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Poneto, IN

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Population
178
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
849 ft
Median Home Value
$95,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$63,750
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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OverallBest places in IndianaPopulation rankingHighest population places in IndianaNearest larger communityBluffton, Indiana6.5 miles away · 10,583 residents.

About Poneto

Poneto is a quiet, tight-knit community tucked away in southern Wells County, surrounded by open skies and farmland. The tiny town got its one-of-a-kind name back in the 1880s when locals simply made up a word to avoid postal confusion with another town. Today, it offers a peaceful, slow-paced lifestyle where neighbors know each other and wide-open space is part of daily life. It is ideal for anyone who wants authentic rural living while remaining an easy drive from Bluffton.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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