What are the schools like in Wells, KS?

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

What is the median household income in Wells?

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

What is the weather like in Wells, KS?

Wells has an average high temperature of 40.4°F in January and 93.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 17.6 inches.

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

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

Wells has a violent crime rate of 52.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 227.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wells, KS a Good Place to Live?

Wells is a small town of 0 in Kansas, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Wells's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

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

All Wells 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 Wells metro area.

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

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Wells's violent crime rate is 52.6 per 100,000 residents — 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

52.6 /100k

Property Crime

227.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Wells, 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	N/A	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	N/A	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wells sees average highs of 40.4°F in January and 93.3°F in July, with 31.7 inches of annual precipitation and 17.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wells, KS
Average High — January	40.4°F
Average High — July	93.3°F
Annual Precipitation	31.7"
Annual Snowfall	17.6"

Demographics

Metric	Wells, KS	National Avg
Population	0	—
Median Age	N/A	38.9
Unemployment Rate	N/A	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	N/A	59.3%
Black or African American	N/A	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	N/A	18.9%
Asian	N/A	6.3%
Under 18	N/A	22.2%
65 and over	N/A	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bennington, KS 8 mi Minneapolis, KS 8 mi Longford, KS 12 mi Manchester, KS 13 mi Niles, KS 13 mi

Wells vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wells, KS affordable or expensive?

Wells has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Wells, KS?

Wells's violent crime rate is 52.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 227.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wells?

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

Is Wells, KS a good place to live?

Wells, KS has a population of 0, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of N/A. 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 Wells?

Wells averages 40.4°F in January and 93.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.7 inches with about 17.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Wells?

The population of Wells, Kansas is 0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wells?

Key numbers for living in Wells: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 13 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wells side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.