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Wellman, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Washington County County
Wellman, IA
At a Glance
How Wellman Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wellman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Wellman a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Wellman residents earn a median household income of $56,696 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,774. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 858 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wellman is $149,000 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $231,835. Median rent is $765/month, with 21.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Wellman reports 541 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 42% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 946/100K.
Education
21.5% of adults in Wellman hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wellman has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.