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Wellsburg, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Grundy County County
Wellsburg, IA
At a Glance
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)
Is Wellsburg a Good Place to Live?
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 4.0% (11% 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 $154,305. 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.
Safety & Crime
Wellsburg reports 96 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,283/100K.
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.