Wellston is a small town of 794 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $55,665
and a 4.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Wellston stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. 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: 91.0
Wellston's overall cost of living index is 91.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Wellston costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Wellston, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$90,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$794
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
79.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$55,665
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Wellston's violent crime rate is 143.9 per 100,000 residents
— 62% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
143.9 /100k
Property Crime
1726.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Wellston is served primarily by WELLSTON.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Wellston, OK
National Avg
School District
WELLSTON
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Wellston sees average highs of 52.2°F in January
and 94.6°F in July,
with 38.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 2.2 inches of snow per year.
Wellston's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Wellston roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $90,300 and median rent is $794/month.
Wellston's violent crime rate is 143.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1726.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Wellston are operated by WELLSTON.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1. 8.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Wellston, OK has a population of 794, a median household income of $55,665, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%.
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.
Wellston averages 52.2°F in January and 94.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.5 inches
with about 2.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Wellston, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 74881.
The population of Wellston, Oklahoma is 794 with a median age of 41.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Wellston: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $90,300, median household income $55,665, crime index 56 (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.