What are the schools like in Weldon, CA?

Weldon is served primarily by South Fork Union. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.4:1.

What is the median household income in Weldon?

The median household income in Weldon, CA is $27,377 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.1%.

What is the weather like in Weldon, CA?

Weldon has an average high temperature of 59.1°F in January and 98.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 6.2 inches.

Weldon, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Weldon, CA affordable or expensive?

Weldon's cost of living index is 102, where 100 represents the national average. This means Weldon is 2% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $111,400 and the median rent is $1,071 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Weldon, CA?

Weldon has a violent crime rate of 723.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2403.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Weldon, CA a Good Place to Live?

Weldon is a small town of 2,602 in California, with a median household income of $27,377 and a 6.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 102 (US average = 100), which is 2% above the national average.

Strengths: Weldon stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Weldon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Weldon city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.2

Weldon's overall cost of living index is 102.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Weldon costs roughly 2% more than the average American city.

Metric	Weldon, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$111,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,071	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$27,377	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Weldon's violent crime rate is 723.4 per 100,000 residents — 90% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

723.4 /100k

Property Crime

2403.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Weldon is served primarily by South Fork Union. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Weldon, CA	National Avg
School District	South Fork Union	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	19.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	9.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Weldon sees average highs of 59.1°F in January and 98.1°F in July, with 9.3 inches of annual precipitation and 6.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Weldon, CA
Average High — January	59.1°F
Average High — July	98.1°F
Annual Precipitation	9.3"
Annual Snowfall	6.2"

Demographics

Metric	Weldon, CA	National Avg
Population	2,602	—
Median Age	59.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.9%	6.3%
Under 18	14.9%	22.2%
65 and over	40.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Weldon

Weldon, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

93283

Weldon vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Weldon, CA affordable or expensive?

Weldon's cost of living index is 102, where 100 is the national average. That puts Weldon roughly 2% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $111,400 and median rent is $1,071/month.

What is the crime rate in Weldon, CA?

Weldon's violent crime rate is 723.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2403.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Weldon?

Public schools in Weldon are operated by South Fork Union. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.4:1. 9.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Weldon, CA a good place to live?

Weldon, CA has a population of 2,602, a median household income of $27,377, and an unemployment rate of 6.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Weldon?

Weldon averages 59.1°F in January and 98.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 9.3 inches with about 6.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Weldon?

Weldon, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 93283.

What is the population of Weldon?

The population of Weldon, California is 2,602 with a median age of 59.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Weldon?

Key numbers for living in Weldon: cost of living index 102 (100 = US average), median home $111,400, median household income $27,377, crime index 160 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Weldon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.