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Wellsville, MO
City in Montgomery County, Missouri.
Population
1,165
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
758
ZIP codes
0
Wellsville and its ZIP codes
Wellsville at a glance
- Wellsville is about 8.4 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $61,429, 13% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $84,400 (63% below Missouri) and median rent is $725 a month.
Local data for Wellsville, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wellsville, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,429
Poverty rate
14.4%
Median home value
$84,400
Median rent
$725/mo
Homeownership
72.4%
Bachelor's or higher
14.8%
Median age
38.8
Average commute
33.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (197), Irish Americans (120), Scottish Americans (74).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montgomery County. PPP loans are for Wellsville.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,989
3,178 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,036
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$83.7M
FY 2026, $7,392 per person
How people get to work
Wellsville, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.6%
- Carpooled12.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.2%
Average one-way commute: 33.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wellsville, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
370
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
5
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 19°F
41.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wellsville, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
14.6%
U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts
Smoking
20.2%
U.S. 12.8% +7.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
Cities near Wellsville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MartinsburgTown | 4.5 mi | 0.3 |
| BuellCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.1 |
| Montgomery CityCity | 8 mi | 3.4 |
| MiddletownTown | 9.2 mi | 0.3 |
| Benton CityVillage | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| DanvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| LaddoniaCity | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| Rush HillVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| BellflowerCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| New FlorenceCity | 13 mi | 3 |
| FarberCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| VandiverVillage | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| VandaliaCity | 17 mi | 2.2 |
| High HillCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| MexicoCity | 18 mi | 12.2 |
| AuxvasseCity | 18 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wellsville, MO in?
- Wellsville is in Montgomery County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Wellsville, MO?
- About 1,165 people live in Wellsville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wellsville?
- Nearby places include Martinsburg (4.5 mi), Buell (7.5 mi), Montgomery City (8 mi), Middletown (9.2 mi), Benton City (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023