City profile · Arizona · Census ACS 2023

Wellton, AZ

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Wellton - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

2,470
Residents
$51,938
Median income
$82,900
Median home
$1,382
Median rent (state)

Wellton - the verdict

Nationally, Wellton sits in the 23rd percentile for household income and the 90th percentile for safety among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

23rd
percentile, household income
4th
percentile, home value
53rd
percentile, median rent
90th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Wellton, AZ

2,470 people live in Wellton, Arizona - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Median household income here is $51,938 per year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 9.7%. Wellton's housing stock carries a median value of $82,900, and the median resident age is 65.7 years. 21.3% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 24.4% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 28 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Construction Slowdown), down 42% from five years earlier. Wellton reports a comparatively low crime rate: per-100,000 total crime stands at 379.1 in FBI UCR data, below the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Arizona tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Arizona at 100.7 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Near Average). Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,382 monthly. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Arizona run around $215, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. Natural-hazard exposure scores 92.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

2,470 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Arizona

Median Household Income

$51,938 /yr

Poverty 9.7%

Cost of Living Index (state)

100.7 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Arizona average

How does Wellton compare to other US cities?

Wellton measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 23% higher than other cities
Home value 4% pricier than other cities
Median rent 53% pricier than other cities
Safety 90% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just Arizona and the picture shifts: Wellton ranks #2 of 61 Arizona cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Wellton against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Arizona only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Arizona-relative analysis

Median Home Value places Wellton toward the bottom of Arizona's cities

Among the 327 Arizona cities PlainCities tracks with reported median home value data, Wellton ranks #266 - the 19th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Wellton only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#200 of 333
40th percentile in Arizona
Median Gross Rent
#212 of 394
42nd percentile in Arizona
Median Home Value
#266 of 327
19th percentile in Arizona
Poverty Rate
#189 of 393
52nd percentile in Arizona
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#131 of 394
67th percentile in Arizona

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Arizona only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

23rdIncome percentile
90thSafety percentile

23rd percentile nationally for median household income · 90th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Wellton's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Wellton's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 62 Avg. percentile National median
Wellton's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Wellton's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$82,900 Among the most affordable more affordable than 96% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Above this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Wellton $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Wellton, AZ Wellton, AZ's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Wellton, AZ-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Wellton, AZ median $51,938/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Wellton, AZ's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Wellton, AZ. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 21.3%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 9.7%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 24.4%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
2,470
Median Income
$51,938
Median Home Value
$82,900
Median Age
65.7
Poverty Rate
9.7%
Labor force participation
24.4%
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
379.1
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
37.9
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
341.2
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
3
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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2,300 residents2,400 residents2,500 residents2,600 residents2,700 residents 202020212022202320242025 2,383 residents 2,671 residents ▲ +12.1%
Wellton's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📉 Construction Slowdown
Total Permits (2024)
28
housing units authorized
Single-Family
28
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
11.3
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 48
2020 52
2021 57
2022 46
2023 28
2024 28

Permit volume decreased 42% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
63.3%
Carpool
6.9%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
29.8%

Based on 564 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Arizona - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$131
avg/month
Natural Gas
$34
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$50
avg/month
Total Utilities
$215
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Arizona state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Arizona state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Wellton sits in

Cost of Living Index
100.7
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,382/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
92.6 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Arizona

Superior
2,470 people
Star Valley
2,517 people
Window Rock
2,384 people
Valle Vista
2,376 people
Mohave Valley
2,585 people
Colorado City
2,598 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Wellton's 2,470 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Abbeville, AL
2,470 people
Ixonia, WI
2,470 people
Guin, AL
2,469 people
McQueeney, TX
2,469 people
St. Croix Falls, WI
2,469 people
Crisfield, MD
2,468 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Wellton's $51,938 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Zephyrhills North, FL
$51,932 median income
Cobbtown, GA
$51,932 median income
Town of Pines, IN
$51,944 median income
Cooperstown, ND
$51,932 median income
New Waterford, OH
$51,932 median income
Nyssa, OR
$51,944 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Wellton, AZ Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Wellton, AZ - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 82.4% 11.9% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 16.7% White 82.4% Black or African American 0.7% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.3% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 4.6% Two or more races 11.9% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Wellton compares to nearby Arizona cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Wellton (this city) 2,470 $51,938
Superior 2,470 $42,050
Star Valley 2,517 $66,075
Window Rock 2,384 $44,918
Census ACS 5-year FIPS AZ FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Wellton, AZ?

What is the population of Wellton, AZ? +

2,470 people live in Wellton, AZ according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Wellton, AZ? +

Median annual household income in Wellton runs $51,938, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Wellton? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Wellton; the closest available measure is the Arizona state average, a cost of living index of 100.7 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Arizona vary by metro area.

Is Wellton, AZ safe? +

Wellton has a total crime rate of 379.1 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Wellton, AZ? +

Homes in Wellton carry a median value of $82,900, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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