Wellston, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Jackson County County
Wellston, OH
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 $55,159 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,438. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 755 business establishments, including 59 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wellston is $107,900 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $116,419. Median rent is $749/month, with 24.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Wellston reports 256 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,005/100K.
Education
10.7% of adults in Wellston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wellston has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches.