Wellsville is a small town of 1,177 in Missouri, with a median household income of $57,708
and a 4.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is
15% below the national average.
Strengths:
Wellsville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Wellsville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Wellsville 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: 85.3
Wellsville's overall cost of living index is 85.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Wellsville costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.
Metric
Wellsville, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$70,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$580
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
75.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$57,708
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Wellsville's violent crime rate is 190.5 per 100,000 residents
— 50% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
190.5 /100k
Property Crime
580.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Wellsville is served primarily by WELLSVILLE MIDDLETOWN R-I.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Wellsville, MO
National Avg
School District
WELLSVILLE MIDDLETOWN R-I
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
78.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Wellsville sees average highs of 35.7°F in January
and 86.4°F in July,
with 41.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 18.9 inches of snow per year.
Wellsville's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Wellsville roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $70,000 and median rent is $580/month.
Wellsville's violent crime rate is 190.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 580.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Wellsville are operated by WELLSVILLE MIDDLETOWN R-I.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.9:1. 10.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Wellsville, MO has a population of 1,177, a median household income of $57,708, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%.
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.
Wellsville averages 35.7°F in January and 86.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.8 inches
with about 18.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Wellsville, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 63384.
The population of Wellsville, Missouri is 1,177 with a median age of 37.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Wellsville: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $70,000, median household income $57,708, crime index 41 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wellsville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.