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Wellston, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Wexford County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
425
Population
438/sq mi density
$48,125
Median Income
$16,433 per capita
$109,800
Home Value
$161,535 Zillow
$642
Median Rent
45.0% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
213
Violent Crime/100K
1,953 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,125 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,800 home value, $642/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
213 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Wellston has a cool climate with 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. The area receives 119.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 44.2°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 438/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.2227°N, 85.9681°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Wexford County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gaylord Regional (GLR) 83 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0442 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 33.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in |
Wellston has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 20°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.5").