At a Glance
Median Income
$117,578
$34,565 per capita
Home Value
$144,600
Zillow: $118,357
Median Rent
$518/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.2%
71.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
16.2% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wellman a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wellman residents earn a median household income of $117,578 , which is 56% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,565. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 365 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wellman is $144,600 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $118,357. Median rent is $518/month, with 9.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Education
26.2% of adults in Wellman hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% below the national average).
71.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wellman has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population300
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density882/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born14.7%
Veterans1.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$117,578
Per Capita$34,565
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$610M
Avg Weekly Wage$936
Housing
A+
Home Value$144,600
Rent$518
Ownership72.5%
Zillow$118,357
Housing Units111
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death13,280/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain18.0 in/yr
Elevation3,344 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.2%
High School+71.4%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute16 min
Broadband97.8%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Wellman was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Lea County Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
14.7% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.