Welch, WV
1 neighborhoods · 5,333 residents · West Virginia
C
46/100
63
Safety Score
14
Affordability
$28K
Median Income
$55K
Median Home Value
Is Welch, WV a Good Place to Live?
Welch receives an overall livability grade of C (46/100), suggesting room for improvement compared to other areas in West Virginia. Safety scores B (63/100). Affordability scores F (14/100) with a median household income of $27,788 and median home values around $55,100.
About 6.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 6.8%. 74% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 41.
$788
Median Rent/mo
6.4%
College Educated
6.8%
Unemployment
74%
Owner-Occupied
41
Median Age
5,333
Population
1
Zip Codes
McDowell
County
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Neighborhoods in Welch
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24801McDowell Co. | 46 C | 63 | 14 | $28K | $55K | 5,333 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.