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Wellersburg, PA

Pennsylvania

Wellersburg is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 157. Residents earn $55,313 per year, which is 26% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
157 Population 194/sq mi density
$55,313 Median Income $30,306 per capita
$106,300 Home Value
$621 Median Rent 27.9% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$55,313 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,300 home value, $621/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $55,313
26% lower than US avg
Home Value $106,300
62% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.3%
46% lower than US avg
Median Rent $621
47% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.5%
58% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.0%
19% lower than US avg

How Wellersburg Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population157
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density194/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans3.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$55,313
Per Capita$30,306
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$3,542M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$106,300
Rent$621
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units81
Rent Burden27.9%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain45.2 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation1,348 ft (411 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.3%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute25 min
Broadband67.0%
Libraries6

Is Wellersburg a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wellersburg receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Wellersburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wellersburg is $55,313, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. 10.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Wellersburg is $106,300, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $621 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

18.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Wellersburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches, including 72.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Wellersburg has a population of 157 with a density of 194 people per square mile. The median age is 45.8 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.4%).

Population

157
Total Population
194
People / sq mi
45.8yrs
Median Age
18% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49%
Female 51%

Race & Ethnicity

Wellersburg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Wellersburg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wellersburg is $55,313, which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Wellersburg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$55,313
26% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,306
Avg Weekly Wage$996
IRS Avg AGI$57,857

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below US avg
Poverty Rate10.0%
19% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,577
County GDP$3,542M

Business (County)

Restaurants167
Healthcare256
Retail244
Manufacturing47

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,083
12% below US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.90%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.7 min
Drive Alone94.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Wellersburg is $106,300, 62% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $621 (47% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$106,300
62% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$621
47% below US avg
Rent Burden27.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied65.7%
Housing Units81
Median Year Built1942

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,083
12% below US avg
Effective Rate2.90%
Wellersburg has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.2 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.2 inches
19% above US avg
Snowfall72.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,348 ft (411 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density194/sq mi
Coordinates39.7306°N, 78.8480°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS24001
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 18.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 40.3-point margin. 67.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.2%
D 28.9%

Winner: Republican by 40.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.3%
46% below US avg
High School+97.5%
Graduate Degree+5.0%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density194/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access67.0%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities256
Restaurants167
Retail Stores244

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.7 min
Drive Alone94.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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