At a Glance
Median Income
$27,353
$24,896 per capita
Home Value
$153,300
Zillow: $193,198
Median Rent
$1,083/mo
41.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
392/100K
2,377/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.3%
85.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
30.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
20.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
318 sunny days/yr
How Weldon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Weldon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Weldon a Good Place to Live?
C
2.1 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Weldon residents earn a median household income of $27,353 , which is 64% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,896. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,950 business establishments, including 1,569 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Weldon is $153,300 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $193,198. Median rent is $1,083/month, with 41.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Weldon reports 392 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 3% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,377/100K.
Education
9.3% of adults in Weldon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
85.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Weldon has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population2,525
Median Age57.9 yrs
Density95/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
C
Median Income$27,353
Per Capita$24,896
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty30.9%
County GDP$63,070M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155
Housing
B+
Home Value$153,300
Rent$1,083
Ownership83.6%
Zillow$193,198
Housing Units1,667
Rent Burden41.3%
Crime
F
Violent392/100K
Property2,377/100K
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking20.2%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death10,697/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation3,150 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.3%
High School+85.3%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute15 min
Broadband77.1%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries28
Did You Know?
The median home in Weldon was built in 1978.
29.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bob Hope (100 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
24.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,569 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 197 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.
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