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Ossian, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Wells County County
Ossian, IN
At a Glance
How Ossian Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ossian's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Ossian a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Ossian residents earn a median household income of $67,641 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,138. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 706 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ossian is $184,000 , 35% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $251,752. Median rent is $896/month, with 19.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Ossian reports 10 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 97% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,504/100K.
Education
28.4% of adults in Ossian hold a bachelor's degree or higher (16% below the national average). 97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ossian has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.