Ohio
Wellston is a small city in Ohio with a population of 5,426. Residents earn $55,159 per year, which is 27% below the national average.
Based on current data, Wellston receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Wellston has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Wellston is $55,159, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. 13.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Wellston is $107,900, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $749 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Wellston is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 72 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,848 per 100,000, 96% above the national average.
10.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Wellston experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches, including 20.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.2% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,159 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,438 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $882 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,156 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.0% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 755 |
| County GDP | $1,314M |
| Restaurants | 59 |
| Healthcare | 85 |
| Retail | 121 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,048 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.82% |
| Commute Time | 29.9 min |
| Work from Home | 2.0% |
| Census Median | $107,900 |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $114,645 |
| Median List Price | $144,700 |
| Median List Price | $144,700 |
| $/Sq Ft | $193 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.1% |
| Price Drops | 30.0% |
| Inventory | 10 |
| Census Median Rent | $749 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,048 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.82% |
| Obesity | 47.0% |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.9% |
| Heart Disease | 7.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.2% |
| Asthma | 12.2% |
| COPD | 10.9% |
| Stroke | 4.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.7% |
| Depression | 31.3% |
| Mental Distress | 23.1% |
| Physical Distress | 17.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.4% |
| Premature Death | 13,453/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 46.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 85 |
| Total Violent | 72.3/100K |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 18.1/100K |
| Robbery | 36.1/100K |
| Assault | 18.1/100K |
| Total Property | 3,847.5/100K |
| 96% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 776.7/100K |
| Theft | 2,763.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 307.1/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.1 inches |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 20.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 718 ft (219 m) |
| Area | 7.0 sq mi (18.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 778/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1174°N, 82.5376°W |
| County FIPS | 39079 |
Winner: Republican by 58.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.7% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 778/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 85 |
| Restaurants | 59 |
| Retail Stores | 121 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 29.9 min |
| Work from Home | 2.0% |