Wells County, IN Eviction Risk
10 cities · 15,700 residents · Avg 3.2/10 (Low) · Updated3.2Avg score
4.3Highest city
2.1Lowest city
25.5%Rent burden
$899Median rent
R+56.42020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Wells County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zanesville, IN | 488 | $693 | 32.9% | 4.3 |
| 2 | Poneto, IN | 174 | — | 27.5% | 4.1 |
| 3 | Vera Cruz, IN | 62 | $1,125 | 32.5% | 4.1 |
| 4 | Bluffton, IN | 10,529 | $732 | 23.5% | 3.7 |
| 5 | Ossian, IN | 3,384 | $906 | 23.8% | 3.2 |
| 6 | Craigville, IN | 65 | — | — | 3.1 |
| 7 | Uniondale, IN | 309 | $1,042 | 12.5% | 2.9 |
| 8 | Tocsin, IN | 266 | — | — | 2.2 |
| 9 | Liberty Center, IN | 389 | — | — | 2.1 |
| 10 | Petroleum, IN | 34 | — | — | 2.1 |
About Wells County
Wells County spans 10 cities serving approximately 15,700 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 3.2/10. The county voted Republican by 56.4 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city within the county. Use the grid above to see exact scores, median gross rent, and rent burden for every municipality. Click any city for full sub-score breakdown including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
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