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Wells County

City in Indiana, United States

Overview

Wells County, Indiana, offers a classic Midwest small-town experience with a relaxed pace of life, friendly locals, and scenic rural landscapes. It's known for its charming towns, community festivals, and strong agricultural traditions. The county's communities are safe and welcoming, making it an ideal spot to experience authentic rural America.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Indiana
Population
3,982
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
40.73°, -85.22°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,585
Local Cost
$990
Local Income
$3,000
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
10.5°C
Summer Avg
22.2°C
Winter Avg
-2.1°C
Record High
39.6°C
Record Low
-26.4°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1018 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
FWA
Distance
28 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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