Welsh, LA
Living in Welsh
Bikeability11
Walkability39
Commute43
Public Transit12
Affordability91
Public Safety74
Airports4
Hospitals39
Colleges32
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools96
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.2kPopulation-17 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age-4 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
68%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Black12%
Caucasian76%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial3%
Education
Less than high school19%
High school graduate37%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$31kMedian Household Income-$2.7k (2010–19)
78%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K44%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government16%
Private sector71%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office25%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Walked3%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$118kMedian Home Value+$38k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$555Median Monthly Rent+$213 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home13%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195921%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K26%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity58%
LP gas1%
Utility gas41%
Crime
Violent Crime in Welsh
United States45
Louisiana59
Jefferson Davis Parish31
Property Crime in Welsh
United States48
Louisiana69
Jefferson Davis Parish28
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (29%)(67%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump77%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51 | 6 | 0 |
| Feb | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 81 | 7 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 83 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 53 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Welsh
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding45
Tornado25
Hurricane Force Winds2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Welsh, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Welsh, LA
Bethel Christian School
9 miles, E
Our Lady Immaculate School
10 miles, E
St Francis School
20 miles, E
Indian Bible Academy
20 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Welsh, LA
McNeese State University
24 miles, W
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
47 miles, E
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
69 miles, N
Lamar University
76 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Welsh, LA
Jennings American Legion Hospital
9 miles, E
Jennings Senior Care Hospital
9 miles, E
Allen Parish Hospital
18 miles, N
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Lake Charles
23 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Welsh, LA
Lake Charles Regional Airport
26 miles, W
Jack Brooks Regional Airport
75 miles, W
Alexandria International Airport
77 miles, N