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Welsh, Louisiana

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Population in 2022: 3,329 (82% urban, 18% rural).
Population change since 2000: -1.5%
 
Males: 1,619  (48.7%)
Females: 1,710  (51.3%)
Median resident age:

37.1 years
Louisiana median age:

38.2 years

Zip codes: 70591.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $90,230 (it was $26,838 in 2000)
Welsh:

$90,230
LA:

$55,416

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,649 (it was $13,538 in 2000)

Welsh town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $167,423 (it was $52,000 in 2000)
Welsh:

$167,423
LA:

$209,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $163,263; detached houses: $182,561; mobile homes: $39,486

Median gross rent in 2022: $676.

March 2022 cost of living index in Welsh: 75.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 17.0%
(10.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 26.7% for Black residents, 44.4% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Welsh, LA (2022)
    • 2,21167.0%White alone
    • 76223.1%Black alone
    • 1705.2%Two or more races
    • 1604.8%Hispanic

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



According to our research of Louisiana and other state lists, there were 12 registered sex offenders living in Welsh, Louisiana as of May 13, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Welsh is 270 to 1.


Crime rates in Welsh by year

Type

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020
Murders
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(31.0)		1
(30.7)		2
(62.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		2
(61.9)		2
(61.9)		1
(30.7)		1
(31.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		1
(31.0)		4
(123.8)		0
(0.0)		1
(30.7)		0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		45
(1,395)		53
(1,640)		47
(1,455)		17
(522.4)		21
(650.8)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		43
(1,333)		33
(1,021)		18
(557.3)		16
(491.7)		14
(433.8)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		71
(2,201)		69
(2,135)		76
(2,353)		56
(1,721)		52
(1,611)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		2
(62.0)		3
(92.8)		6
(185.8)		2
(61.5)		3
(93.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index474.6578.9550.5307.9381.2

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Welsh, LA

Crime rate in Welsh detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 12 (8 officers - 6 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.51
Louisiana average:

3.44
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Ancestries: French (26.7%), French Canadian (16.9%), European (4.7%), American (2.6%), African (1.9%), Italian (1.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 19 feet

Land area: 6.22 square miles.

Population density: 535 people per square mile   (low).

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19 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.6%
Louisiana:

4.2%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $346 (0.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $260 (0.2%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lake Charles, LA (23.2 miles , pop. 71,757).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Baton Rouge, LA (101.5 miles , pop. 227,818).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (157.0 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Roanoke, LA (2.1 miles ),
Lacassine, LA (2.5 miles ),
Jennings, LA (3.1 miles ),
Fenton, LA (3.2 miles ),
Hayes, LA (3.3 miles ),
Iowa, LA (3.4 miles ),
Lake Arthur, LA (3.7 miles ),
Mermentau, LA (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 30.24 N, Longitude: 92.82 W

Area code: 337

Distribution of median household income in Welsh, LA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Welsh, LA in 2022
Welsh satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2006: 6 buildings, average cost: $110,800
  • 2005: 4 buildings, average cost: $81,300
  • 2004: 3 buildings, average cost: $70,000
  • 2003: 3 buildings, average cost: $116,700
  • 2002: 8 buildings, average cost: $83,900
  • 2001: 5 buildings, average cost: $56,200
  • 2000: 5 buildings, average cost: $56,200
  • 1999: 6 buildings, average cost: $56,200
  • 1998: 6 buildings, average cost: $56,200
  • 1997: 4 buildings, average cost: $68,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Welsh, LA residents
Average permit cost in Welsh, LA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.1%
Louisiana:

3.8%
Historical population in Welsh, LA
Historical housing units in Welsh, LA

Population change in the 1990s: +101 (+3.1%).
Most common industries in Welsh, LA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (10.2%)
  • Construction (9.9%)
  • Educational services (9.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.7%)
  • Public administration (4.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (17.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.5%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (7.1%)
  • Educational services (4.4%)
  • Public administration (4.3%)
  • Machinery, equipment, supplies merchant wholesalers (3.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (17.8%)
  • Educational services (14.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.3%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (5.8%)
  • Public administration (4.1%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (3.3%)
Most common occupations in Welsh, LA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.7%)
  • Cashiers (3.7%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (3.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (3.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (6.1%)
  • Carpenters (5.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.8%)
  • Cashiers (6.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.3%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4.0%)

Average climate in Welsh, Louisiana

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Welsh, Louisiana environmental map by EPA

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Tornado activity:

