Iowa · Metropolitan Area
Wellsburg is a small town in Iowa with a population of 710. Residents earn $63,125 per year, which is 16% below the national average.
Based on current data, Wellsburg receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Wellsburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Wellsburg is $63,125, 16% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Wellsburg is $110,800, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $625 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
17.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Wellsburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches, including 32.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.4% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.6% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $63,125 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,606 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,118 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $89,602 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.9% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 389 |
| County GDP | $732M |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Healthcare | 24 |
| Retail | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,000 |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.61% |
| Commute Time | 28.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 10.5% |
| Census Median | $110,800 |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $154,305 |
| Median List Price | $155,000 |
| Median List Price | $155,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $59 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.7% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $625 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 30.0% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 89.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,000 |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.61% |
| Obesity | 37.7% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.6% |
| Depression | 21.4% |
| Mental Distress | 17.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.1% |
| Premature Death | 5,156/100K |
| Exercise Access | 83.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 24 |
| Annual Average | 47.1°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 36.8 inches |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 32.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,097 ft (334 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 645/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4339°N, 92.9266°W |
| County FIPS | 19075 |
Winner: Republican by 41.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.1% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 645/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 79.5% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 24 |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Retail Stores | 39 |
| Avg Commute | 28.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 10.5% |