At a Glance
Median Income
$51,938
$31,639 per capita
Home Value
$82,900
Zillow: $249,712
Median Rent
$1,034/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
164/100K
1,017/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%
79.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.2%
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Wellton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wellton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wellton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wellton residents earn a median household income of $51,938 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,639. The unemployment rate stands at 0.2% (94% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,988 business establishments, including 371 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wellton is $82,900 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $249,712. Median rent is $1,034/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Safety & Crime
Wellton reports 164 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,017/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
21.3% of adults in Wellton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
79.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wellton has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 93°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 4.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population2,470
Median Age65.7 yrs
Density85/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans19.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$51,938
Per Capita$31,639
Unemployment0.2%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$11,353M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036
Housing
A+
Home Value$82,900
Rent$1,034
Ownership85.8%
Zillow$249,712
Housing Units1,918
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent164/100K
Property1,017/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault131/100K
Burglary295/100K
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,876/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain4.0 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation325 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+79.5%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute22 min
Broadband84.2%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Wellton was founded in 1904.
The median home in Wellton was built in 2001.
29.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Yuma Mcas/Yuma International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
25.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 371 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.
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