At a Glance
Median Income
$75,709
$30,535 per capita
Home Value
$187,900
Zillow: $166,981
Median Rent
$820/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.2%
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
17.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.4%
21.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Welsh a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 $166,981. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 63.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,323
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density526/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$75,709
Per Capita$30,535
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty17.8%
County GDP$1,046M
Avg Weekly Wage$849
Housing
A+
Home Value$187,900
Rent$820
Ownership78.5%
Zillow$166,981
Housing Units1,299
Rent Burden28.5%
Health
Obesity44.4%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death13,403/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain63.5 in/yr
Elevation21 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.2%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute34 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Welsh was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Chennault International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.