Wellersburg, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Allegany County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
157 Population 194/sq mi density
$55,313 Median Income $30,306 per capita
$106,300 Home Value $143,346 Zillow
$621 Median Rent 27.9% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$55,313 median income, 2.6% 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

Wellersburg, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,313
26% below
$30,306 per capita
Home Value
$106,300
62% below
Zillow: $143,346
Median Rent
$621/mo
47% below
27.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.3%
46% below
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Wellersburg Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Wellersburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
74%
Home Value
38%
Rent
53%
Poverty
81%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
72%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wellersburg a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wellersburg residents earn a median household income of $55,313 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,306. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,577 business establishments, including 167 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wellersburg is $106,300 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $143,346. Median rent is $621/month, with 27.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1942.

Education

18.3% of adults in Wellersburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 42.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population157
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density194/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$55,313
Per Capita$30,306
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$3,542M
Avg Weekly Wage$996

Housing

A+
Home Value$106,300
Rent$621
Ownership65.7%
Zillow$143,346
Housing Units81
Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death11,358/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain42.5 in/yr
Elevation1,348 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.3%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute25 min
Broadband77.6%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Wellersburg was built in 1942.
The nearest airport is Greater Cumberland Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 167 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.