Home Value
$200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
10.3%
69% lower than US avg
Unemployment
39.1%
986% higher than US avg
How Wells Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population218
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density4/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Economy
Median IncomeN/A
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment39.1%
PovertyN/A
Commute15 min
Housing
Home Value$200,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units105
Climate
Avg TempN/A
Elevation3,950 ft (1,204 m)
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+31.0%
Graduate+0.0%
Is Wells a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Wells receives an overall livability score of 1.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of D. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Wells faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.
Economy & Jobs
At 39.1%, unemployment is notably high. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Wells is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership.
Education
10.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.0% have completed high school.
Wells has a population of 218 with a density of 4 people per square mile. The median age is 42.8 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.8%).
Population
218
Total Population
2021 Census
42.8yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 95.5% |
| 22% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 4.6% |
The median household income in Wells is N/A. The unemployment rate is 39.1% (above the 3.6% US average). Workers commute an average of 15 minutes.
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 39.1% |
| 986% above US avg |
| |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 14.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 76.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 15.4% |
The median home value in Wells is $200,000, 29% below the national average.
Home Values
| Census Median | $200,000 |
| 29% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 71.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.6% |
| Housing Units | 105 |
Property Tax