The Town FilesWellington, Kansas
City in Sumner County · population 7,715 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $97,100
- Household income
- $50,333
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 9 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 38.7
Wellington is a city of 7,715 people in Sumner County, Kansas. The median home is worth $97,100, below the typical Kansas town ($128,200). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 94% of Kansas towns, hipper than 82% of Kansas towns, more walkable than 75% of Kansas towns.
How Wellington ranks
Percentile among Kansas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kansas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Wellington is worth $97,100, below the typical Kansas town ($128,200). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $50,333, which is more affordable than 61% of Kansas towns. Median rent is $733 a month. 62.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Wellington | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $97,100 | $128,200 |
| Median rent | $733 | $815 |
| Median household income | $50,333 | $63,857 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 2.1× |
| Homeownership | 62.3% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1956 | 1964 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Wellington
| People | Wellington | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.7 | 38.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 25.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.3% | 24.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.4% | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 9.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.2% | — |
| Work from home | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| Average commute | 16.7 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.2% | 89.2% |
Weather in Wellington
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 22.0°F. About 36.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 9.2 inches of snow (typical Kansas town: 12.4 in). Expect about 67 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 108 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wellington since 1950, compared with 26 for the typical Kansas town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 13, 1965 about 5.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 17, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 116 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on June 2, 1971.
Severe weather in Sumner County since 1996
Sumner County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4943: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| December 19, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4897: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| September 11, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4891: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 17, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4640: Severe Storms And Straight Line Winds |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4504: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Sumner County
Sumner County had 6,248 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $43,763 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Wellington itself the ACS puts it at 7%.
Public schools in Wellington
6 public schools with 1,487 students, about 12.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington High School | 9-12 | 471 | 12.4 |
| Wellington Middle School | 6-8 | 360 | 11.3 |
| Eisenhower Elem | PK-5 | 273 | 18.2 |
| Lincoln Elem | K-5 | 158 | 9.9 |
| Kennedy Elem | PK-5 | 136 | 10.5 |
| Washington Elem | K-5 | 89 | 9.9 |
Towns near Wellington
- Mulvane, KS16.6 mi · 6,286 people · home $176,300
- Clearwater, KS16.8 mi · 2,653 people · home $216,200
- Haysville, KS20.1 mi · 11,262 people · home $161,800
- Derby, KS21.1 mi · 25,625 people · home $236,900
- Oaklawn-Sunview, KS23.6 mi · 2,880 people · home $54,200
- Winfield, KS23.6 mi · 11,777 people · home $132,700
- Arkansas City, KS24.7 mi · 11,974 people · home $86,800
- Rose Hill, KS25.1 mi · 4,185 people · home $219,900
Wellington questions
Is Wellington, Kansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Wellington scores better for retirees than 12% of Kansas towns and quieter than 27%. 18.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.7).
How much does a house cost in Wellington?
The median owner-occupied home in Wellington is valued at $97,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $50,333, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $733 a month.
What is the weather like in Wellington?
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 22.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 36.1 inches of precipitation a year and 9.2 inches of snow.
Does Wellington get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wellington since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 13, 1965. The typical Kansas town has had 26.
- 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)