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Wellston, Ohio

Introduction to Wellston, Ohio

Wellston, Ohio, in Jackson county, is 48 miles N of Huntington, West Virginia (center to center) and 63 miles SE of Columbus, Ohio. About 6,078 people people live in Wellston.

Wellston History

Wellston, which was a land known for its abundant resources of superior quality coal, was founded by Harvey Wells and named in his honor. The town was laid out in November 1873, and the first iron furnace was constructed in 1874. This was shortly followed by the construction of many more furnaces. The growth and prosperity of the town continued with the development of railroads and new businesses, and Wellston was incorporated as a village in February 1876.

Wellston and Nearby Attractions

  • Lake Alma State Park
  • Buckeye Furnace
  • Hocking Valley Scenic Railway
  • Southern Ohio Museum
  • Seip Mound
  • Clark Planetarium

Things To Do In Wellston

Numerous interesting places to visit are located near Wellston, such as the Southern Ohio Museum, which displays a wide range of artifacts. Point Pleasant River Museum and West Virginia State Farm Museum are also nearby. Parks such as Tar Hollow State Park, Lake Hope State Park, and Jackson Lake State Park offer opportunities for recreation and are known for their scenic beauty, hiking trails, and campsites. Two places of historical significance near Wellston are Leo Petroglyph and Buckeye Furnace.

Wellston Transportation

Port Columbus International Airport is the nearest major airport.

Wellston Higher Education

Some of the colleges near Wellston are Ohio University, Shawnee State University, Hocking College, and University of Rio Grande.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Wellston Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Wellston Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Wellston, OH

Comparing Wellston to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Female Share of the Population88
Senior Citizens66
Age of the Population44
Male Share of the Population33
Well-Paid Single Men22
Racial Diversity13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size66
Portion of People Married44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty22
People in Middle Class or Better21
Median Family Income22
College Educated Adults13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home78
Walking and Biking to Work35
Short Commute Times32
Public Transportation Use23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents99
Affordability of Property Taxes99
People Living Alone66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Housing Recently Built36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime32
Low Property Crime21
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