Welch, Oklahoma

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Population in 2022: 622 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +4.2%
 
Males: 308  (49.6%)
Females: 314  (50.4%)
Median resident age:

35.8 years
Oklahoma median age:

37.1 years

Zip codes: 74369.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $33,934 (it was $31,389 in 2000)
Welch:

$33,934
OK:

$59,673

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $21,175 (it was $14,358 in 2000)

Welch town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $106,700 (it was $38,100 in 2000)
Welch:

$106,700
OK:

$191,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $116,873; detached houses: $120,799; mobile homes: $56,616

Median gross rent in 2022: $845.

March 2022 cost of living index in Welch: 79.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 22.2%
(22.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 8.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 12.8% for American Indian residents, 50.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Welch, OK (2022)
    • 42167.6%White alone
    • 9415.1%American Indian alone
    • 497.9%Hispanic
    • 457.2%Two or more races
    • 81.3%Black alone

Races in Welch detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Oklahoma and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Welch, Oklahoma as of May 22, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Welch is 234 to 1.


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Ancestries: Irish (16.3%), English (7.4%), German (6.3%), Scottish (4.8%), American (3.3%), European (3.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 810 feet

Land area: 0.46 square miles.

Population density: 1,363 people per square mile   (low).

Welch, Oklahoma map

2 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.3%
Oklahoma:

6.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $984 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $475 (0.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Broken Arrow, OK (69.5 miles , pop. 74,859).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Tulsa, OK (69.6 miles , pop. 393,049).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (297.8 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

North Craig, OK (1.7 miles ),
Bluejacket, OK (2.3 miles ),
Narcissa, OK (3.2 miles),
Dotyville, OK (3.3 miles),
Chetopa, KS (3.4 miles ),
Miami, OK (3.5 miles ),
North Miami, OK (3.5 miles ),
Commerce, OK (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 36.87 N, Longitude: 95.09 W

Area code: 918

Distribution of median household income in Welch, OK in 2022
Distribution of house value in Welch, OK in 2022
Welch satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.1%
Oklahoma:

3.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +48 (+8.7%).
Most common industries in Welch, OK (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (12.2%)
  • Educational services (10.6%)
  • Public administration (9.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.5%)
  • Construction (5.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.9%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Public administration (10.4%)
  • Construction (9.0%)
  • Educational services (8.3%)
  • Metal & metal products (7.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.9%)
  • Repair & maintenance (6.2%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (21.0%)
  • Educational services (13.4%)
  • Public administration (8.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.6%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.0%)
  • Social assistance (5.0%)
Most common occupations in Welch, OK (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.1%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.9%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Registered nurses (3.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11.1%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (9.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.9%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.9%)
  • Carpenters (4.9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Registered nurses (8.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.7%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (6.7%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (5.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.0%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.0%)

Average climate in Welch, Oklahoma

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 103. This is significantly worse than average.

City:

103
U.S.:

73
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2004 was 0.0242. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 14.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0242
U.S.:

0.2513
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2004 was 6.56. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 14.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.56
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2004 was 0.546. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 14.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.546
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 31.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 14.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.8
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 20.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 14.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

20.7
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 9.26. This is about average. Closest monitor was 14.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.26
U.S.:

8.11
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2007 was 0.00938. This is about average. Closest monitor was 12.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00938
U.S.:

0.00931

Tornado activity:

Welch-area historical tornado activity is near Oklahoma state average. It is 127% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/27/1959, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.8 miles away from the Welch town center killed one person and injured one person and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 5/10/2008, a category F4 tornado 9.0 miles away from the town center killed 21 people and injured 350 people and caused $61 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Welch-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Oklahoma state average. It is 709% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 106.5 miles away from Welch center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 131.6 miles away from the city center
On 11/7/2016 at 01:44:24, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 113.1 miles away from Welch center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 142.1 miles away from the city center
On 11/5/2011 at 07:12:45, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 130.7 miles away from Welch center
On 11/8/2011 at 02:46:57, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 132.6 miles away from Welch center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Craig County (25) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 12, Tornadoes: 11, Winter Storms: 11, Winds: 5, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Welch topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Welch:

  • HOPE HOUSING OAKCREST HOUSE (Hospital, about 12 miles away; MIAMI, OK)
  • CHETOPA MANOR (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; CHETOPA, KS)
  • CHETOPA NH (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; CHETOPA, KS)
  • HOPE HOUSING K HOUSE (Hospital, about 12 miles away; MIAMI, OK)
  • HOPE HOUSING WILSON HOUSE (Hospital, about 12 miles away; MIAMI, OK)
  • CARE NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; MIAMI, OK)
  • WILLOW CREST HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 12 miles away; MIAMI, OK)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Welch:

  • Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College (about 13 miles; Miami, OK; Full-time enrollment: 2,075)
  • Missouri Southern State University (about 39 miles; Joplin, MO; FT enrollment: 4,456)
  • Crowder College (about 41 miles; Neosho, MO; FT enrollment: 3,675)
  • Pittsburg State University (about 42 miles; Pittsburg, KS; FT enrollment: 6,838)
  • Rogers State University (about 49 miles; Claremore, OK; FT enrollment: 3,482)
  • John Brown University (about 56 miles; Siloam Springs, AR; FT enrollment: 2,097)
  • NorthWest Arkansas Community College (about 63 miles; Bentonville, AR; FT enrollment: 5,634)

Public high school in Welch:

  • WELCH HS (Location: 707 S CURTIS ST, Grades: 9-12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Welch:

  • WELCH ES (Students: 216, Location: 707 S CURTIS ST, Grades: PK-5)
  • WELCH MS (Location: 707 S CURTIS ST, Grades: 6-8)
See full list of schools located in Welch

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Welch Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Welch: Methodist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Hub Barker - Football linebacker.

Craig County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Welch and their reported violations in the past:

CRAIG CO RWS & SWMD #3 (Population served: 1,100, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (NOV-30-2013), St Public Notif requested (JAN-10-2014), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-10-2014)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JAN-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-26-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-26-2013), St Compliance achieved (MAY-06-2013)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (NOV-30-2012), St Public Notif requested (DEC-19-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-19-2012), St Public Notif received (DEC-28-2012)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In FEB-2013, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAR-20-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-20-2013), St Compliance achieved (MAY-06-2013)
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In JAN-2013, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-21-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-21-2013), St Public Notif received (MAY-03-2013), St Compliance achieved (MAY-06-2013)
  • Monitoring, Source Water (GWR) - In JAN-2013, Contaminant: E. COLI
  • Monitoring, Source Water (GWR) - In NOV-2012, Contaminant: E. COLI
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • 2 minor monitoring violations
  • 2 regular monitoring violations
Average household size:
This town:

2.6 people
Oklahoma:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

70.0%
Whole state:

66.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

5.4%
Whole state:

5.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.2% of all households
17 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Welch (2011 data):

  • Welch State Bank of Welch, Okla.: Welch State Bank Of Welch, Okla. at 396 S Commercial Street, branch established on 1923/10/01. Info updated 2011/02/02: Bank assets: $201.0 mil, Deposits: $161.3 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Welch Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Welch:

Marital status in Welch, OK
  • Never married: 26.1%
  • Now married: 42.0%
  • Separated: 1.1%
  • Widowed: 14.4%
  • Divorced: 16.3%

For population 25 years and over in Welch:

  • High school or higher: 94.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.8%
  • Unemployed: 4.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.7
Oklahoma average:

11.3

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Welch
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Welch, OK (based on Craig County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant7,95237
Mainline Protestant1,3007
Black Protestant3022
Catholic1902
Other1563
None5,129-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
This county:

1.98 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

1.97 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Here:

0.66 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

0.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Craig County:

1.98 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

0.76 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
Craig County:

4.62 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.35 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 13
This county:

8.58 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

6.89 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

12.2%
Oklahoma:

10.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Craig County:

31.9%
Oklahoma:

29.2%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Welch:

47.6%
Oklahoma:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

41.2%
Oklahoma:

45.2%

Average BMI:
Welch:

28.6
Oklahoma:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

21.5%
Oklahoma:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Welch:

12.9%
Oklahoma:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.9
Oklahoma:

6.8

Overweight people:
Welch:

35.2%
Oklahoma:

33.9%

General health condition:
This city:

50.8%
Oklahoma:

55.2%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

74.4%
Oklahoma:

78.4%

More about Health and Nutrition of Welch, OK Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 1$5,314$63,7681$443
Sewerage 1$4,429$53,1480$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$500
Water Supply 0$0 2$2,680
Totals for Government 2$9,743$58,4588$3,623

