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Welch, WV
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Population: 3,050
Home Price: $55,100
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Overview
Welch is a small town in the state of West Virginia with a population of 3,050. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Welch has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Low Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
16.1 minutes
Walkability:
(F) Poor
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Welch, WV
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Welch
West Virginia
United States
Per Capita Income
$13,917
$24,785
$32,693
Median Household Income
$35,938
$47,861
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
6.3%
8.7%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
16.5%
16.4%
10.5%
Age
Welch
West Virginia
United States
Median Age
45.0
43.8
42.3
Gender
Welch
West Virginia
United States
Male
65.5%
49.2%
49.8%
Female
34.5%
50.8%
50.2%
Race
Welch
West Virginia
United States
White
75.9%
92.7%
80.3%
Black or African American
22.4%
3.7%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.3%
0.1%
2.7%
Asian
0.0%
0.4%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.0%
0.5%
2.7%
Multiracial
1.5%
2.5%
5.2%
Housing Information
Welch
West Virginia
United States
Median Home Price
$55,100
$106,257
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$469
$519
$801
Family Households
33.0%
33.0%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
46.8%
46.8%
26.2%
Homeowners
74.9%
73.3%
72.9%
Renters
25.1%
26.7%
27.1%
Education
Welch
West Virginia
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
9.9%
9.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
54.4%
54.4%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
17.7%
17.2%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
4.2%
7.2%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
4.4%
9.6%
15.0%
Proficiency
Welch
West Virginia
United States
Mathematics
13.0%
39.6%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
NA%
NA%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Welch
West Virginia
United States
Murder
NA
5.0
3.0
Rape
NA
25.4
38.0
Robbery
NA
19.5
40.7
Assault
NA
172.6
188.5
Property Crime
Welch
West Virginia
United States
Burglary
NA
200.9
336.1
Theft
NA
1408.7
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
87.3
167.1
Arson
NA
6.7
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Welch, WV
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
grocery
delicious
dishes
wine
poutine
cheese
bacon
beef
kfc
barbecue
meat
dining experience
broccoli
chickfila
culinary
pizza
beer
ramen
baking
sushi
gaming
video games
pickleball
teams
baseball
pro wrestling
wrestling
nascar
basketball
coaching
ufc
college football
football
nba
outdoors
volleyball
racing
golf
collection
creation
poster
museum
immersive
fashion
collectibles
posters
animation
gallery
theatre
comics
drawing
library
photography
nature
spending time
gaming
video games
horror movies
pokmon
books
hot wheels
xbone
adventures
nascar
bikes
computers
hunting
collectibles
videogames
comics
outdoors
memes
photography
fishing
gaming
local news
tv
lionsgate
pro wrestling
sports
nightlife
films
ondemand
fashion
commentary
theatre
television
hollywood
photography
mountain
pickleball
hot tub
snowshoe
space
sports
nightlife
winter
hunting
pool
tent
summer
rec
backyard
photography
fishing
nature
grocery
post office
grocery shopping
girl scout cookies
etsy
gamestop
soda
pre order
amazon
storefronts
shipping
dollar store
walmart
walmarts
mall
supplies
collectibles
pantry
checkout
candles
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