At a Glance
Median Income
$37,708
$22,243 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
82.8% high school+
Unemployment
10.8%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
18.3% smoking rate
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
2.2 / 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 $37,708 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,243. The unemployment rate stands at 10.8% (200% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 224 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Education
10.3% of adults in Weldon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
82.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Weldon has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population90
Median Age58.5 yrs
Density474/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$37,708
Per Capita$22,243
Unemployment10.8%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$278M
Avg Weekly Wage$827
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership75.6%
Zillow$255,818
Housing Units44
Rent Burden29.4%
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,258/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
Elevation1,148 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+82.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute23 min
Broadband68.3%
Internet Speed186 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Weldon was built in 1941.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 186 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.