Wellman, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Washington County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
1,539
Population
1,438/sq mi density
$56,696
Median Income
$30,774 per capita
$149,000
Home Value
$251,346 Zillow
$765
Median Rent
21.8% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$56,696 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$149,000 home value, $765/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Wellman experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. The area receives 25.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,438/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4692°N, 91.8352°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | The Eastern Iowa (CID) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 44.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 41.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.6 in |
Wellman has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 23°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.2").