WellingtonWI
A town of 673, settled in 1858.
Is Wellington a good place to live?
Wellington’s average trip to work is 35 minutes, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 22 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Among 363 Wisconsin towns, just 3 have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Wellington. Wellington has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
673 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Wellington: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Wellington, and how to reach them.
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 Wellington.
Wellington has 0.3 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Wellington for work: only 1% work in town. Jobs based in Wellington grew to 73 in 2023, 59 more than in 2013. At $61,000, Wellington’s median household income is against $87,000 in Wisconsin’s towns and $80,000 across U.S. towns.
| Wellington | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Work from home | 8.2% | 12% | 11% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.7% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Wellington faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 73% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Fewer middle-aged adults than Wisconsin overall
Adults 35 to 64 are 30% of residents (38% statewide); children under 18 are 28% of residents (21% statewide). Wellington’s median age is 36.5 years. 27% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 33% across Wisconsin.
| Wellington | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.5 years | 42.1 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 22% | 20% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 27% | 32% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
56% women, 44% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±8.7 points. Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Wellington | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 10.3% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 18% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 13.9% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 5.9% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 7.6% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 7.6% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 14.3% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 9.6% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 12.7% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 13.7% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 31.8% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 16.6% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.5% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 20.3% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 7.1% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 700, single groups can be off by several points
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Wellington
Wellington has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Wellington is 81°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
More of Wellington’s adults smoke cigarettes than in the typical Wisconsin or U.S. town
20% of adults smoke cigarettes in Wellington. Only 3 of the 358 Wisconsin towns we compare have a higher share of adults who get no exercise outside work than Wellington. 18% of adults binge drink in Wellington.
| Wellington | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 14% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 26% | 25% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 13% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 38% | 35% |
| What stands out | Wellington | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 18% | 9.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.1% | 6.5% |
| More smokers | 20.3% | 13.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Wellington
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Wellington; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Wellington residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
99% of working residents leave Wellington for work
Where Wellington’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Wellington
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Wellington is a town in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 666 at the 2020 census.
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- Area
- 35 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,371 ft
- Area code
- 608
Questions about Wellington
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Wellington, WI a good place to live?
Wellington has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.