What are the schools like in Wellston, MO?

Wellston is served primarily by DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICE. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and 30 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 6.7:1.

What is the median household income in Wellston?

The median household income in Wellston, MO is $35,278 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.

What is the weather like in Wellston, MO?

Wellston has an average high temperature of 40.6°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 16.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Wellston, MO affordable or expensive?

Wellston's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wellston is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is N/A and the median rent is $1,053 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Wellston, MO?

Wellston has a violent crime rate of 371.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2051.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wellston, MO a Good Place to Live?

Wellston is a small town of 1,913 in Missouri, with a median household income of $35,278 and a 3.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Wellston stands out for an affordable cost of living, short average commutes.

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

All Wellston 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: 96.3

Wellston's overall cost of living index is 96.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Wellston costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Wellston, MO	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,053	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	48.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$35,278	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Wellston's violent crime rate is 371.9 per 100,000 residents — 2% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

371.9 /100k

Property Crime

2051.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Wellston is served primarily by DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICE. The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Wellston, MO	National Avg
School District	DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICE	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	30	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	6.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	8.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wellston sees average highs of 40.6°F in January and 89.6°F in July, with 43.9 inches of annual precipitation and 16.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wellston, MO
Average High — January	40.6°F
Average High — July	89.6°F
Annual Precipitation	43.9"
Annual Snowfall	16.6"

Demographics

Metric	Wellston, MO	National Avg
Population	1,913	—
Median Age	33.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	4.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	92.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	30.0%	22.2%
65 and over	7.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Wellston vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wellston, MO affordable or expensive?

Wellston's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Wellston roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is N/A and median rent is $1,053/month.

What is the crime rate in Wellston, MO?

Wellston's violent crime rate is 371.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2051.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wellston?

Public schools in Wellston are operated by DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICE. The district has several elementary, several middle, and 30 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.7:1. 8.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Wellston, MO a good place to live?

Wellston, MO has a population of 1,913, a median household income of $35,278, and an unemployment rate of 3.0%. 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 Wellston?

Wellston averages 40.6°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.9 inches with about 16.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Wellston?

The population of Wellston, Missouri is 1,913 with a median age of 33.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wellston?

Key numbers for living in Wellston: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income $35,278, crime index 98 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wellston side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.