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Welsh, LA
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Welsh, LA
At a Glance
How Welsh Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Welsh's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Welsh a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Welsh residents earn a median household income of $75,709 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,535. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 800 business establishments, including 58 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Welsh is $187,900 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $153,946. Median rent is $820/month, with 28.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Welsh reports 615 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,274/100K. The murder rate is 30.7/100K.
Education
16.2% of adults in Welsh hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Welsh has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.