Welch, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · McDowell County County

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

3,492 Population 458/sq mi density

$36,188 Median Income $11,111 per capita

$56,500 Home Value $45,876 Zillow

53°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr

4,176 Violent Crime/100K 8,874 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.0 / 5.0

$36,188 median income, 1.0% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$56,500 home value, /mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

4,176 violent crimes/100K (999% above avg)

Education

1.5 / 5.0

6.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Campgrounds in Welch (4)

R.D. BAILEY LAKE GROUP SHELTERS

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3 sites 5.0/5 (6 reviews) $50–$60/night Reservable

WILDLIFE VIEWING, WATER SPORTS, HUNTING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING, BIKING

Choose from three day-use picnic shelters at R.D. Bailey Lake, a scenic reservoir with views of the surrounding tree-topped mountains.Each shelter has...

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STONY FORK CABIN

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1 sites 4.7/5 (21 reviews) $65/night Reservable

Wildlife Viewing, Hunting, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Biking

Stony Fork Cabin is a cozy one-bedroom hideaway with most of the comforts of home. Visitors can hike, mountain bike, explore the many nearby creeks, o...

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STONY FORK CAMPGROUND

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49 sites 4.5/5 (279 reviews) $20–$30/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Fifth Wheel

WILDLIFE VIEWING, HUNTING, FISHING, CAMPING, BIKING

Stony Fork, tucked in a dense forest setting, is located at the foot of Big Walker Mountain beside the Big Walker Mountain Scenic Byway. The East Fork...

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Guyandotte Campground

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86 sites 4.2/5 (24 reviews) $26–$40/night Reservable

Boating, Canoeing, Fishing, Kayaking, Paddle Boating, Photography, Water Access, Water Activities, Paddling, Hunting, Hiking, Camping

Guyandotte is along the upper branch of the lake and offers electric to full hookup sites. Cam[ground has two loops, playgrounds, restroom, showers an...

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