Welch, WV
Living in Welch
Bikeability4
Walkability1
Commute97
Public Transit9
Affordability100
Public Safety96
Airports4
Hospitals45
Colleges21
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools5
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3kPopulation+504 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
8%College-Educated-6% (2010–19)
61%Family Households+8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years8%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years32%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Black21%
Caucasian67%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate50%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree4%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$38kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
77%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year-7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K35%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government14%
Private sector43%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Sales and office26%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van99%
Public transportation1%
Housing
$55kMedian Home Value+$6.5k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$501Median Monthly Rent+$305 (2010–19)
50%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195931%
Built 1940 to 194922%
Built 1939 or earlier21%
Home Value
Less than $50K45%
$50K to $99K40%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K1%
$300K to $399K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity42%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas1%
Utility gas51%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Welch
United States45
West Virginia21
McDowell County5
Property Crime in Welch
United States48
West Virginia20
McDowell County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump76%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 8 |
| Feb | 36 | 3 | 6 |
| Mar | 44 | 3 | 3 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 35 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Welch
Inland Flooding33
Tornado7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Welch, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Welch, WV
First Apostolic Christian
24 miles, SW
Richlands Christian Academy
24 miles, SW
Faith Academy
26 miles, S
Mountain Mission School
28 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Welch, WV
Bluefield State College
23 miles, SE
Bluefield College
23 miles, SE
Concord University
33 miles, E
West Virginia University Institute of Technology
34 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Welch, WV
Welch Community Hospital
2 miles, NE
Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital
21 miles, S
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
23 miles, SE
Clinch Valley Medical Center
25 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Welch, WV
Yeager Airport
67 miles, N
Greenbrier Valley Airport
73 miles, NE
Tri-Cities Airport
78 miles, SW
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
84 miles, NW