At a Glance
Median Income
$76,250
$29,499 per capita
Home Value
$117,900
Zillow: $145,575
Median Rent
$843/mo
31.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
16.9% smoking rate
How Welton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Welton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Welton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Welton residents earn a median household income of $76,250 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,499. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,498 business establishments, including 117 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Welton is $117,900 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $145,575. Median rent is $843/month, with 31.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
7.8% of adults in Welton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Welton has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Data Overview
People
Population139
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density535/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$76,250
Per Capita$29,499
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,951M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014
Housing
A+
Home Value$117,900
Rent$843
Ownership84.6%
Zillow$145,575
Housing Units53
Rent Burden31.7%
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,790/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation694 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute22 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Welton was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 117 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.