The Town FilesWells County, Indiana
28,420 people. The median home is worth $197,600 (typical Indiana town: $150,400) and the median household earns $71,957.
Towns in Wells County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluffton | 10,308 | $149,600 | $57,539 | 38.9 |
| Ossian | 3,266 | $201,500 | $71,563 | 44.1 |
People and housing
| Wells County | Typical Indiana town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $197,600 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $813 | $888 |
| Median household income | $71,957 | $61,953 |
| Median age | 39.8 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.9% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.2% | 11.6% |
Jobs and pay
11,293 jobs in 2024, average pay $50,048 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 286 storm events in Wells County from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Wells County has been included in 15 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
| March 12, 2007 | Snowstorm | EM-3274: Snow |
| September 10, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3238: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| January 21, 2005 | Severe Storm | DR-1573: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).