At a Glance
Median Income
$60,208
$21,802 per capita
Home Value
$97,500
Zillow: $109,682
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
54.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
13.1% 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?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Welch residents earn a median household income of $60,208 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,802. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 683 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Welch is $97,500 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $109,682. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
16.7% of adults in Welch hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
54.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Welch has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population276
Median Age25.5 yrs
Density189/mi²
Male / Female65% / 36%
Foreign Born18.8%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$60,208
Per Capita$21,802
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$2,326M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,184
Housing
A+
Home Value$97,500
Rent
Ownership51.3%
Zillow$109,682
Housing Units100
Rent Burden18.1%
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,585/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain16.8 in/yr
Elevation3,119 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+54.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 91% / D 8%
Commute21 min
Broadband59.0%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Welch was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Lubbock Preston Smith International (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
18.8% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.