Weldon is a small town of 298 in Illinois, with a median household income of $46,625
and a 5.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Weldon stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 91.1
Weldon's overall cost of living index is 91.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Weldon costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Weldon, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$81,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$867
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
91.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$46,625
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Weldon's violent crime rate is 153.5 per 100,000 residents
— 60% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
153.5 /100k
Property Crime
940.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Weldon is served primarily by Deland-Weldon CUSD 57.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Weldon, IL
National Avg
School District
Deland-Weldon CUSD 57
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
7.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Weldon sees average highs of 33.1°F in January
and 83.6°F in July,
with 38.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 20.7 inches of snow per year.
Weldon's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Weldon roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $81,700 and median rent is $867/month.
Weldon's violent crime rate is 153.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 940.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Weldon are operated by Deland-Weldon CUSD 57.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.3:1. 9.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Weldon, IL has a population of 298, a median household income of $46,625, and an unemployment rate of 5.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Weldon averages 33.1°F in January and 83.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.5 inches
with about 20.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Weldon, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61882.
The population of Weldon, Illinois is 298 with a median age of 48.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Weldon: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $81,700, median household income $46,625, crime index 42 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. 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.
