The Town FilesWellton, Arizona
Town in Yuma County · population 2,375 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $55,600
- Household income
- $58,470
- Jan low / Jul high
- 43° / 106°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 65.5
Wellton is a town of 2,375 people in Yuma County, Arizona. The median home is worth $55,600, below the typical Arizona town ($248,600). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 91% of Arizona towns, quieter than 82% of Arizona towns, better for retirees than 80% of Arizona towns.
How Wellton ranks
Percentile among Arizona towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Arizona towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Wellton is worth $55,600, below the typical Arizona town ($248,600). Homes cost about 1.0 times the median household income of $58,470, which is more affordable than 96% of Arizona towns. Median rent is $1,517 a month. 87.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Wellton | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $55,600 | $248,600 |
| Median rent | $1,517 | $1,050 |
| Median household income | $58,470 | $60,835 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.0× | 4.0× |
| Homeownership | 87.7% | 78.6% |
| Median year built | 2002 | 1990 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 30.9% | — |
Who lives in Wellton
| People | Wellton | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 65.5 | 42.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 52.1% | 21.8% |
| Under 18 | 14.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.8% | 18.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.2% | 13.8% |
| Veterans | 18.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 17.5% | — |
| Work from home | 29.9% | 10.2% |
| Average commute | 21.1 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.9% | 88.0% |
Weather in Wellton
July highs average 106.0°F and January lows 43.3°F. About 4.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Arizona town: 0.2 in). Expect about 173 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 5 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wellton since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Arizona town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on August 17, 1959 about 7.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on February 10, 1978.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 1 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on August 27, 2010.
Severe weather in Yuma County since 1996
Yuma County has been included in 6 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4524: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3442: Covid-19 |
| September 12, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3241: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| January 19, 1993 | Flood | DR-977: Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding |
| January 15, 1985 | Severe Storm | DR-730: Heavy Rain & High Winds |
Jobs and pay in Yuma County
Yuma County had 71,978 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,873 a year. Unemployment was 13.2% in 2023; in Wellton itself the ACS puts it at 0.5%.
Public schools in Wellton
3 public schools with 372 students, about 26.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope Union High School | 9-12 | 188 | 188.0 |
| Wellton Elementary School | PK-8 | 184 | 14.2 |
| STEDY- Antelope HS Satellite | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Wellton
- Fortuna Foothills, AZ10.7 mi · 27,776 people · home $199,200
- Yuma, AZ19.8 mi · 95,548 people · home $230,000
- Rancho Mesa Verde, AZ25.8 mi · 571 people · home $186,100
- Avenue B and C, AZ26.4 mi · 4,101 people · home $14,700
- Donovan Estates, AZ27.3 mi · 1,295 people · home $152,900
- Somerton, AZ28.1 mi · 14,197 people · home $232,600
Wellton questions
Is Wellton, Arizona a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Wellton scores better for retirees than 80% of Arizona towns and quieter than 82%. 52.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 65.5).
How much does a house cost in Wellton?
The median owner-occupied home in Wellton is valued at $55,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $58,470, so homes cost about 1.0 times income. Median rent is $1,517 a month.
What is the weather like in Wellton?
July highs average 106.0°F and January lows 43.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 4.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Wellton get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wellton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on August 17, 1959. The typical Arizona town has had 1.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)