Wellman is a city in Washington County, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Iowa City, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,524 at the time of the 2020 census.

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Town numbers

ZIP code52356

Area code319

Living in Wellman

Housing in Wellman

$251K▲ 9.7% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Wellman home is worth about $251,000, up 9.7% in a year, close to the Iowa typical home.

Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Work & commute in Wellman

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Most working residents leave Wellman for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Washington (14%), Iowa City (13%) and Kalona (5%). Half commute less than 20 miles.

Washington

14%

Iowa City

13%

Kalona

Fairfield

6%Work in townlive and work in Wellman 20 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 407Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Wellman

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Health Grade C+

Healthier than 42% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 68% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Iowa

1better than IA·7worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 24 are too close to call.

Conditions 7▼ 5 close Habits all close Care 1▲ 6 close Mind all close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

81%More adults treating high blood pressureIA 77.8% · better 16.6%More older adults who have lost all their teethIA 11.6% · worse

Care nearby

Washington County Hospital and ClinicsWashington · 14.6 mi · ER · rural critical access

Proteus, Inc. - Iowa City SiteIowa City · 19.7 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Wellman · CMS · HRSAHealth in Wellman →

Natural hazards in Wellman

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 46% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind🌪️ Tornadoes

3Does Wellman flood?paid flood claims since 2007 4Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Wellman

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Wellman →

Climate in Wellman

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Wellman has cold winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 13°, and about 25 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

33° / 16°Winter

61° / 39°Spring

83° / 61°Summer

63° / 41°Fall

How much snow does Wellman get?About 25 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 11, with the last in spring around Apr 28.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.8° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Wellman →

Schools in Wellman

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School Grade C+

The public schools Wellman’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 65% of Iowa’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

DistrictMid-Prairie Comm School DistrictSchools3

Mid-Prairie West Elementary School C+Elementary · Grades 3–4 · 330 students Mid-Prairie High School B-High · Grades 9–12 · 362 students Mid-Prairie Virtual Academy A-Other · Grades K–12 · 31 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within IA. Ratings are from neighbors.