Kansas
Welda is a small town in Kansas with a population of 221. Residents earn $75,096 per year, which is 0% below the national average.
Based on current data, Welda receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times, high obesity rates. Welda stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Welda is $75,096, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 65 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Welda is $110,000, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Welda experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches, including 12.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $75,096 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,271 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $915 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,566 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.3% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 259 |
| County GDP | $501M |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Healthcare | 15 |
| Retail | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,111 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.74% |
| Commute Time | 65.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 69.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 29.1% |
| Census Median | $110,000 |
| 61% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,111 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.74% |
| Obesity | 41.3% |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.4% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 8.2% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.9% |
| Depression | 23.5% |
| Mental Distress | 19.6% |
| Physical Distress | 14.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.9% |
| Premature Death | 8,287/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 49.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 15 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.6 inches |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 12.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,089 ft (332 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 238/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1722°N, 95.2916°W |
| County FIPS | 20003 |
Winner: Republican by 59.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 238/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 91.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 15 |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Retail Stores | 35 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 65.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 69.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 29.1% |