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Welch, TX
Census-designated place in Dawson County, Texas.
Population
205
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
140
ZIP codes
0
Welch and its ZIP codes
Local data for Welch, TX
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dawson County. PPP loans are for Welch.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,447
4,115 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,016
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$44.8M
FY 2026, $3,597 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Welch, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
343
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
12
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 26°F
16.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Welch, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.3%
U.S. 33.3% +2.0 pts
Diabetes
14.6%
U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
22.9%
U.S. 11.1% +11.8 pts
Cities near Welch
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LoopCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.5 |
| LamesaCity | 17 mi | 5.1 |
| O'DonnellCity | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| BrownfieldCity | 18 mi | 6.5 |
| WellmanCity | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| Los YbanezCity | 19 mi | 0.1 |
| TahokaCity | 25 mi | 2.4 |
| SeagravesCity | 25 mi | 1.5 |
| MeadowTown | 28 mi | 1.6 |
| New HomeCity | 30 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Welch, TX in?
- Welch is in Dawson County, Texas.
- What is the population of Welch, TX?
- About 205 people live in Welch, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Welch?
- Nearby places include Loop (17 mi), Lamesa (17 mi), O'Donnell (17 mi), Brownfield (18 mi), Wellman (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023