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Welch, WV Founded 1893 McDowell County Elev. 403 m
With about 3,492 residents, Welch is one of West Virginia's notable places. Welch was founded in 1893 and sits in McDowell County. The median age is 39.8 and the median household income is $36,188. Homes carry a median value of $56,500, and about 75% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (66.3%). Around 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 16 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
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Demographics Median household income
$36,188
High-school grad or higher
74.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White 66.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9%
Black 24.2%
Asian 0.3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts 48.4%
Sales & office 21.8%
Service 18.2%
Production, transportation & material moving 11%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance 0.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.
Welch has 3 public schools — 1 elementary, 1 high.
Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading 0%
Math 22%
% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.
MOUNT VIEW HIGH SCHOOL High Grades 6–12
WELCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Elementary Grades -1–5
MCDOWELL CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CENTER
Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.
Violent and property crime rates for Welch vs West Virginia and national averages.
Data source being added: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR/NIBRS, public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.
Environment
Environmental hazards Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Welch.
Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.
Risk
Natural disaster risk Relatively Low Top hazards · McDowell County
Cold wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Riverine flooding Relatively Moderate
Strong wind Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.
Welch is in McDowell County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.
Welch was founded in 1893 and sits in McDowell County. Elevation ~403 m.
Where Welch is
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1 on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Common questions
Welch — frequently asked What is the population of Welch, West Virginia?
Welch has a population of about 3,492, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Welch?
The median home value in Welch is $56,500 (U.S. Census ACS).
What natural-disaster risks does Welch face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates McDowell County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, landslide, riverine flooding.
How many schools are in Welch?
Welch has 3 public schools (1 elementary, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Welch?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Welch. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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