At a Glance
Median Income
$48,125
$16,433 per capita
Home Value
$109,800
Zillow: $178,707
Median Rent
$642/mo
45.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.5%
67.6% high school+
Unemployment
20.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
20.5% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wellston a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 20.0% (456% 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 $178,707. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population425
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density438/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$48,125
Per Capita$16,433
Unemployment20.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,744M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007
Housing
A+
Home Value$109,800
Rent$642
Ownership86.3%
Zillow$178,707
Housing Units212
Rent Burden45.0%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking20.5%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death10,389/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain38.0 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation771 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.5%
High School+67.6%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute16 min
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Wellston was built in 1958.
17.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Gaylord Regional (83 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
34.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.