At a Glance
Median Income
$67,641
$33,138 per capita
Home Value
$184,000
Zillow: $251,752
Median Rent
$896/mo
19.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
10/100K
3,504/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.4%
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ossian a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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.
Data Overview
People
Population3,342
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density1,759/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,641
Per Capita$33,138
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$1,577M
Avg Weekly Wage$962
Housing
A+
Home Value$184,000
Rent$896
Ownership67.2%
Zillow$251,752
Housing Units1,695
Rent Burden19.8%
Crime
D
Violent10/100K
Property3,504/100K
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,314/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation819 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.4%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute31 min
Broadband76.0%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Ossian was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.391 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.