Welling
Census-designated place in Cherokee County, Oklahoma

Welling is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Cherokee County, Oklahoma, with 781 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 741 ft (226 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Briggs, 2.8 miles N.
- 781residents (2020 Census)
- 741 ftelevation · 226 m
- 25.2 sq miland area · 65.2 km²
- 31 / sq mipopulation density
- 74471ZIP code
About Welling
Welling is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Cherokee County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, Welling had a population of 781. It is home to The Salvation Army's Heart o' Hills camp and conference center.
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Living in Welling
- Median household income
- $47,135
- Median home value
- $186,300
- Median rent
- $657/mo
- Median age
- 42.2
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Welling had 781 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 781 |
|---|---|
| Density | 31 per sq mi (12 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Welling at a glance
| State | Oklahoma (OK) |
|---|---|
| County | Cherokee County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 781 (2020) |
| Land area | 25.18 sq mi (65.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km²) |
| Elevation | 741 ft (226 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.8811° N, 94.8703° W |
| ZIP code | 74471 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4079850 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Welling
- Briggs2.8 mi N
- Etta3.6 mi SW
- Caney3.9 mi SE
- Eldon5.3 mi NE
- Tenkiller5.5 mi S
- Wauhillau6.3 mi E
- Sparrowhawk6.3 mi N
- Tahlequah6.3 mi W
- Park Hill6.5 mi SW
- Keys6.7 mi SW
- Titanic7.3 mi E
- Caney Ridge8.1 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Welling
What county is Welling in?
Welling is in Cherokee County, Oklahoma.
What is the population of Welling, OK?
781 people lived in Welling at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Welling, OK?
The ZIP code of Welling is 74471.
What is the elevation of Welling?
741 feet (226 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Welling?
Briggs (2.8 mi), Etta (3.6 mi), Caney (3.9 mi), Eldon (5.3 mi), Tenkiller (5.5 mi).
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