Wellton Hills, AZ

Arizona · Metropolitan Area

Wellton Hills is a small town in Arizona with a population of 249. Residents earn $65,750 per year, which is 13% below the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
249 Population 389/sq mi density
$65,750 Median Income $12,990 per capita
$181,900 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
73°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$65,750 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$181,900 home value
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $65,750
13% lower than US avg
Home Value $181,900
35% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.5%
11% higher than US avg
Unemployment 7.3%
103% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.8%
53% lower than US avg

How Wellton Hills Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population249
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density389/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 87%
Veterans27.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,750
Per Capita$12,990
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$11,353M
Commute16 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$181,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression19.7%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp73°F
AQI45 (Good)
Rain4.0 in/yr
Elevation362 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+94.0%
School Score4.62

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute16 min
Broadband56.0%
Libraries9

Is Wellton Hills a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wellton Hills receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Wellton Hills stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wellton Hills is $65,750, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Wellton Hills is $181,900, 35% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Wellton Hills has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F. Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 93°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 4.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Wellton Hills has a population of 249 with a density of 389 people per square mile. The median age is 38.4 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (87.1%), with 5.6% Hispanic.

Population

249
Total Population
389
People / sq mi
38.4yrs
Median Age
1% below US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.2%
Female 51.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Wellton Hills vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.0%
20% above US avg
Spanish6.0%
55% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Wellton Hills vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wellton Hills is $65,750, which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes.

Income: Wellton Hills vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,750
13% below US avg
Per Capita Income$12,990
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036
IRS Avg AGI$53,272

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.3%
103% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.8%
53% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,988
County GDP$11,353M

Business (County)

Restaurants371
Healthcare417
Retail466
Manufacturing95

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,473
1% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.91%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Wellton Hills is $181,900, 35% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$181,900
35% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,053
1 Bedroom$1,151
2 Bedrooms$1,419
3 Bedrooms$1,889
4 Bedrooms$2,158

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,473
1% below US avg
Effective Rate1.91%
In Wellton Hills, 35.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 19.7% report depression. 20.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Wellton Hills vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.5%
11% above US avg
Diabetes10.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure28.9%
Asthma9.9%
COPD5.1%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.7%
Physical Inactivity20.5%
Depression19.7%
Mental Distress15.7%
Physical Distress12.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.9%
Checkup Rate72.3%
Premature Death9,876/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.3/10
Exercise Access78.2%
Healthcare Facilities417

Crime Rates: Wellton Hills vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)25

Safety Score

Wellton Hills has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 93°F in July. Annual precipitation is 4.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 93°F Jul (34°C)
Annual Average73.2°F
36% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average93°F (34°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall4.0 inches
89% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation362 ft (110 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density389/sq mi
Coordinates32.6232°N, 114.1452°W
County FIPS04027
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 20.4-point margin. 56.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.8%
D 39.3%

Winner: Republican by 20.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+94.0%
School Test Score4.62
A+ Education Grade (4.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density389/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access56.0%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities417
Restaurants371
Retail Stores466

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)25

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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