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Wellington, KS
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Wellington, KS
At a Glance
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)
Is Wellington a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Wellington residents earn a median household income of $49,526 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,606. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 640 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wellington is $90,000 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $108,954. Median rent is $786/month, with 22.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Safety & Crime
Wellington reports 377 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 1% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,832/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
22.6% of adults in Wellington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wellington has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.