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Wellington, KY
City in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
Population
492
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
5,396
ZIP codes
0
Wellington and its ZIP codes
Wellington at a glance
- Wellington is about 47 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Wellington.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$74,424
480,013 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,646
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$136B
FY 2026, $173,940 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Wellington, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
1,111
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,982
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 27°F
48.1 inches of rain a year
Cities near Wellington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KingsleyCity | 0.3 mi | 0.1 |
| Strathmoor VillageCity | 0.5 mi | 0.1 |
| Strathmoor ManorCity | 0.7 mi | 0.1 |
| Seneca GardensCity | 0.8 mi | 0.2 |
| West BuechelCity | 1.6 mi | 0.6 |
| Meadowview EstatesCity | 1.9 mi | 0.1 |
| LouisvilleCity | 2 mi | 61.5 |
| Watterson ParkCity | 2.1 mi | 1.4 |
| Norbourne EstatesCity | 2.4 mi | 0.1 |
| LincolnshireCity | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| CambridgeCity | 2.9 mi | 0.1 |
| St. MatthewsCity | 3 mi | 4.4 |
| RichlawnCity | 3 mi | 0.1 |
| Houston AcresCity | 3 mi | 0.1 |
| Poplar HillsCity | 3 mi | 0 |
| BellewoodCity | 3 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wellington, KY in?
- Wellington is in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Wellington, KY?
- About 492 people live in Wellington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wellington?
- Nearby places include Kingsley (0.3 mi), Strathmoor Village (0.5 mi), Strathmoor Manor (0.7 mi), Seneca Gardens (0.8 mi), West Buechel (1.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023