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Wellsburg, NY
Village in Chemung County, New York.
Population
448
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
789
ZIP codes
0
Wellsburg and its ZIP codes
Wellsburg at a glance
- Wellsburg is 87% denser than New York as a whole.
Local data for Wellsburg, NY
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chemung County. PPP loans are for Wellsburg.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,855
33,485 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,156
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$564M
FY 2026, $6,702 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Wellsburg, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
393
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
415
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 16°F
38.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wellsburg, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.2%
U.S. 33.3% -1.1 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.7%
U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Cities near Wellsburg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SouthportCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 6.4 |
| ElmiraCity | 6.9 mi | 7.3 |
| West ElmiraCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 3 |
| WaverlyVillage | 9 mi | 2.3 |
| Elmira HeightsVillage | 9.2 mi | 1.1 |
| South Waverly, PABorough | 9.5 mi | 0.9 |
| Sayre, PABorough | 11 mi | 2 |
| Millerton, PACensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| Greens Landing, PACensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.7 |
| East Smithfield, PACensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| BreesportCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| Athens, PABorough | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| HorseheadsVillage | 12 mi | 3.9 |
| ErinCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| Horseheads NorthCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| Big FlatsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 16.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wellsburg, NY in?
- Wellsburg is in Chemung County, New York.
- What is the population of Wellsburg, NY?
- About 448 people live in Wellsburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wellsburg?
- Nearby places include Southport (5.4 mi), Elmira (6.9 mi), West Elmira (8.1 mi), Waverly (9 mi), Elmira Heights (9.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023