At a Glance
Median Income
$57,717
$28,228 per capita
Home Value
$103,800
Zillow: $116,896
Median Rent
$790/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
144/100K
1,727/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
12.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.0%
20.4% 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 $57,717 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,228. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,295 business establishments, including 2,320 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wellston is $103,800 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $116,896. Median rent is $790/month, with 30.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Wellston reports 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,727/100K.
Education
16.9% of adults in Wellston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wellston has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population908
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density525/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans17.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,717
Per Capita$28,228
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty12.1%
County GDP$73,735M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,267
Housing
A+
Home Value$103,800
Rent$790
Ownership83.7%
Zillow$116,896
Housing Units436
Rent Burden30.0%
Crime
F
Violent144/100K
Property1,727/100K
Health
Obesity45.0%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,807/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain36.0 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation945 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute32 min
Broadband52.4%
Internet Speed144 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Wellston was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Guthrie/Edmond Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
27.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 144 Mbps.
There are 2,320 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 89 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.