Wellington is a small town of 501 in Missouri, with a median household income of $64,125
and a 10.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Wellington stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Wellington is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Wellington 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: 93.3
Wellington's overall cost of living index is 93.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Wellington costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Wellington, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$124,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$950
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
78.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$64,125
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Wellington's violent crime rate is 48.9 per 100,000 residents
— 87% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
48.9 /100k
Property Crime
452.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Wellington is served primarily by WELLINGTON-NAPOLEON R-IX.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Wellington, MO
National Avg
School District
WELLINGTON-NAPOLEON R-IX
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
7.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Wellington sees average highs of 37.5°F in January
and 87.2°F in July,
with 42.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 13.8 inches of snow per year.
Wellington's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Wellington roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $124,700 and median rent is $950/month.
Wellington's violent crime rate is 48.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 452.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Wellington are operated by WELLINGTON-NAPOLEON R-IX.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1. 7.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Wellington, MO has a population of 501, a median household income of $64,125, and an unemployment rate of 10.5%.
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.
Wellington averages 37.5°F in January and 87.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.1 inches
with about 13.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Wellington, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 64097.
The population of Wellington, Missouri is 501 with a median age of 44.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Wellington: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $124,700, median household income $64,125, crime index 16 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wellington side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
