At a Glance
Median Income
$75,962
$26,343 per capita
Home Value
$213,500
Zillow: $225,156
Median Rent
$977/mo
25.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.4%
70.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
19.4% smoking rate
How Wells Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wells's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wells a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wells residents earn a median household income of $75,962 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,343. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,413 business establishments, including 165 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wells is $213,500 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $225,156. Median rent is $977/month, with 25.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Education
10.4% of adults in Wells hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
70.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wells has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 23.
Data Overview
People
Population1,184
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density172/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born6.8%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$75,962
Per Capita$26,343
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$3,995M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,234
Housing
A+
Home Value$213,500
Rent$977
Ownership64.8%
Zillow$225,156
Housing Units510
Rent Burden25.7%
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death10,188/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain9.1 in/yr
AQI23 (Good)
Elevation5,632 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+70.5%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute25 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Wells was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Elko Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.414 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 165 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.