Wellsville, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Franklin County County
Wellsville, KS
At a Glance
How Wellsville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wellsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Wellsville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Wellsville residents earn a median household income of $67,292 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,508. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 711 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wellsville is $166,100 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $351,893. Median rent is $1,264/month, with 36.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Wellsville reports 104 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 676/100K.
Education
19.1% of adults in Wellsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wellsville has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches.