At a Glance
Median Income
$46,979
$27,232 per capita
Home Value
$73,900
Zillow: $106,378
Bachelor's Degree+
7.5%
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
11.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
18.2% smoking rate
How Wellington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wellington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wellington a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wellington residents earn a median household income of $46,979 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,232. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 675 business establishments, including 59 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wellington is $73,900 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $106,378. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Education
7.5% of adults in Wellington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wellington has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population204
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density850/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$46,979
Per Capita$27,232
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty11.7%
County GDP$1,425M
Avg Weekly Wage$963
Housing
A+
Home Value$73,900
Rent
Ownership88.2%
Zillow$106,378
Housing Units106
Rent Burden32.1%
Health
Obesity40.8%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,715/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain40.9 in/yr
Elevation695 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.5%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute39 min
Broadband95.7%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Wellington was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.