How long is the commute from Ossian, IN?
Workers who live in Ossian, IN take an average of 31.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.1% of workers walk to work.
9.4% work from home.
5.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.0 minutes (±7.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 9.4%
- Households without a car
- 5.6%
How people in Ossian get to work
| Means of transportation | Ossian | Wells County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.9% (±9.9 points) | 84.7% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.6% (±4.7 points) | 6.2% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.4 points) | 0.2% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.1% (±2.5 points) | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±2.4 points) | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.4% (±7.1 points) | 5.9% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In Ossian, the average commute is not measurably different from Wells County (24.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (24.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ossian, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Wells County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Wells County, Ossian ranks 2 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 331 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ossian
| Vehicles available | Ossian | Wells County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.6% (±4.9 points) | 4.1% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.3% (±8.1 points) | 29.1% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.3% (±8.4 points) | 37.6% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.9% (±7.9 points) | 29.2% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Ossian, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Wells County (4.1%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (6.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Ossian
| Ossian | Wells County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.4% (±7.1 points) | 5.9% (±1.4 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.5% (±5.3 points) | 93.2% (±1.8 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.1% (±6.3 points) | 85.2% (±2.6 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Ossian, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Wells County (85.2%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (89.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Ossian
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ossian | — | 31.0 minutes (±7.7) | — |
| Jefferson Township (Wells County) | 1.2 mi | 28.5 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Uniondale | 4.9 mi | 26.3 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Wells County) | 5.5 mi | 39.7 minutes (±20.0) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Township (Allen County) | 5.7 mi | 22.8 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Zanesville | 6.4 mi | 22.8 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Preble Township | 6.7 mi | 20.5 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Lancaster Township (Wells County) | 6.9 mi | 20.2 minutes (±3.4) | Lower |
| Rockcreek Township | 7.9 mi | 25.3 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Preble Township, IN (20.5 minutes), Lancaster Township (Wells County), IN (20.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Wells County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Union Township (Wells County) | 39.7 minutes (±20.0) |
| 2 | Ossian | 31.0 minutes (±7.7) |
| 3 | Jefferson Township (Wells County) | 28.5 minutes (±4.0) |
| 4 | Jackson Township (Wells County) | 27.7 minutes (±4.6) |
| 5 | Liberty Township (Wells County) | 26.7 minutes (±4.1) |
| 6 | Uniondale | 26.3 minutes (±5.4) |
| 7 | Chester Township (Wells County) | 25.8 minutes (±3.6) |
| 8 | Rockcreek Township | 25.3 minutes (±4.3) |
Showing 8 of 15 places in Wells County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Ossian
How long is the average commute in Ossian?
Workers who live in Ossian, IN take an average of 31.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ossian without a car?
5.6% of households in Ossian have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ossian?
9.4% (±7.1 points) of workers who live in Ossian worked from home, and 85.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ossian town, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ossian town, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ossian town, Indiana
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Ossian town, Indiana (place:57168, in state:18).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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