Wells County

IN · Pop. 168,618 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Wells County is a mixed county in IN with a population of approximately 168,618.

$/Acre: $12,436

Property Tax: 0.85%

Growing Season: 161 days

Broadband: 55%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 223.3/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.85%

Local Sales Tax0.17%

Combined Sales Tax7.17%

Cost of Living Index93.7

Median Household Income$36,601

Poverty Rate20.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$12,436

Median Home Price$608K

Acres for Sale21

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season161 days

Annual Rainfall39.9 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,097 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado6/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)370 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.5

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K410

Property Crime /100K483

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response40 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital33.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage55%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City65 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby40%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.3%

Ag EconomyWeak