Ossian, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Wells County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
3,342
Population
1,759/sq mi density
$67,641
Median Income
$33,138 per capita
$184,000
Home Value
$268,411 Zillow
$896
Median Rent
19.8% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$67,641 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$184,000 home value, $896/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Ossian experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The area receives 33.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 819 ft (250 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,759/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8769°N, 85.1687°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Wells County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Wayne International (FWA) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 22.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.5 in |
Ossian has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.1").