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Wellington, MO
City in Lafayette County, Missouri.
Population
432
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
396
ZIP codes
0
Wellington and its ZIP codes
Wellington at a glance
- Wellington is about 4.4 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
Local data for Wellington, MO
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lafayette County. PPP loans are for Wellington.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,938
8,754 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,390
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$215M
FY 2026, $6,507 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Wellington, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
482
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
5
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 15°F
42.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wellington, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
20.1%
U.S. 12.8% +7.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
Cities near Wellington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CamdenCity | 4.6 mi | 0.4 |
| NapoleonCity | 5.4 mi | 1.7 |
| FlemingCity | 5.7 mi | 0.5 |
| LexingtonCity | 6.8 mi | 5.2 |
| HenriettaCity | 7.2 mi | 0.6 |
| LevasyCity | 7.2 mi | 0.6 |
| OrrickCity | 9 mi | 1.4 |
| RichmondCity | 9.1 mi | 6.1 |
| OdessaCity | 10 mi | 4.1 |
| MayviewCity | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| Bates CityCity | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| BucknerCity | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| SibleyVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| Oak GroveCity | 12 mi | 6.4 |
| HardinCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| Lake LafayetteCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wellington, MO in?
- Wellington is in Lafayette County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Wellington, MO?
- About 432 people live in Wellington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wellington?
- Nearby places include Camden (4.6 mi), Napoleon (5.4 mi), Fleming (5.7 mi), Lexington (6.8 mi), Henrietta (7.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023