What are the schools like in Welda, KS?

School district data for Welda is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Welda?

The median household income in Welda, KS is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Welda, KS?

Welda has an average high temperature of 40.5°F in January and 89.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 12.8 inches.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in Welda, KS?

Welda has a violent crime rate of 203.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 738.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Welda, KS a Good Place to Live?

Welda is a small town of 163 in Kansas, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Welda stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Welda is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

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

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Welda metro area.

Metric	Welda, KS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$93,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	60.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Welda's violent crime rate is 203.6 per 100,000 residents — 46% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

203.6 /100k

Property Crime

738.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Welda, KS	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Welda sees average highs of 40.5°F in January and 89.0°F in July, with 41.7 inches of annual precipitation and 12.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Welda, KS
Average High — January	40.5°F
Average High — July	89.0°F
Annual Precipitation	41.7"
Annual Snowfall	12.8"

Demographics

Metric	Welda, KS	National Avg
Population	163	—
Median Age	29.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	33.7%	22.2%
65 and over	12.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Mont Ida, KS 5 mi Lone Elm, KS 7 mi Colony, KS 8 mi Garnett, KS 8 mi Kincaid, KS 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Welda

Welda, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

66091

Welda vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Welda, KS affordable or expensive?

Welda has a median home value of $93,900 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Welda, KS?

Welda's violent crime rate is 203.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 738.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Welda?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Welda, KS a good place to live?

Welda, KS has a population of 163, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Welda?

Welda averages 40.5°F in January and 89.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.7 inches with about 12.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Welda?

Welda, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 66091.

What is the population of Welda?

The population of Welda, Kansas is 163 with a median age of 29.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Welda?

Key numbers for living in Welda: median home $93,900, median household income N/A, crime index 46 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Welda side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.