Wellington, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.3 /5.0
B Good
553 Population 507/sq mi density
$67,404 Median Income $31,799 per capita
$142,000 Home Value $219,836 Zillow
$963 Median Rent 22.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$67,404 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$142,000 home value, $963/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Wellington, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,404
10% below
$31,799 per capita
Home Value
$142,000
50% below
Zillow: $219,836
Median Rent
$963/mo
17% below
22.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.5%
69% below
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
72% above
17.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
21% above
20.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

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)

Income
90%
Home Value
50%
Rent
83%
Poverty
138%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
172%
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 $67,404 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,799. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wellington is $142,000 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,836. Median rent is $963/month, with 22.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.

Education

10.5% of adults in Wellington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wellington has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population553
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density507/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans11.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$67,404
Per Capita$31,799
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty17.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$142,000
Rent$963
Ownership80.9%
Zillow$219,836
Housing Units311
Rent Burden22.0%

Health

Obesity38.9%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking20.1%
Heart Disease6.4%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
Elevation778 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.5%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute31 min
Broadband80.9%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

Wellington was founded in 1837.
The median home in Wellington was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Kansas City International (41 miles).
15.4% of the population has a disability.