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Ossian, IN
Town in Wells County, Indiana.
Population
3,384
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,777
ZIP codes
0
Ossian and its ZIP codes
Ossian at a glance
- Ossian is about 9.3 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 165th among 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
- The median household income is $71,563, close to the Indiana median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $201,500 (8% below Indiana) and median rent is $906 a month.
Local data for Ossian, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ossian, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,563
Poverty rate
6.7%
Median home value
$201,500
Median rent
$906/mo
Homeownership
67.0%
Bachelor's or higher
29.5%
Median age
44.1
Average commute
31.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,156), Irish Americans (134), French Americans (119).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wells County. PPP loans are for Ossian.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,427
11,160 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,251
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$181M
FY 2026, $6,429 per person
How people get to work
Ossian, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.9%
- Carpooled4.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.4%
Average one-way commute: 31.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ossian, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
286
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
37
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 17°F
40.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ossian, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.7%
U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Cities near Ossian
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TocsinCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 0.5 |
| UniondaleTown | 5.1 mi | 0.2 |
| ZanesvilleTown | 6.5 mi | 0.8 |
| CraigvilleCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.2 |
| Hessen CasselCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 1.1 |
| BlufftonCity | 8.7 mi | 8.5 |
| PrebleCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.2 |
| MarkleTown | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| HoaglandCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.4 |
| RoanokeTown | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| DecaturCity | 13 mi | 6.1 |
| Vera CruzTown | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| Liberty CenterCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| MaplesCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| Fort WayneCity | 14 mi | 111.8 |
| MonroeTown | 15 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ossian, IN in?
- Ossian is in Wells County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Ossian, IN?
- About 3,384 people live in Ossian, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ossian?
- Nearby places include Tocsin (4.6 mi), Uniondale (5.1 mi), Zanesville (6.5 mi), Craigville (8 mi), Hessen Cassel (8.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023