Minnesota
Wells is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 2,317. Residents earn $58,663 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Wells receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Wells offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Wells is $58,663, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Wells is $93,200, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $699 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Wells is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 621 per 100,000, 68% below the national average.
19.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Wells experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches, including 40.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 96.4% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.6% |
| 73% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,663 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,393 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $998 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,356 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.8% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 492 |
| County GDP | $788M |
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Healthcare | 47 |
| Retail | 57 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,944 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.16% |
| Commute Time | 18.8 min |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |
| Census Median | $93,200 |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $136,098 |
| Census Median Rent | $699 |
| 40% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,944 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.16% |
| Obesity | 38.9% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.8% |
| Depression | 26.1% |
| Mental Distress | 18.3% |
| Physical Distress | 13.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.4% |
| Premature Death | 7,137/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 62.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 47 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 620.6/100K |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 88.7/100K |
| Theft | 487.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 44.3/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.5 inches |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 40.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,135 ft (346 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,109/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7432°N, 93.7329°W |
| County FIPS | 27043 |
Winner: Republican by 37.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.8% |
| 41% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.7% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,109/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 47 |
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Retail Stores | 57 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 18.8 min |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |