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Crime in Wellston summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Wellston. Key points include:
There were 69 total crimes in Wellston in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Wellston is 1,261.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Wellston is 255.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Wellston is 1,005.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Wellston is -40.48% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Wellston Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Wellston / 100k People |
Ohio / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 69 | 1,261.4 | 1,844.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 14 | 255.9 | 293.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 18.3 | 45.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 10 | 182.8 | 197.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 55 | 1,005.5 | 1,551.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 3 | 54.8 | 206.0 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 50 | 914.1 | 1,132.8 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 2 | 36.6 | 212.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Wellston summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Wellston. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Ohio. Key points include:
The cost of living in Wellston is 83 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Wellston is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Wellston is $117,953.
The median income in Wellston is $56,193.
Wellston's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Wellston Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Wellston | Ohio | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 90 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 94 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 52 | 75 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 95 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 97 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Wellston, OH Weather
The average high in Wellston is 64.2° and the average low is 41.3°.
There are 83.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 41.4 inches of precipitation each year with 22.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Wellston |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 64.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 83.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 41.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 22.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Wellston Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Wellston
The current population in Wellston is 5,452. The population has decreased 5.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,452 | 0.5% |
| 2023 | 5,426 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 5,420 | 0.2% |
| 2021 | 5,408 | -2.1% |
| 2020 | 5,522 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 5,520 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 5,540 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 5,560 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 5,595 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 5,569 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 5,590 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 5,625 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 5,664 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 5,697 | -0.7% |
| 2010 | 5,737 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Wellston
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Wellston is:
97.7% White with 5,328 White residents.
0.2% African American with 10 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
2.1% Two Or More with 114 Two Or More residents.
0.0% Hispanic with 0 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Wellston | OH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.7% | 75.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.2% | 12.0% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.1% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 0.0% | 4.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Wellston
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Wellston is 50.3% female with 2,744 female residents.
Wellston is 49.7% male with 2,708 male residents.
| Gender | Wellston | OH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Wellston for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Wellston completed < 9th grade.
12.0% of adults in Wellston completed 9-12th grade.
58.0% of adults in Wellston completed high school / ged.
11.0% of adults in Wellston completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Wellston completed associate's degree.
5.0% of adults in Wellston completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Wellston completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Wellston completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Wellston completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Wellston | OH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 12.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 58.0% | 32.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 11.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 5.0% | 19.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Wellston, Ohio
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5.6% of households in Wellston earn Less than $10,000.
4.4% of households in Wellston earn $10,000 to $14,999.
14.9% of households in Wellston earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.5% of households in Wellston earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.5% of households in Wellston earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.8% of households in Wellston earn $50,000 to $74,999.
19.0% of households in Wellston earn $75,000 to $99,999.
9.3% of households in Wellston earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.8% of households in Wellston earn $150,000 to $199,999.
8.1% of households in Wellston earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Wellston | OH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.6% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.4% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.9% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.5% | 7.5% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.5% | 11.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.8% | 16.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 19.0% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.3% | 17.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.8% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.1% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
