Wellman

City in Iowa, United States

Overview

Wellman is a small, welcoming city in southeastern Iowa known for its rural charm and tight-knit community. With historic downtown storefronts and friendly neighborhoods, it embodies tranquil Midwestern living. Visitors can enjoy scenic drives, local diners, and seasonal town events.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Iowa
Population
1,524
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.46°, -91.84°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
88
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
94
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,515
Local Cost
$1,000
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
60
English
100
Temperature
10.0°C
Summer Avg
23.2°C
Winter Avg
-4.2°C
Record High
43.3°C
Record Low
-36.0°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
902 mm
Internet Speed
525 Mbps
Upload
59 Mbps
Latency
26 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
IOW
Distance
31 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 6 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 74/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.