Wellsburg, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Grundy County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
710 Population 645/sq mi density
$63,125 Median Income $35,606 per capita
$110,800 Home Value $162,790 Zillow
$625 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$63,125 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,800 home value, $625/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Wellsburg, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,125
16% below
$35,606 per capita
Home Value
$110,800
61% below
Zillow: $162,790
Median Rent
$625/mo
46% below
30.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
49% below
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
75% above
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Wellsburg Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Wellsburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
84%
Home Value
39%
Rent
54%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
175%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wellsburg a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wellsburg residents earn a median household income of $63,125 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,606. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 389 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wellsburg is $110,800 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $162,790. Median rent is $625/month, with 30.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.

Education

17.1% of adults in Wellsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wellsburg has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population710
Median Age47.5 yrs
Density645/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$63,125
Per Capita$35,606
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$732M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,118

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,800
Rent$625
Ownership89.6%
Zillow$162,790
Housing Units388
Rent Burden30.0%

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,156/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain37.5 in/yr
Elevation1,097 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute28 min
Broadband79.5%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Wellsburg was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Waterloo Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.373 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.