At a Glance
Median Income
$60,694
$31,733 per capita
Home Value
$91,000
Zillow: $166,278
Median Rent
$1,000/mo
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.7%
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
12.2%
26.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.1%
18.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wellsburg a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 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 $60,694 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,733. The unemployment rate stands at 12.2% (239% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,914 business establishments, including 192 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wellsburg is $91,000 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,278. Median rent is $1,000/month, with 17.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Education
19.7% of adults in Wellsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wellsburg has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population471
Median Age29.9 yrs
Density826/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
C
Median Income$60,694
Per Capita$31,733
Unemployment12.2%
Poverty26.0%
County GDP$4,774M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177
Housing
A+
Home Value$91,000
Rent$1,000
Ownership81.7%
Zillow$166,278
Housing Units181
Rent Burden17.5%
Health
Obesity32.1%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,852/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain35.5 in/yr
Elevation834 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.7%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Commute22 min
Broadband93.4%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Wellsburg was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Elmira/Corning Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 192 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.