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Wellston, OH
City in Jackson County, Ohio.
Population
5,452
Land area
7sq mi
People per sq mi
783
ZIP codes
0
Wellston and its ZIP codes
Wellston at a glance
- Wellston is about 2.7 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- The median household income is $56,193, 21% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $124,000 (42% below Ohio) and median rent is $534 a month.
Local data for Wellston, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wellston, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,193
Poverty rate
25.0%
Median home value
$124,000
Median rent
$534/mo
Homeownership
70.7%
Bachelor's or higher
12.0%
Median age
40.1
Average commute
36.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (582), Irish Americans (448), Italian Americans (156).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Wellston.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,906
10,220 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,475
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$213M
FY 2026, $6,514 per person
How people get to work
Wellston, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.8%
- Carpooled13.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.9%
- Worked from home1.0%
Average one-way commute: 36.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wellston, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
412
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
58
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 21°F
45.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wellston, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.7%
U.S. 33.3% +13.4 pts
Diabetes
16.7%
U.S. 12.1% +4.6 pts
Smoking
23.0%
U.S. 12.8% +10.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.7%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Wellston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HamdenVillage | 3 mi | 0.5 |
| CoaltonVillage | 3.9 mi | 0.6 |
| McArthurVillage | 9.3 mi | 1.7 |
| JacksonCity | 10 mi | 9.1 |
| WilkesvilleVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| ZaleskiVillage | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| VintonVillage | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| Oak HillVillage | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| Richmond DaleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Centerville (Thurman)Village | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| BeaverVillage | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| Rio GrandeVillage | 19 mi | 1.4 |
| BidwellCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.5 |
| AlbanyVillage | 20 mi | 1.4 |
| StockdaleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| New MarshfieldCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wellston, OH in?
- Wellston is in Jackson County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Wellston, OH?
- About 5,452 people live in Wellston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wellston?
- Nearby places include Hamden (3 mi), Coalton (3.9 mi), McArthur (9.3 mi), Jackson (10 mi), Wilkesville (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023