Iowa · Metropolitan Area
Wellman is a small town in Iowa with a population of 1,539. Residents earn $56,696 per year, which is 25% below the national average.
Based on current data, Wellman receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Wellman offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Wellman is $56,696, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. 8.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Wellman is $149,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $765 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
21.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Wellman experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches, including 25.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 95.3% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.7% |
| 65% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $56,696 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,774 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $933 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $77,685 |
| Unemployment | 0.9% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.3% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 858 |
| County GDP | $1,863M |
| Restaurants | 43 |
| Healthcare | 61 |
| Retail | 89 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,261 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.86% |
| Commute Time | 24.1 min |
| Work from Home | 4.7% |
| Census Median | $149,000 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $231,835 |
| Median List Price | $242,450 |
| Median List Price | $242,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $106 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.3% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $765 |
| 34% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,261 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.86% |
| Obesity | 39.5% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.3% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.5% |
| Depression | 22.9% |
| Mental Distress | 18.4% |
| Physical Distress | 13.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.1% |
| Premature Death | 6,076/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 61 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.9 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 25.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,438/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4692°N, 91.8352°W |
| County FIPS | 19183 |
Winner: Republican by 24.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.5% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,438/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 61 |
| Restaurants | 43 |
| Retail Stores | 89 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 24.1 min |
| Work from Home | 4.7% |