WeldaKS
A town of 270.
270 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Welda. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Welda
Most working residents leave Welda for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Garnett (17%), Iola (7%) and Ottawa (5%). Half commute less than 28 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, hot summers
Welda has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 13 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 66% of U.S. communities.
How healthy Welda is
Welda beats the Kansas average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12.
| What stands out | Welda | KS |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 18.6% | 11.3% |
| More adults with COPD | 10% | 6.7% |
| More smokers | 19.6% | 14% |
4.3% of Welda is conserved land
0.9 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Anderson County Prairies | — | 1,150 |
99% of working residents leave Welda for work
Where Welda’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Welda
Unincorporated community in Anderson County, Kansas
Welda is a census-designated place (CDP) in Welda Township, Anderson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 149.
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- Population
- 149
- Area
- 0.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,100 ft
- ZIP code
- 66091