Living in Welch, Oklahoma
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Welch · Census data 2020–2024
Welch has 661 residents with a median age of 44.1. The median household income is $35,813 (45% lower than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $113,300, the median rent is $554/month.
Welch is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Welch at a glance
- Population
- 661
- Median age
- 44.1State: 37
- Median household income
- $35,813State: $65,039
- Median home value
- $113,300State: $199,800
- Median rent
- $554/moState: $1,014
- Homeowners
- 66.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.9%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Welch a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the Oklahoma median; unemployment of 11%; a poverty rate of 24.4%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Welch
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Welch the median home value is $113,300, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $554 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $935 a month in housing costs.
Welch median household income
The median household income in Welch is $35,813 and the income per person is $22,598. 24.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).
Housing in Welch: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 313
- Owner-occupied
- 66.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.9%
- Vacant
- 13.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.40
Welch demographics
- Population
- 661
- Median age
- 44.1
- Under 18
- 28%
- 65 and older
- 24.4%
- Households
- 271
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Welch ›
Education in Welch
11.9% of adults 25 and older in Welch have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 3.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Welch
- Unemployment rate
- 11%State: 5%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 2.4%
- Drive alone
- 78.2%
- Public transit
- 1.5%
- Walk to work
- 5.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 76%
Welch vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welch | 661 | $35,813 | $113,300 | $554 |
| Bluejacket | 237 | $53,438 | $85,900 | $950 |
| Dotyville | 248 | $71,250 | — | — |
| Narcissa | 167 | $68,977 | $149,200 | — |
| Chetopa | 977 | $25,288 | $71,900 | $540 |
| North Miami | 268 | $45,625 | $62,300 | $1,042 |
| Miami | 12,926 | $46,410 | $107,600 | $835 |
| Commerce | 2,212 | $34,817 | $72,600 | $692 |
| Afton | 762 | $56,875 | $86,200 | $773 |
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What is the median household income in Welch, OK?
The median household income in Welch is $35,813, 45% lower than the Oklahoma median of $65,039 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Welch?
The median home value in Welch is $113,300, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.
How much is rent in Welch?
The median gross rent in Welch is $554 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Welch, OK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the Oklahoma median; unemployment of 11%; a poverty rate of 24.4%.
What is the median age in Welch?
The median age in Welch is 44.1 years (Oklahoma: 37).
How long is the commute in Welch?
The average commute to work in Welch is 22 minutes; 2.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Welch?
The unemployment rate in Welch is 11% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Welch?
11.9% of adults in Welch have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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