At a Glance
Median Income
$75,096
$24,271 per capita
Home Value
$110,000
Zillow: $173,519
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
20.2% smoking rate
How Welda Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Welda's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Welda a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Welda residents earn a median household income of $75,096 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,271. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 259 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Welda is $110,000 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,519. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
0.0% of adults in Welda hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Welda has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population221
Median Age29.1 yrs
Density238/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$75,096
Per Capita$24,271
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$501M
Avg Weekly Wage$915
Housing
A+
Home Value$110,000
Rent
Ownership74.7%
Zillow$173,519
Housing Units105
Rent Burden28.9%
Health
Obesity41.3%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking20.2%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,287/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain41.7 in/yr
Elevation1,089 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Broadband86.8%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Welda was built in 1963.
29.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Topeka Regional (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
5.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.