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Wellman, IA


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Wellman, Iowa

Wellman, Iowa, in Washington county, is 21 miles SW of Iowa City, Iowa (center to center) and 212 miles NW of St. Louis, Missouri. As of the year 2000 census, 1,393 people lived in Wellman.

The People and Families of Wellman

In Wellman, about 58% of adults are married.

If you spend a lot of time in Wellman, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wellman had a median family income of $40,568. In Wellman, a noticeable number of people work from home rather than commuting every day.

Political Inclinations

Wellman residents donated more money ($500) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Wellman Housing

An estimated 78% of living spaces in Wellman are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Wellman, 87% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Wellman strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

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Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 18%Wellman Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Wellman, IA

Comparing Wellman to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens108
Well-Paid Single Men88
Age of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Women75
Male Share of the Population67
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Female Share of the Population54
Racial Diversity24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
People Above Poverty85
People in Middle Class or Better76
Median Family Income53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Public Transportation Use89
Walking and Biking to Work76
Short Commute Times42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents87
People Living Alone87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Housing Recently Built47
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
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