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Wellston, MI
Census-designated place in Manistee County, Michigan.
Population
353
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
362
ZIP codes
0
Wellston and its ZIP codes
Wellston at a glance
- Wellston is about 2 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
Local data for Wellston, MI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Manistee County. PPP loans are for Wellston.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,320
7,448 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,847
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$232M
FY 2026, $9,256 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Wellston, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
240
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
37
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 12°F
38.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wellston, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.1%
U.S. 33.3% +6.8 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
20.7%
U.S. 12.8% +7.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities near Wellston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BrethrenCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 1.3 |
| KalevaVillage | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| CaberfaeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| HarriettaVillage | 14 mi | 1 |
| Free SoilVillage | 15 mi | 1 |
| StronachCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| OnekamaVillage | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| ParkdaleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| FountainVillage | 16 mi | 1 |
| Filer CityCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| EastlakeVillage | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| Bear LakeVillage | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| Oak HillCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| MesickVillage | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| ManisteeCity | 18 mi | 3.3 |
| CopemishVillage | 18 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wellston, MI in?
- Wellston is in Manistee County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Wellston, MI?
- About 353 people live in Wellston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wellston?
- Nearby places include Brethren (6.5 mi), Kaleva (11 mi), Caberfae (12 mi), Harrietta (14 mi), Free Soil (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023