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Welda, KS
Census-designated place in Anderson County, Kansas.
Population
233
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
251
ZIP codes
0
Welda and its ZIP codes
Welda at a glance
- Welda is about 7 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Anderson County. PPP loans are for Welda.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,917
2,447 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,187
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$54M
FY 2026, $6,893 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Welda, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
486
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
5
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 20°F
40.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Welda, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.6%
U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
19.0%
U.S. 12.8% +6.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Welda
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mont IdaCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.2 |
| Lone ElmCity | 7.1 mi | 0.1 |
| GarnettCity | 8.1 mi | 3.1 |
| ColonyCity | 8.3 mi | 0.5 |
| KincaidCity | 9.8 mi | 0.5 |
| WestphaliaCity | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| MildredCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| HarrisCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| CentervilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| RichmondCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| GreeleyCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| Blue MoundCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| GasCity | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| La HarpeCity | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| IolaCity | 18 mi | 4.5 |
| Neosho FallsCity | 19 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Welda, KS in?
- Welda is in Anderson County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Welda, KS?
- About 233 people live in Welda, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Welda?
- Nearby places include Mont Ida (5.1 mi), Lone Elm (7.1 mi), Garnett (8.1 mi), Colony (8.3 mi), Kincaid (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023