Wells County, IN

Living in Wells County

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Bikeability 13
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Walkability 10
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Commute 71
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Public Transit 9
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Affordability 95
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Public Safety 96
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Airports 31
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Hospitals 68
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Colleges 32
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Schools 78
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Residents

28k Population +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

$59k Median 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

$128k Median Home Value +$18k (2010–19)
14% Built 2000 or Later
$550 Median 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

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Whispering Brook
10 miles, E
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Spring Meadow School
12 miles, E
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Swiss Meadow School
12 miles, E

Colleges

Colleges near Wells County, IN

Hospitals

Hospitals near Wells County, IN

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Airports

Airports near Wells County, IN

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