1st Union Antiques, 2014
Welton’s story
175 years in pictures
The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2004.
- 1851Welton is settled
WeltonIA
A town of 123, settled in 1851.
Photo: Farragutful · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
123
2025 Census estimate · −3.9% since 2020
Median home value
$120K
Census ACS
Household income
$66K
median
Median age
44.9
years
Jobs based here
18
A commuter town
Is Welton a good place to live?
Welton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
123 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Welton: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Welton, and how to reach them.
PowerInterstate Power and Light17.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterWelton Water SupplyNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers71% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Welton’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Iowa you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereClinton County AuditorClinton County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP codes52774, 5203752774 98% · 52037 2%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Welton.
Work & commute
Welton stands out in Iowa and nationally, with fewer of its residents who live below the poverty line
In Welton, the mean commuting time is 21 minutes, above Iowa’s towns (19 minutes) but below U.S. towns (25 minutes). The top destinations are Davenport (14%), DeWitt (10%) and Dubuque (8%). Half commute less than 24 miles.
0%work in town
| Welton | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 2.6% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 19 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $66,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Welton0%
Davenport14%
DeWitt10%
Dubuque8%
Maquoketa6%
24 mi
median commute distance
18
jobs based in Welton
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
The climate in Welton brings four seasons and pleasant summers
The range runs from 13° on a January night to 84° on a July afternoon, with about 29 inches of snow a winter.
29″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter16–32°
Spring39–60°
Summer62–82°
Fall41–62°
Oct 14
typical first frost
Apr 25
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
A larger share of adults have high blood pressure in Welton than in most of Iowa or the rest of the country
The share of adults in Welton who smoke cigarettes is 17%, above both the Iowa town median (15%) and the median of U.S. towns (14%). In Welton, 19% of adults have been diagnosed with depression. On the CDC’s 32 measures, Welton is ahead of Iowa on 2 and behind on 7. Only 10 of the 141 Iowa towns we compare have a higher share of adults who had a checkup this year than Welton.
| Welton | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 35% | 35% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 21% | 23% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 15% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 20% | 16% |
32 measures vs. Iowa
2 better23 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | Welton | IA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.4% | 77.8% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 87.7% | 84.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.7% | 6.6% |
Mercyone Genesis Dewitt Medical Center
6 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Welton faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
FEMA puts nearly two fifths of Welton’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 22% to drought. For Welton, the risk rating from FEMA is 52 of 100. Federal aid has come to Welton households in 2 declared disasters; the latest was in 2007.
52risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingDroughtStrong wind
3
paid flood claims since 2002
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Housing
Homes in Welton sell for about $81K
Only 9 of the 141 Iowa towns we compare have a higher share of households owning their home than Welton. Its midpoint rent stands at $925 a month.
$81Kmedian sale price
| Welton | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 86% | 70% | 73% |
| Median rent | $925 a month | $911 a month | $1,185 a month |
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Welton
16pages on Welton
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Welton; the nearest are
Orion Technical CollegeUniversity or college · Private for-profit · Davenport24.1 mi$15,600 tuitionEastern Iowa Community College DistrictCommunity college · Public · Davenport26.5 mi$4,848 in-state tuitionUniversity of IowaUniversity or college · Public · Iowa City51.3 mi$11,283 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Welton residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Iowa.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Welton for work
Where Welton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
18jobs based in Welton
0%of working residents work in town
24 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Welton
City in Iowa, United States
Welton is a city in Clinton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 121 at the time of the 2020 census. The community is located adjacent to U.S. Route 61, which bypasses Welton just to the east of the city. Prior to the expansion of Highway 61 to a four-lane highway, it passed directly through the city. Following reconstruction of U.S. 61, a new truck stop was built adjacent to U.S. 61 near the southern edge of the city.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1871
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 696 ft
- ZIP code
- 52774
Questions about Welton
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Welton, IA a good place to live?
Welton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.