At a Glance
Median Income
$39,474
$21,718 per capita
Median Rent
$1,053/mo
42.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
3,937/100K
5,349/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.9%
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
22.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.0%
27.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
293 sunny days/yr
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?
C
2.2 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wellston residents earn a median household income of $39,474 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,718. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
Safety & Crime
Wellston reports 3,937 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 936% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,349/100K. The murder rate is 256.7/100K.
Education
9.9% of adults in Wellston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wellston has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,690
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density1,817/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$39,474
Per Capita$21,718
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty22.3%
Housing
B
Home Value
Rent$1,053
Ownership51.8%
Zillow$56,121
Housing Units1,018
Rent Burden42.5%
Crime
F
Violent3,937/100K
Property5,349/100K
Murder256.7/100K
Assault2,867/100K
Burglary1,669/100K
Health
Obesity49.0%
Diabetes20.7%
Smoking27.8%
Heart Disease7.9%
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation568 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.9%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute20 min
Broadband56.4%
EV Stations5
Did You Know?
The median home in Wellston was built in 1954.
12.6% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is St Louis Lambert International (7 miles).
14.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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