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Welch, OK

Town in Craig County, Oklahoma.

Population

661

Land area

0.5sq mi

People per sq mi

1,289

ZIP codes

0

Welch and its ZIP codes

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Welch at a glance

  • Welch is about 22 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
  • The median household income is $35,813, 45% below the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $113,300 (43% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $554 a month.

Local data for Welch, OK

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Welch, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$35,813

Poverty rate

24.4%

Median home value

$113,300

Median rent

$554/mo

Homeownership

66.1%

Bachelor's or higher

11.9%

Median age

44.1

Average commute

22.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (106), German Americans (62), Mexican Americans (19).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Craig County. PPP loans are for Welch.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.1%

Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$46,506

4,967 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$48,473

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$124M

FY 2026, $8,810 per person

Craig County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Welch, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone78.2%
  • Carpooled11.7%
  • Public transit1.5%
  • Walked5.3%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
  • Worked from home2.4%

Average one-way commute: 22.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Welch, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

572

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

22

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 24°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Welch, OK, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.9%

U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts

Diabetes

14.8%

U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts

Smoking

19.7%

U.S. 12.8% +6.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.1%

U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts

Cities near Welch

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
BluejacketTown5.1 mi0.4
NarcissaCensus-designated place10 mi4.1
DotyvilleCensus-designated place10 mi0.5
Chetopa, KSCity11 mi1.4
MiamiCity12 mi11.1
North MiamiTown12 mi0.2
CommerceCity14 mi2.3
AftonTown14 mi2.1
Bartlett, KSCity14 mi0.1
FairlandTown16 mi1.1
VinitaCity17 mi12.3
QuapawTown18 mi0.8
Edna, KSCity19 mi0.4
BerniceTown20 mi0.8
Oswego, KSCity20 mi2.4
White OakCensus-designated place21 mi5.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Welch, OK in?
Welch is in Craig County, Oklahoma.
What is the population of Welch, OK?
About 661 people live in Welch, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Welch?
Nearby places include Bluejacket (5.1 mi), Narcissa (10 mi), Dotyville (10 mi), Chetopa, KS (11 mi), Miami (12 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023