Public · Celina, OH23.9 mi$7,728 in-state tuitionNorthwest State Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Archbold, OH72.1 mi$4,698 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Bryant residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Indiana.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Bryant for work
Where Bryant’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
14jobs based in Bryant
0%of working residents work in town
21 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Bryant
Town in Indiana, United States
Bryant is a town in Bearcreek Township, Jay County, Indiana, United States. The population was 239 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 876 ft
- ZIP code
- 47326
- Area code
- 260
Questions about Bryant
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Bryant, IN a good place to live?
Bryant has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.