Wells, NY
Living in Wells
Bikeability11
Walkability33
Commute98
Public Transit16
Affordability61
Public Safety98
Airports21
Hospitals11
Colleges93
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Schools55
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
630Population-138 (2010–19)
49 y Median Age-6 (2010–19)
11%College-Educated-6% (2010–19)
79%Family Households+17% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years35%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate29%
Some College56%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household79%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income+$5.2k (2010–19)
98%Above Poverty+21% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year-9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K1%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
Employers
Government50%
Private sector27%
Self-employed1%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance38%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office12%
Service8%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$161kMedian Home Value+$13k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$35 (2010–19)
18%Owner-Occupied-20% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home18%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196926%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier16%
Home Value
Less than $50K19%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K47%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K10%
House Heating Type
Electricity6%
Fuel oil, kerosene50%
LP gas32%
Wood7%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wells
United States45
New York39
Hamilton County3
Property Crime in Wells
United States48
New York28
Hamilton County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (26%)(67%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | 4 | 29 |
| Feb | 21 | 3 | 20 |
| Mar | 30 | 3 | 17 |
| Apr | 44 | 4 | 4 |
| May | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 4 | 1 |
| Nov | 37 | 4 | 7 |
| Dec | 25 | 4 | 21 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wells
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding75
Tornado13
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wells, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wells, NY
Ambleside Schoo
25 miles, SE
Shady Lane School
31 miles, S
Wilton Baptist Academy
32 miles, SE
St Marys Institute
32 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Wells, NY
Skidmore College
33 miles, SE
SUNY Empire State College
34 miles, SE
Union College
44 miles, SE
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
50 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wells, NY
Nathan Littauer Hospital
22 miles, S
St Mary's Healthcare
31 miles, S
Saratoga Hospital
33 miles, SE
Glens Falls Hospital
33 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Wells, NY
Albany International Airport
51 miles, SE
Syracuse Hancock International Airport
93 miles, W
Burlington International Airport
94 miles, NE
Watertown International Airport
95 miles, NW