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Wellington, MO

Wellington, MO.

Population: 1,014 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Wellington, MO is $221,246 — up 4.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $212,000 after a median 5 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, drought, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$221,246

Median home value

+4.0%

1-year change

5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$221,246
1-year appreciation
+4.0%
3-year appreciation
+17.1%
5-year appreciation
+31.2%
10-year appreciation
+100.7%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$222,749
House Price Index (state)
403.5 (+4.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$212,000
Median list price
$176,250
Median price per sqft
$95
1-year sale-price change
-14.3%
Median days on market
5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
1-year forecast
+1.7%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$960/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,050/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,190/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,550/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,840/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
WELLINGTON-NAPOLEON ELEM., WELLINGTON-NAPOLEON HIGH

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, drought, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 32% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
52.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Lake City Army Ammunition Plant (Northwest Lagoon) (15.8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,086
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
13,118

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Harry S Truman National Historic Site (31 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Lexington Municipal Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) (33 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
7
Hospitals include
CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER, UNIVERSITY HEALTH LAKEWOOD MEDICAL CENTER, LIBERTY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+49 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,969
Housing built before 1970
50.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,619
Mean commute to work
33 min
Households with broadband internet
41.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,632
Average weekly wage
$816
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
24

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

WellingtonState medianUS median
Median home value$221,246$244,663$289,727
Median sale price$212,000$249,900$325,000
Median days on market5 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,619$1,136$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Wellington, MO?
$221,246.
What is the median sale price in Wellington, MO?
$212,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Wellington, MO?
Median days on market: 5 days.
What is typical rent in Wellington, MO?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,190/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Wellington, MO?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, drought, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado.
Is Wellington, MO in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in Wellington, MO?
Risk to homes is higher than 32% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Wellington, MO?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Wellington, MO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Wellington, MO?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Wellington, MO walkable?
Walkability index: 3.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Wellington, MO?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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