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About Wellsburg
Village in New York, United StatesWellsburg is a village in Chemung County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, Wellsburg had a population of 490. The village is named after the pioneer family of Abner Wells (1737–1797) who came from Southold on Long Island. Wellsburg is located in the southeast part of the town of Ashland. It is southeast of the city of Elmira and is part of the Elmira Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Housing in Wellsburg
The typical Wellsburg home is worth about $166,000, up 7.4% in a year, 68% below the New York typical home.
Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Work & commute in Wellsburg
Full picture →Most working residents leave Wellsburg for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Elmira (30%), Horseheads (10%) and Big Flats (9%). Half commute less than 12 miles.
Health in Wellsburg
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of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Wellsburg
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 67% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Wellsburg
Full climate →Wellsburg has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 35 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.