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Welch, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Craig County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
633 Population 1,241/sq mi density
$36,042 Median Income $22,641 per capita
$108,200 Home Value $239,678 Zillow
$567 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
384 Violent Crime/100K 3,694 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$36,042 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,200 home value, $567/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
384 violent crimes/100K (1% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Welch enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.7°F
9% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation825 ft (251 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density1,241/sq mi
Coordinates36.8744°N, 95.0944°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCraig County County
Nearest AirportMiami Regional (MIO)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.20"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.57"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score55.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability88.5 / 100
Community Resilience34.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Mar 23, 2024.

Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 65 km
Jan 14, 2016 7 km W of Talala, Oklahoma M2.7 72 km
Apr 3, 2016 Arkansas-Oklahoma border region M2.7 134 km
Sep 3, 2015 6 km WSW of Vera, Oklahoma M2.6 91 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 92 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

752 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 223 fatalities, 2,256 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 49 km 158
May 10, 2008 EF4 15 km 21
May 4, 2003 EF4 61 km 4
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 73 km 0
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 46 km 3
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 14 km 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 16 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 87 km 2
May 25, 2024 EF3 77 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 90 km 3
May 22, 2019 EF3 49 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF3 47 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 86 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 21, 2005 EF3 65 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 80 km 7
May 4, 2003 EF3 93 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 26 km 5
Apr 19, 2000 EF3 56 km 0
Jul 2, 1992 EF3 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (51,112 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 UNNAMED 51,112 63 km
2014 UNNAMED 36,112 93 km
2014 UNNAMED 32,901 98 km
2021 CANDY CREEK 23,167 93 km
2004 UNNAMED 19,648 88 km
2015 WOLF CREEK 18,077 60 km
2014 UNNAMED 17,075 87 km
2023 HWY 123 14,980 89 km
2016 BAR-DEW LAKE 14,806 84 km
2014 UNNAMED 14,119 90 km
2021 HUGHES 10,477 90 km
2015 Z BAR 7 10,170 100 km
2016 MUSTANG 10,060 86 km
2005 CHOUTEAU 9,765 90 km
2003 WOOLAROC 8,859 100 km
2022 LIBERTY RANCH 7,583 99 km
2011 KELLEY 6,561 97 km
2004 UNNAMED 6,373 84 km
2009 TELAMAY HOLLOW 5,686 98 km
2002 HULAH2 5,421 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in
March 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in
April 58°F (14°C) 3.8 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 4.6 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in
September 71°F (22°C) 5.1 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.8 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.3 in

Welch has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 36°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.6").

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