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Wellston, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Wexford County County
Wellston, MI
At a Glance
How Wellston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wellston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Wellston a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Wellston residents earn a median household income of $48,125 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,433. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 895 business establishments, including 90 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wellston is $109,800 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,535. Median rent is $642/month, with 45.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Wellston reports 213 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,953/100K.
Education
2.5% of adults in Wellston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (93% below the national average). 67.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wellston has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.