Wellington, MO — City Data & Statistics

Median Income $67,404

10% lower than US avg

Home Value $142,000

50% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 10.5%

69% lower than US avg

Median Rent $963

17% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 38.9%

21% higher than US avg

Unemployment 3.8%

6% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 17.1%

38% higher than US avg

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

People

Population553

Median Age39.8 yrs

Density507/mi²

Male / Female51% / 50%

Largest GroupWhite 95%

Veterans11.6%

Economy

B+

Median Income$67,404

Per Capita$31,799

Unemployment3.8%

Poverty17.1%

Commute31 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$142,000

Rent$963

OwnershipN/A

Zillow$212,139

Housing Units311

Rent Burden22.0%

Health

Obesity38.9%

Uninsured10.6%

Smoking20.1%

Depression27.1%

Heart Disease6.4%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)

AQI41 (Good)

Rain39.8 in/yr

Sunny Days264/yr

Elevation778 ft (237 m)

Education

Bachelor's+10.5%

High School+94.4%

Graduate+3.4%

School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%

Commute31 min

Broadband80.9%

Is Wellington a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wellington receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, high obesity rates. Wellington offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wellington is $67,404, 10% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 17.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Wellington is $142,000, 50% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $963 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Wellington experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. With 264 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Wellington has a population of 553 with a density of 507 people per square mile, spread across 1.1 square miles. The median age is 39.8 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.5% female and 50.5% male. The city is predominantly White (95.3%), with 2.9% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 100% of residents. 11.6% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 14.6% of residents have a disability. 94.6% have health insurance coverage.

Population

553

Total Population

507

People / sq mi

39.8yrs

Median Age

2% above US avg

1.1mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.5%

Female 49.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Wellington vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	100.0%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Wellington vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wellington is $67,404, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,799 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 3.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 90.8, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes. 0.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Wellington vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$67,404
	10% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$31,799

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	3.8%
	6% above US avg
Poverty Rate	17.1%
	38% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living


Cost of Living	90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	31.2 min
Drive Alone	88.8%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Wellington is $142,000, 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $212,139, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 0% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $963 (17% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $775 for a one-bedroom to $970 for a two-bedroom apartment. There are 311 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1957. 22.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.1x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$142,000
	50% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$212,139
Median List Price	$195,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$195,000
$/Sq Ft	$85
Homes Sold	1
Sale-to-List Ratio	0.0%
Price Drops	0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$963
	17% below US avg
Rent Burden	22.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$732
1 Bedroom	$775
2 Bedrooms	$970
3 Bedrooms	$1,265
4 Bedrooms	$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	80.9%
Housing Units	311
Median Year Built	1957

Property Tax

In Wellington, 38.9% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 10.7% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 6.4% of residents. 33.7% have high blood pressure. 20.1% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 17.9% report binge drinking. 30.8% are physically inactive, above the national average. 27.1% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 20.4% experience frequent mental distress. 10.6% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate).

Health Metrics: Wellington vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	38.9%
	21% above US avg
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart Disease	6.4%
High Blood Pressure	33.7%
Asthma	11.1%
COPD	8.7%
Cancer	7.3%
Stroke	3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	20.1%
	44% above US avg
Binge Drinking	17.9%
Physical Inactivity	30.8%
Depression	27.1%
Mental Distress	20.4%
Physical Distress	15.3%
Short Sleep	42.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	94.6%
Uninsured	10.6%
	23% above US avg
Checkup Rate	74.6%
Dental Visits	49.0%

Food & Exercise

Wellington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 778 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	53.9°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	264 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	39.8 inches
	5% above US avg
Snowfall	4.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	778 ft (237 m)
Area	1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density	507/sq mi
Coordinates	39.1342°N, 93.9827°W
Timezone	America/Chicago

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	1.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	33°F (0°C)	1.5 in
March	43°F (6°C)	2.8 in
April	54°F (12°C)	3.8 in
May	64°F (18°C)	4.9 in	Wettest
June	73°F (23°C)	4.6 in
July	78°F (25°C)	4.1 in	Warmest
August	76°F (24°C)	3.7 in
September	68°F (20°C)	4.8 in
October	57°F (14°C)	3.5 in
November	43°F (6°C)	2.8 in
December	32°F (0°C)	1.9 in

Wellington has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F — from 27°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (1.4").

10.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 69% below the national average of 33.7%. 94.4% have completed high school. 3.4% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.5 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 76.6% of the vote, a 54.2-point margin. 80.9% of households have broadband internet access. 88.8% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%

D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	10.5%
	69% below US avg
High School+	94.4%
Graduate Degree+	3.4%
School Test Score	5.51

D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density	507/sq mi
Total Area	1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	80.9%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	31.2 min
Drive Alone	88.8%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions About Wellington

What is the population of Wellington?

Wellington has a population of 553 residents and is located in Missouri. The population density is 507 people per square mile, spread across 1.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.8 years. The population is 49.5% female and 50.5% male.

Is Wellington expensive to live in?

Wellington is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 90.8 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $67,404, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $142,000 (50% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $963 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Wellington?

Wellington has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.8 inches, with 4.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.

How is the job market in Wellington?

Wellington has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average commute time is 31 minutes, and 0.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Wellington?

The median home value in Wellington is $142,000. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $212,139. For renters, the median monthly rent is $963. Fair market rent is $775 for a 1-bedroom and $970 for a 2-bedroom apartment.

How are the schools in Wellington?

Schools in Wellington score 5.5 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 10.5% of adults in Wellington hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.4% have completed high school. 3.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Wellington?

The obesity rate in Wellington is 38.9% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 20.1% of adults are smokers. 30.8% are physically inactive. 27.1% of residents report depression. 10.6% lack health insurance (above the national rate).

What is transportation like in Wellington?

The average commute in Wellington is 31 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 88.8% of workers drive alone to work, and 0.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Wellington?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Wellington is 95.3% White, 2.9% Hispanic or Latino. 100% of residents speak only English at home. 11.6% of the population are military veterans. 14.6% of residents have a disability. 94.6% have health insurance coverage.

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