Wellsville, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,197 Population 777/sq mi density
$61,635 Median Income $21,547 per capita
$74,100 Home Value $197,960 Zillow
$531 Median Rent 19.3% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$61,635 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,100 home value, $531/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Wellsville, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,635
18% below
$21,547 per capita
Home Value
$74,100
74% below
Zillow: $197,960
Median Rent
$531/mo
54% below
19.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,087/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.3%
66% below
81.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18% above
21.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

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)

Income
82%
Home Value
26%
Rent
46%
Poverty
72%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
117%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wellsville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wellsville residents earn a median household income of $61,635 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,547. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wellsville is $74,100 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $197,960. Median rent is $531/month, with 19.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.

Safety & Crime

Wellsville reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,087/100K.

Education

11.3% of adults in Wellsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 81.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wellsville has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,197
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density777/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$61,635
Per Capita$21,547
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty8.9%

Housing

A+
Home Value$74,100
Rent$531
Ownership79.7%
Zillow$197,960
Housing Units471
Rent Burden19.3%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,087/100K

Health

Obesity37.9%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking21.2%
Heart Disease6.5%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain41.8 in/yr
Elevation820 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+81.5%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute30 min
Broadband85.3%
EV Stations4

Did You Know?

The median home in Wellsville was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Columbia Regional (39 miles).
18.5% of the population has a disability.