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Wellsville, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Hancock County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,096 Population 1,720/sq mi density
$29,440 Median Income $22,973 per capita
$55,400 Home Value $105,373 Zillow
$753 Median Rent 36.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$29,440 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,400 home value, $753/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Wellsville, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$29,440
61% below
$22,973 per capita
Home Value
$55,400
80% below
Zillow: $105,373
Median Rent
$753/mo
35% below
36.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
102/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.2%
73% below
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
72% above
36.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.1%
44% above
24.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

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
39%
Home Value
20%
Rent
65%
Poverty
296%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
172%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wellsville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wellsville residents earn a median household income of $29,440 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,973. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 36.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 901 business establishments, including 68 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wellsville is $55,400 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $105,373. Median rent is $753/month, with 36.0% 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 1938.

Safety & Crime

Wellsville reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 102/100K.

Education

9.2% of adults in Wellsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wellsville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population3,096
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density1,720/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

D
Median Income$29,440
Per Capita$22,973
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty36.7%
County GDP$1,249M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,009

Housing

A+
Home Value$55,400
Rent$753
Ownership59.3%
Zillow$105,373
Housing Units1,593
Rent Burden36.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property102/100K

Health

Obesity46.1%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking24.5%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death12,479/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation715 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.2%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute21 min
Broadband80.3%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Wellsville was founded in 1797.
The median home in Wellsville was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.