Wellsburg, WV
Living in Wellsburg
Bikeability
19
Walkability
56
Commute
41
Public Transit
21
Affordability
100
Public Safety
94
Airports
49
Hospitals
34
Colleges
69
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
23
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
2.6k
Population
-221 (2010–19)
50 y
Median Age
+9 (2010–19)
24%
College-Educated
+6% (2010–19)
49%
Family Households
-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate42%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household49%
Householder living alone46%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$40k
Median Household Income
+$7k (2010–19)
75%
Above Poverty
-5% (2010–19)
30 mi
Average Commute
90%
Lived Here Last Year
-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
Employers
Government13%
Private sector66%
Self-employed1%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office28%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Walked5%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$87k
Median Home Value
+$6k (2010–19)
-
Built 2000 or Later
$403
Median Monthly Rent
+$73 (2010–19)
55%
Owner-Occupied
-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units9%
Year Structure Built
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195926%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier38%
Home Value
Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K48%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity21%
LP gas2%
Utility gas76%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wellsburg
United States45
West Virginia21
Weirton Metro Area14
Brooke County6
Property Crime in Wellsburg
United States48
West Virginia20
Weirton Metro Area26
Brooke County11
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump72%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 3 | 7 |
| Feb | 31 | 2 | 5 |
| Mar | 39 | 3 | 4 |
| Apr | 50 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wellsburg
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding41
Tornado9
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wellsburg, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wellsburg, WV
Bishop John King Mussio Elementary
7 miles, NW
St Pauls Elementary School
8 miles, N
Cornerstone Mennonite School
9 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Wellsburg, WV
Bethany College
6 miles, SE
Franciscan University of Steubenville
7 miles, N
West Liberty University
8 miles, S
Wheeling University
15 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wellsburg, WV
Weirton Medical Center
9 miles, NE
East Ohio Regional Hospital
14 miles, SW
Wheeling Hospital
16 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Wellsburg, WV
Pittsburgh International Airport
25 miles, NE
Akron-Canton Regional Airport
62 miles, NW
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
63 miles, E
North Central West Virginia Airport
71 miles, S