Welch government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Sewerage: $15,000 ($24.12)
    Central Staff Services: $7,000 ($11.25)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $262,000 ($421.22)
    Solid Waste Management: $64,000 ($102.89)
    Central Staff Services: $59,000 ($94.86)
    Regular Highways: $58,000 ($93.25)
    Local Fire Protection: $27,000 ($43.41)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,000 ($1.61)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $34,000 ($54.66)
    Local Fire Protection: $27,000 ($43.41)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $49,000 ($78.78)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $20,000 ($32.15)

Welch government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $64,000 ($102.89)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $33,000 ($53.05)
    Donations From Private Sources: $7,000 ($11.25)
    Rents: $2,000 ($3.22)
    Special Assessments: $1,000 ($1.61)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $262,000 ($421.22)
  • State Intergovernmental - Water Utilities: $28,000 ($45.02)
    General Local Government Support: $9,000 ($14.47)
    Other: $7,000 ($11.25)
    Highways: $3,000 ($4.82)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $97,000 ($155.95)
    Public Utilities Sales: $22,000 ($35.37)

Welch government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $433,000 ($696.14)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $412,000 ($662.38)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $61,000 ($98.07)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $41,000 ($65.92)

Welch government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $147,000 ($236.33)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $33,000 ($53.05)

Businesses in Welch, OK

  • UPS: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Welch:

  • KGGF (690 AM; 10 kW; COFFEYVILLE, KS; Owner: KGGF-KUSN, INC.)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WMBH (1560 AM; 10 kW; JOPLIN, MO)
  • KKOW (860 AM; 10 kW; PITTSBURG, KS; Owner: AMERICAN MEDIA INVESTMENTS)
  • KTBZ (1430 AM; 25 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KBTN (1420 AM; 10 kW; NEOSHO, MO; Owner: PETRACOM OF JOPLIN, L.L.C.)
  • KVIS (910 AM; 1 kW; MIAMI, OK; Owner: EAGLE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMUS (1380 AM; 20 kW; MUSKOGEE, OK; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KOCR (1310 AM; 5 kW; JOPLIN, MO; Owner: OZARK CHRISTIAN COLLEGE)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKLL (1100 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WEBB CITY, MO; Owner: NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER, INC.)
  • KFAY (1030 AM; 10 kW; FARMINGTON, AR; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Welch:

  • KGND (107.5 FM; KETCHUM, OK; Owner: NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA BROADCAST NETWORK)
  • KQLL-FM (106.1 FM; OWASSO, OK; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KSYN (92.5 FM; JOPLIN, MO; Owner: BIG MACK BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KIXQ (102.5 FM; JOPLIN, MO; Owner: BIG MACK BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRPS (89.9 FM; PITTSBURG, KS; Owner: PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KKOW-FM (96.9 FM; PITTSBURG, KS; Owner: AMERICAN MEDIA INVESTMENTS, INC.)
  • KITO-FM (96.1 FM; VINITA, OK; Owner: DLB BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KGLC (100.9 FM; MIAMI, OK; Owner: EAGLE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KGVE (99.3 FM; GROVE, OK; Owner: CALEB CORPORATION)
  • KCAR-FM (104.3 FM; GALENA, KS; Owner: PETRACOM OF JOPLIN, L.L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around Welch:

  • KOAM-TV (Channel 7; PITTSBURG, KS; Owner: SAGA QUAD STATES COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KODE-TV (Channel 12; JOPLIN, MO; Owner: MISSION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOZJ (Channel 26; JOPLIN, MO; Owner: BD. OF GOVERNORS OF SW MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KDOR (Channel 17; BARTLESVILLE, OK; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KJPX-LP (Channel 47; JOPLIN, MO; Owner: GARY M./DEBORAH R. KENNY)
  • KSNF (Channel 16; JOPLIN, MO; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF JOPLIN, L.L.C.)

Welch fatal accident list:

Dec 15, 2012 12:14 AM, Sr-10, Sr-2, Lat: 36.873828, Lon: -95.098872, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Feb 12, 1982 09:02 AM, 10, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Nov 23, 1982 01:45 PM, 2, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 6, Fatalities: 2
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 46ft / 13.7mTotal length
  • $3,277,000Total costs
  • 6,380Total average daily traffic
  • 1,033Total average daily truck traffic
  • 9,908Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

5 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Welch)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

87 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 7.8 Mi W Of City Limits (Lat: 36.872306 Lon: -95.230806), Call Sign: KAV344,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.025 MHz, 151.025 MHz, 151.115 MHz, 151.115 MHz, Grant Date: 10/15/2021, Expiration Date: 01/06/2032, Registrant: Oklahoma Department Of Transportation - Wireless Group, 200 N.E. 21st Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-3204, Phone: (140) 552-2341, Fax: (405) 522-6598, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

