Livability Score

64
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (2) F
Marquee Cinemas McDowell 3
Cinema
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (1) F
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (0) F
Parks (2) F
Martha H. Moore Riverfront Park
Park
Martha Moore Riverfront Park
Park
Shops (6) F
Kwik Serv Food Mart
Convenience Store
Netplus Computers
Electronics
Taylor Optical Company
Optician
Laney's Boutique
Clothing
BW's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Welch Bantam Market
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.6% take public transportation in Welch.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.6% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Welch is 81/100 - which is 5% lower than West Virginia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B-
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crime A

Welch crime rates are 1,064 per 100k, which is 29% lower than West Virginia
Property Crime
868 crimes per 100k A
Violent Crime
196 crimes per 100k A-
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employment F

The median income in Welch is $25,227 - which is 41% lower than West Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$25,227 F
Unemployment Rate
1.9% A+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Hospice Compassus
Clinic
McDowell County Sheriff's Office
Police
Welch Community Hospital
Hospital
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Ivanhoe Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A-

Welch home prices are $55,600 - which is 48% lower than West Virginia
Home Price
$55,600 F
Home Appreciation Rate
1% C+
Home Affordability
2.2x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools F

The Welch graduation rate is 52% - which is 33% lower than West Virginia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
52% F
Elementary Schools (2) F
Welch Elementary School
Mount View High School
High Schools (2) F
Career And Technology Center
Mount View High School
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ratings A+

Welch has an overall rating of 100% from 2 reviews.
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User Surveys (2)
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Welch? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Martha H. Moore Riverfront Park
      Martha Moore Riverfront Park

      Entertainment

      Marquee Cinemas McDowell 3
      Unknown Name

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Welch? Of all people who commute, 1.6% take public transportation in Welch.
      Drive to Work
      89%

      12% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Welch? The cost of living in Welch is 81/100 - which is 5% lower than West Virginia.
      Welch
      81

      19% less expensive than average

      West Virginia
      85

      15% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in Welch? Welch crime rates are 1,064, which are 29% lower than West Virginia
      Total Crime
      1,064 per 100k people

      54% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 94

      54% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -14%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Welch? The median income in Welch is $25,227 which is 41% lower than West Virginia.
      Median household income
      $25,22754% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $14,22552% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      60% lower than the US average

      B Health & Safety

      Is Welch a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Welch Community Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      A- Housing

      What are Welch home prices? Welch home prices are $55,600 - which is 48% lower than West Virginia
      Median home value
      $55,60070% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $76819% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      71%

      12% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Welch have good schools? The Welch graduation rate is 52% - which is 33% lower than West Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      52%

      37% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      15% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Welch a good place to live? Welch has an overall rating of 100% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      100%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      2 total surveys

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