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Welling, OK

Census-designated place in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. ZIP codes: 74471.

Population

720

Land area

25.2sq mi

People per sq mi

29

ZIP codes

1

Welling and its ZIP codes

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Welling at a glance

  • Welling is 51% less dense than Oklahoma as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $47,135 a year, 28% less than the Oklahoma figure of $65,039.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $186,300 (7% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $657 a month.

Local data for Welling, OK

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Welling, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$47,135

Poverty rate

19.3%

Median home value

$186,300

Median rent

$657/mo

Homeownership

66.4%

Bachelor's or higher

13.3%

Median age

42.2

Average commute

28.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (71), Irish Americans (55), Mexican Americans (12).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cherokee County. PPP loans are for Welling.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.1%

Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$51,697

18,652 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$45,156

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$574M

FY 2026, $12,183 per person

Cherokee County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone83.5%
  • Carpooled7.4%
  • Public transit1.2%
  • Walked0.8%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
  • Worked from home5.8%

Average one-way commute: 28.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Welling, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

762

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

85

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

93° / 28°F

51.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Welling, OK, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

45.0%

U.S. 33.3% +11.7 pts

Diabetes

16.5%

U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts

Smoking

22.4%

U.S. 12.8% +9.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.5%

U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts

ZIP codes in Welling

1 in or overlapping Welling. Population shown

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Cities near Welling

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
BriggsCensus-designated place2.4 mi8.4
CaneyCensus-designated place3.3 mi11.3
EttaCensus-designated place4.1 mi3.9
EldonCensus-designated place4.7 mi9
SparrowhawkCensus-designated place5.5 mi5.4
WauhillauCensus-designated place6.1 mi9.8
TenkillerCensus-designated place6.2 mi15.7
TahlequahCity6.5 mi12.8
Park HillCensus-designated place6.9 mi24.8
TitanicCensus-designated place7.4 mi5.3
KeysCensus-designated place7.4 mi9.7
Pumpkin HollowCensus-designated place8.2 mi14.7
Caney RidgeCensus-designated place8.3 mi0.3
Rocky MountainCensus-designated place8.4 mi15.3
Steely HollowCensus-designated place8.4 mi4.8
BarberCensus-designated place9 mi6.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Welling, OK in?
Welling is in Cherokee County, Oklahoma.
What ZIP codes are in Welling, OK?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Welling include 74471.
What is the population of Welling, OK?
About 720 people live in Welling, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Welling?
Nearby places include Briggs (2.4 mi), Caney (3.3 mi), Etta (4.1 mi), Eldon (4.7 mi), Sparrowhawk (5.5 mi).

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