At a Glance
Median Income
$36,188
$11,111 per capita
Home Value
$56,500
Zillow: $53,953
Bachelor's Degree+
6.3%
74.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
21.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.2%
27.0% 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
3.0 / 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 $36,188 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $11,111. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 382 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Welch is $56,500 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $53,953. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Education
6.3% of adults in Welch hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
74.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Welch has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,492
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density458/mi²
Male / Female77% / 23%
Foreign Born8.5%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
C
Median Income$36,188
Per Capita$11,111
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty21.0%
County GDP$728M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,078
Housing
A+
Home Value$56,500
Rent
Ownership75.0%
Zillow$53,953
Housing Units1,139
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity47.2%
Diabetes18.8%
Smoking27.0%
Heart Disease9.0%
Premature Death24,029/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain48.5 in/yr
Elevation1,762 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+74.7%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score3.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute16 min
Broadband81.1%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Welch was founded in 1893.
The median home in Welch was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (65 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
34.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.