Poneto Public RecordsIndiana

Poneto, in Wells County, Indiana, is a small town with around 160 residents. As of 2023, the median home value is approximately $95,000, well below the state average. Most properties are single-family homes, with over 80% owner-occupied and few rental options, where rents average about $750/month. Neighborhoods are quiet and rural, and new builds are scarce. Property taxes are relatively low, averaging around 0.8% of home value annually. The housing market is stable, with modest value growth each year.

As of the 2020 Census, Poneto, a small town in Wells County, Indiana, had a population of 153. The median age was 39.7 years, with 49% male and 51% female residents. The racial makeup was 97.4% White, 1.3% Asian, and 1.3% identifying as two or more races; Hispanic or Latino residents made up 1.3% of the population. Poneto remains a predominantly white, close-knit rural community.

Poneto, a small town in Wells County, Indiana, lacks local hospitals or major clinics, with residents primarily accessing healthcare in nearby Bluffton, which hosts Bluffton Regional Medical Center and several urgent care and primary clinics. Wells County reports about 11% of residents uninsured (2021), and common health issues include diabetes, hypertension, and obesity, reflecting state averages. The county has approximately 57 primary care providers per 100,000 people, below Indiana’s average. The population is predominantly White (95%), with a median age of around 43 years, impacting healthcare needs and access patterns.

Poneto, a small town in Wells County, Indiana, does not have its own schools; local students typically attend schools in the nearby Southern Wells Community Schools district, which includes Southern Wells Jr/Sr High School (grades 7-12) with about 325 students and a graduation rate near 92%. The district offers some AP courses and vocational programs. Adult education and bachelor's degree options require travel to nearby cities like Bluffton or Fort Wayne. School safety scores are above state averages, with no major incidents reported, but Poneto itself has no K-12 institutions within town limits.

Poneto, a small town in Wells County, Indiana (2020 population: ~173), has limited transportation infrastructure, with no public transit system available. Most residents rely on personal vehicles, reflected in a 95% vehicle ownership rate per household. The average daily commute time is about 23 minutes, primarily to nearby employment hubs in Bluffton or Fort Wayne via state highways. No significant bike lanes or pedestrian paths exist, and carpooling is minimal. The lack of public transit and proximity to larger cities mean that driving remains essential for most commuting and daily activities in Poneto.