Welch, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
276 332.4M (US)
Median Age
25.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
83.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,208 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
28.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$97,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$443 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$444 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
37.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Dawson County
4
Texas
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Dawson County
5
Texas
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 2 43
Feb 1 1 47
Mar 1 0 54
Apr 1 0 62
May 3 0 71
Jun 3 0 78
Jul 2 0 81
Aug 2 0 80
Sep 3 0 73
Oct 2 0 64
Nov 1 0 52
Dec 1 1 43

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 23% of residents leaning left and 75% leaning right.

Liberal (23%) (75%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 80%
Hillary Clinton 17%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 19, TX State Senate District 31, TX State House District 82, TX
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Schools

Dawson School
<1 miles, W • 2.8 star
Lamesa Hs
16 miles, S • 3.7 star
North El
16 miles, S • 1.9 star
Lamesa Daep
16 miles, S
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Colleges

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Hospitals

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Airports

Lea County Regional Airport
66 miles, W • 1 star
Roswell Air Center
142 miles, NW • 1 star
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