At a Glance
Median Income
$37,708
$22,243 per capita
Violent Crime
159/100K
1,746/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
82.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 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
2.0 / 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 5.7% (58% 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.
Safety & Crime
Weldon reports 159 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,746/100K.
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 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population90
Median Age58.5 yrs
Density474/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans62.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$37,708
Per Capita$22,243
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$278M
Avg Weekly Wage$827
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership75.6%
Zillow$235,520
Housing Units44
Rent Burden29.4%
Crime
F
Violent159/100K
Property1,746/100K
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,258/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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
Broadband41.0%
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.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 186 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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