Wells County, IN
Living in Wells County
Bikeability13
Walkability10
Commute71
Public Transit9
Affordability95
Public Safety96
Airports31
Hospitals68
Colleges32
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools78
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
28kPopulation+267 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age
18%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
71%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate40%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$59kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector79%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$128kMedian Home Value+$18k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$550Median Monthly Rent+$116 (2010–19)
72%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier31%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity26%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas15%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas51%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wells County
United States45
Indiana52
Property Crime in Wells County
United States48
Indiana47
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (26%)(71%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump76%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 2 | 8 |
| Feb | 28 | 2 | 6 |
| Mar | 38 | 3 | 3 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 29 | 3 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wells County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding52
Tornado19
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wells County, IN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wells County, IN
Bethlehem Lutheran School
10 miles, NE
Whispering Brook
10 miles, E
Spring Meadow School
12 miles, E
Swiss Meadow School
12 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Wells County, IN
Huntington University
19 miles, NW
Indiana Institute of Technology
24 miles, N
Taylor University
24 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wells County, IN
Bluffton Regional Medical Center
2 miles, E
Adams Memorial Hospital
17 miles, E
Parkview Huntington Hospital
19 miles, NW
Indiana University Health Blackford Hospital
20 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Wells County, IN
Fort Wayne International Airport
17 miles, N
James M Cox Dayton International Airport
78 miles, SE
South Bend International Airport
88 miles, NW
Indianapolis International Airport
91 miles, SW