Wells County GIS Maps
Wells County, Indiana, has 28,180 residents across 16,676 parcels and covers 368.1 square miles. The population grew 2% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Wells County is 18179.
Bluffton is the county's largest population center. Wells County also includes 10 zip codes, 3 public school districts and 24 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Wells County Trends
- Population
- 28,180▴
- Median Home Value
- $180,000▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 5,106▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Wells County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Wells County Parcels
Wells County has 16,676 mapped parcels covering 236,798 acres. The median assessed value is $179,400. The median lot size is 1.32 acres. 4,164 parcels are 10 acres or larger. The records carry 11,871 distinct owner names. Owner names, site addresses and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Assessed values reach 96.8%. Browse the interactive Wells County Parcel viewer here.
Wells County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 16,675 | 100% |
| Owner name | 16,517 | 99.1% |
| Owner mailing address | 0 | 0% |
| Site address | 16,509 | 99.0% |
| Land use code | 0 | 0% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 16,139 | 96.8% |
| Land value | 0 | 0% |
| Improvement value | 0 | 0% |
| Acreage | 16,353 | 98.1% |
| Parcel boundary | 16,675 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Wells County parcel records.
Wells County Population
Wells County had 28,180 residents in 2020. That was 2% higher than in 2010. Wells County added 580 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 77 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Bluffton, Ossian and Markle.
Population Trend in Wells County IN
Wells County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Wells County Zip Codes
Wells County has 10 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Bluffton (46714), Ossian (46777) and Markle (46770). Bluffton is the largest zip by population, with about 15,411 residents or 55% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 87% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Wells County IN
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46714 | Bluffton | 15,411 | ▴ 5.2% |
| 46777 | Ossian | 6,348 | ▴ 1.4% |
| 46770 | Markle | 2,734 | ▴ 0.7% |
| 46791 | Uniondale | 922 | ▴ 0.4% |
| 46781 | Poneto | 789 | ▾ -0.5% |
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Wells County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Wells County Demographics
Wells County has a median age of 40.2, which makes the county a little older than Indiana overall. About 24.7% of residents are under 18, while 18.4% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 29.4% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 18.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 28.8%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Wells County IN
Median Age
40.2
Under 18
24.7%
Age 65+
18.4%
Bachelor's+
18.9%
Wells County School Districts
Wells County is served by 3 public school districts with 5,106 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Northern Wells Community Schools, Bluffton-Harrison Metropolitan and Southern Wells Community Schools. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has grown modestly since 2017 across the districts shown on the county map.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Wells County IN
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Wells Community Schools | 2,413 | 47.3% | ▾ -1.1% |
| Bluffton-Harrison Metropolitan School District | 1,813 | 35.5% | ▴ 1.7% |
| Southern Wells Community Schools | 880 | 17.2% | ▾ -0.3% |
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Wells County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Wells County Housing & Real Estate
Wells County has a median home value of $180,000 and a median gross rent of $837. About 76% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Indiana median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $269,749 and homes spent about 38 days on the market.
Wells County Housing Mix
Wells County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Wells County Housing Trends
Wells County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Wells County, IN
Wells County has 1,073 business listings across 362 categories. The largest categories in Wells County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (59, 5.5%), Auto Repair (26, 2.4%), and Professional Services (19, 1.8%). The full Wells County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Wells County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Wells County, IN
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 59 | 5.5% |
| Auto Repair | 26 | 2.4% |
| Professional Services | 19 | 1.8% |
| Contractors | 19 | 1.8% |
| Gas Stations | 17 | 1.6% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 17 | 1.6% |
| Parks & Recreation | 15 | 1.4% |
| Hair Salons | 14 | 1.3% |
| Public And Government Association | 14 | 1.3% |
| Insurance Agencies | 13 | 1.2% |
Wells County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Ossian Health and Rehabilitation Center | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Ossian |
| Skyline Village | Accommodation | Markle |
| Emshwiller & Emshwiller | Accountant | Bluffton |
| Bethany Christian Services | Adoption Services | Bluffton |
| New Holland Tri County | Agricultural Service | Bluffton |
| Helena Chemical | Agriculture | Liberty Center |
| Infinity Power Parachutes | Aircraft Manufacturer | Uniondale |
| Miller Airport | Airport | Bluffton |
| Eiro Wellness | Alternative Medicine | Bluffton |
| Wells County E M S | Ambulance And Ems Services | Bluffton |
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Wells County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Wells County Basemaps
Wells County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Wells County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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