18 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

7
  • Call Sign: KA5MCY, Grant Date: 11/10/1997, Expiration Date: 11/10/2007, Cancellation Date: 11/11/2009, Registrant: Gene E Eckles, Box 358 112 St Louis St, Welch, OK 74369

  • Call Sign: WB5PMF, Licensee ID: L00410146, Grant Date: 02/23/2024, Expiration Date: 04/12/2034, Certifier: James M Duffell, Registrant: James M Duffell, 10132 S 4410 Rd, Welch, OK 74369

  • Call Sign: KD5MLV, Licensee ID: L00303363, Grant Date: 12/17/2010, Expiration Date: 12/05/2020, Cancellation Date: 12/06/2022, Certifier: Wanda L Thompson, Registrant: Wanda L Thompson, 280 Queen, Welch, OK 74369

  • Call Sign: KE5NML, Licensee ID: L01263618, Grant Date: 03/30/2007, Expiration Date: 03/30/2017, Cancellation Date: 04/02/2019, Certifier: Chris M Wilburn, Registrant: Chris M Wilburn, 8630 South 4440 Rd, Welch, OK 74369

  • Call Sign: KD0FBM, Licensee ID: L01427304, Grant Date: 06/21/2019, Expiration Date: 06/21/2029, Cancellation Date: 02/24/2024, Certifier: Michael R Hill, Registrant: Michael R Hill, 428751 East 20 Road, Welch, OK 74369

  • Call Sign: KI5ECS, Licensee ID: L02255901, Grant Date: 04/03/2019, Expiration Date: 04/03/2029, Certifier: Johnnetta F Duffell, Registrant: Johnnetta F Duffell, 10132 S 4410 Rd, Welch, OK 74369

  • Call Sign: W5FBM, Previous Call Sign: KD0FBM, Licensee ID: L01427304, Grant Date: 02/24/2024, Expiration Date: 02/24/2034, Certifier: Michael R Hill, Registrant: Michael R Hill, 428751 East 20 Road, Welch, OK 74369


FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172M (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 13119, N13119, N-13119, Serial Number: 17262511, Year manufactured: 1973, Airworthiness Date: 11/13/1973, Certificate Issue Date: 11/03/2018
    Registrant (Individual): Tyler R Sherrick, 440317 E 30 Rd, Welch, OK 74369
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 414A (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 8, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 198 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR TSIO-520 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 37181, N37181, N-37181, Serial Number: 414A0511, Year manufactured: 1980, Airworthiness Date: 06/25/1980, Certificate Issue Date: 04/24/2018
    Registrant (LLC): Alamo Ventures LLC, 9659 S 4390 Rd, Welch, OK 74369
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182P (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 120 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7722F, N7722F, N-7722F, Serial Number: 18261560, Year manufactured: 1972, Certificate Issue Date: 03/05/2012
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Tony D Small, 429746 E 70 Rd, Welch, OK 74369, Other Owners: Kristi L Small
  • Aircraft: MOONEY M20F (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 127 mph), Engine: LYCOMING I0360 SER A&C (200 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 789LC, N789LC, N-789LC, Serial Number: 22-1337, Year manufactured: 1976, Airworthiness Date: 01/23/1976, Certificate Issue Date: 11/04/2011
    Registrant (LLC): Equity Property Group LLC, 440205 E Highway 10, Welch, OK 74369

Most common first names in Welch, OK among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Charles1867.9 years
William1671.3 years
John1674.7 years
James1374.7 years
Mary1279.1 years
Ruth882.1 years
George775.0 years
Floyd770.4 years
Robert670.9 years
Grace679.7 years
Most common last names in Welch, OK among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Jones1075.2 years
Smith976.4 years
Miller878.6 years
Walker866.4 years
Nelson873.8 years
Brown879.9 years
Mills778.2 years
Anderson774.1 years
Collins777.0 years
Thomas678.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Welch, OK
  • 79.5%Utility gas
  • 17.4%Electricity
  • 1.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.2%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Welch, OK
  • 48.8%Electricity
  • 42.5%Utility gas
  • 6.2%Wood
  • 2.5%Other fuel


Welch compared to Oklahoma state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There are 3 pilots and 2 other airmen in this city.
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