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Wellsville’s story
Wellsville in pictures
2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
WellsvilleMO
A town of 1,165. Healthier than 87% of U.S. towns.
Photo: TCP04 · CC BY 4.0
Population
1,165
−18% since 2010
Typical home
$198K
+7.3% in a year
Household income
$61K
median
Median age
38.8
years
Jobs based here
162
A commuter town
What makes Wellsville stand out
The 3 things Wellsville does most differently from other towns.
A shrinking town
Wellsville has shrunk 18% since 2010
1,217 people in 2010; 1,165 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Wellsville’s report card
Now in Wellsville
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Residents weigh in
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Weather
Forecast →70°
Light Rain and Fog/Mist
H 76° · L 57°
Local news
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- Louisiana Boys Varsity Basketball @ WMHSmaxpreps.com · Sep 24
- New Haven Varsity Baseball @ WMHSmaxpreps.com · Sep 23
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Wellsville. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 13% of U.S. towns
Wellsville beats the Missouri average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 13.
DHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Missouri
0 better19 too close to call13 worse
| What stands out | Wellsville | MO |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 11.5% | 8% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 21.5% | 15.8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.2% | 6.8% |
Hermann Area District Hospital
27.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
33rd
percentile among MO towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Wellsville
Most working residents leave Wellsville for work: only 8% work in town. The top destinations are Montgomery City (10%), Mexico (8%) and Jefferson City (4%). Half commute less than 34 miles.
8%work in town
Where working residents work
In Wellsville8%
Montgomery City10%
Mexico8%
Jefferson City4%
Columbia4%
34 mi
median commute distance
162
jobs based in Wellsville
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Housing
A typical Wellsville home is worth about $198K
The typical Wellsville home is worth about $198,000, up 7.3% in a year, 26% below the Missouri typical home.
$198KZillow home value
Typical home value
Wellsville$198K
Missouri$268K
+7.3%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Schools
Wellsville’s public schools outperform 31% of Missouri districts
The public schools Wellsville’s kids attend trail 69% of Missouri’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
CSchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellsville-Middletown Elem. | PK–5 | 116 | C |
| Wellsville-Middletown HS | 6–12 | 145 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MO on state testsAll 2 schools →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Wellsville has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 20°.
87°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–41°
Spring43–65°
Summer64–85°
Fall45–66°
Oct 23
typical first frost
Apr 11
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
87°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Safety
Crime reported in Wellsville
Wellsville's reported crime rate is well below Missouri's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. No violent crimes were reported in 2024.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Wellsville0
Missouri4.7
U.S.3.6
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Wellsville10.9
Missouri20.1
U.S.17.7
0
violent crimes reported in 2024
11
property crimes reported in 2024
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 49% of U.S. communities.
49risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHeat wavesCold waves
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Small town
1,165 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
About Wellsville
City in Montgomery County, Missouri, United States
Wellsville is a city in Montgomery County, Missouri, United States. The population was 998 at the 2020 census, down from 1,217 in 2010.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 998
- Area
- 1.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 817 ft
- ZIP code
- 63384
- Area code
- 573
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