Welch, WV

Welch, West Virginia

Welch, West Virginia, in McDowell county, is 63 miles S of Charleston, West Virginia (center to center) and 158 miles N of Charlotte, North Carolina. The city has a population of 2,683.

The People and Families of Welch

In Welch, about 43% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Welch live by themselves. The city is known for its large population of single adults.

Approximately 21% of Welch is non-white. Welch boasts a diverse population for West Virginia, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

There is an unusually large share of women in Welch. The city benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Welch had a median family income of $30,833.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Welch ($7,000). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Welch Housing

About 64% of housing units in Welch are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in the city are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state. Homeowners in Welch benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in West Virginia.

Commuting

In Welch, 91% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

High Points

Welch strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in West Virginia):

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 7%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 8%

Comparative Profile of Welch, WV

Comparing Welch to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in West Virginia (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Welch Almanac

Welch Climate

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Welch Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Welch, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Welch Public Libraries

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Welch Hospitals

WELCH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
(Government - Local)
454 MCDOWELL STREET
(304) 436-8461
Emergency Service: Yes

Welch High Schools (2004)

MOUNT VIEW HIGH SCHOOL
TOM'S MOUNTAIN. RT 52 NORTH
304-436-2939
Serves 532 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

MCDOWELL COUNTY CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER
DRAWER V
304-436-3488
A Vocational School

Welch Colleges

(List of All West Virginia Colleges)

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