Facts and Statistics: Wellsville, Kansas Chamber of Commerce
We've gathered a variety of facts to help you decide if Wellsville is the place for you.
City Government
Wellsville's form of government is Mayor/Council. We have a Comprehensive City Plan and have adopted City Zoning. There are 44 Volunteer Fire Personnel. Our Fire Insurance Class Inside City is 6, Outside City is 9. There are five Full-Time Police.
Population
| Year | City | County |
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| 2000 | 1,606 | 24,784 |
| 1990 | 1,562 | 26,466 |
| 1980 | 1,363 | 21,628 |
| 1970 | 1,183 | 19,254 |
| 1960 | 984 | 19,884 |
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Climate
| Average Temperature: |
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| January | 28° F |
| April | 56° F |
| July | 79° F |
| October | 58° F |
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Local Lakes
| Hillsdale Lake | 10 mi. |
| Pomona Lake | 35 mi. |
| Clinton Lake | 30 mi. |
| Melvern Lake | 40 mi. |
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Highways Serving The Community
| Interstate I-435 | (E-W) | 22 mi. |
| Interstate I-35 | (N-S) | 1 mi. |
| U.S. Highway US 56 | (E-W) | 3 mi. |
| State Highway K-68 | (E-W) | 3 mi. |
| State Highway K-33 | (N-S) | 1 mi. |
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