At a Glance
Median Income
$36,042
$22,641 per capita
Home Value
$108,200
Zillow: $259,791
Median Rent
$567/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.7%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
26.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
20.9% smoking rate
How Welch Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Welch's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Welch a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Welch residents earn a median household income of $36,042 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,641. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 432 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Welch is $108,200 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $259,791. Median rent is $567/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
10.7% of adults in Welch hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Welch has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population633
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density1,241/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
D
Median Income$36,042
Per Capita$22,641
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty26.6%
County GDP$589M
Avg Weekly Wage$876
Housing
A+
Home Value$108,200
Rent$567
Ownership70.4%
Zillow$259,791
Housing Units283
Rent Burden29.2%
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking20.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death11,484/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain45.6 in/yr
Elevation825 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.7%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute25 min
Broadband74.9%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Welch was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Miami Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.