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Welch
  • Town in West Virginia
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Welch

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    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      D minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      C minus
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      C
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      A
    10. Health & Fitness
      C minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C+
    12. Commute
      B+
    Welch is a town in West Virginia with a population of 3,050. Welch is in McDowell County. Living in Welch offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Welch and residents tend to lean conservative.
    Population
    3,050
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $55,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $830
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      25%
    • Own
      75%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      260.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      0
      500.1
    • Theft
      43.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      0
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      5%
    • 10-17 years
      4%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      22%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      17%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      3%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      4%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      22%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      54%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      16%
      11%
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    Working in Welch

    Jobs
    C
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $35,938
    National
    $69,021
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