Welsh-area historical tornado activity is near Louisiana state average. It is 55% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/4/1952, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 5.5 miles away from the Welsh town center injured 10 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 11/21/1992, a category F3 tornado 8.9 miles away from the town center injured 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Welsh-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Louisiana state average. It is 41% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/17/2012 at 08:12:00, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 148.5 miles away from the city center
On 9/2/2013 at 23:51:15, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 2.9 mi) earthquake occurred 149.8 miles away from the city center
On 9/2/2013 at 21:52:38, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 156.5 miles away from Welsh center
On 1/25/2013 at 07:01:19, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 141.5 miles away from the city center
On 9/10/2006 at 14:56:08, a magnitude 5.9 (5.9 MB, 5.5 MS, 5.8 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 467.1 miles away from the city center
On 5/10/2012 at 15:15:38, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 MW, Depth: 4.3 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 154.1 miles away from Welsh center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Jefferson Davis Parish (23) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 12, Floods: 5, Storms: 5, Tropical Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Fire: 1, Freeze: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Welsh topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Welsh:

  • E NICHOLS STREET COMMUNITY HOM (301 E NICHOLS)
  • GOLDEN AGE OF WELSH, LLC (410 SOUTH SIMMONS STREET)
  • WELSH NURSING FACILITY (410 S SIMMONS STREET)

Airports and other landing facilities located in Welsh:

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Welsh:

  • SOWELA Technical Community College (about 21 miles; Lake Charles, LA; Full-time enrollment: 2,160)
  • McNeese State University (about 24 miles; Lake Charles, LA; FT enrollment: 7,444)
  • South Louisiana Community College (about 46 miles; Lafayette, LA; FT enrollment: 2,519)
  • Acadiana Technical College-Lafayette Campus (about 47 miles; Lafayette, LA; FT enrollment: 2,378)
  • University of Louisiana at Lafayette (about 48 miles; Lafayette, LA; FT enrollment: 14,493)
  • Lamar University (about 77 miles; Beaumont, TX; FT enrollment: 13,658)
  • Lamar Institute of Technology (about 77 miles; Beaumont, TX; FT enrollment: 2,023)

Public high school in Welsh:

  • WELSH HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 284, Location: 306 EAST BOURGEOIS STREET, Grades: 8-12)

Public elementary/middle school in Welsh:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Welsh: Welsh Wastewater Treatment Plant (A), Jefferson Davis Parish Library McBurney Memorial Branch (B), Welsh Police Department (C), Golden Age Nursing Home of Welsh (D), Welsh Volunteer Fire Department (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Welsh include: Jones United Methodist Church (A), First Presbyterian Church of Welsh (B), First Baptist Church (C), First Assembly of God Church (D), Welsh First United Methodist Church (E), Welsh Church of Christ (F), Saint Joseph's Church (G), Our Lady of Seven Dolors Church (H), New Jerusalem Baptist Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Clarence Garlow - R&B.

Jefferson Davis Parish 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 Welsh that have no violations reported:

  • JEFF DAVIS CENTRAL WATERWORKS DISTRICT (Address: 20263 HWY 99 , Population served: 2,930, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This town:

2.6 people
Louisiana:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

69.3%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

7.1%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households
96 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010

People in group quarters in Welsh in 2000:

  • 97 people in nursing homes
  • 5 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 3 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 2 people in religious group quarters

Banks with branches in Welsh (2011 data):

  • Jeff Davis Bank & Trust Company: Welsh Branch at 101 North Adams Street, branch established on 1992/08/10. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $547.5 mil, Deposits: $475.6 mil, headquarters in Jennings, LA, positive income, 14 total offices, Holding Company: Jeff Davis Bancshares, Inc.
  • Capital One, National Association: Welsh Branch at 112 South Adams, branch established on 1934/11/05. Info updated 2011/07/01: Bank assets: $133,477.8 mil, Deposits: $97,063.7 mil, headquarters in Mclean, VA, positive income, 984 total offices, Holding Company: Capital One Financial Corporation
  • St. Martin Bank and Trust Company: Welsh Branch at 102 South Adams Street, branch established on 1966/06/15. Info updated 2007/12/05: Bank assets: $351.5 mil, Deposits: $285.3 mil, headquarters in St. Martinville, LA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 11 total offices, Holding Company: Saint Martin Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Welsh:

Marital status in Welsh, LA
  • Never married: 35.0%
  • Now married: 55.3%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 6.7%
  • Divorced: 2.4%

For population 25 years and over in Welsh:

  • High school or higher: 90.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.4%
  • Unemployed: 7.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.2
Louisiana average:

11.9

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Welsh, LA (based on Jefferson Davis Parish data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic16,10011
Evangelical Protestant6,07823
Mainline Protestant1,38411
Black Protestant4413
Other2302
None7,361-
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: 10
This county:

3.21 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

2.56 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.32 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 4
Here:

1.28 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

1.29 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 18
Jefferson Davis Parish:

5.78 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

4.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 12
Jefferson Davis Parish:

3.85 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.92 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

11.4%
Louisiana:

10.9%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

32.0%
Louisiana:

29.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

11.1%
Louisiana:

13.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Welsh:

48.0%
Louisiana:

49.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Welsh:

42.9%
Louisiana:

46.5%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.9
Louisiana:

29.1

People feeling badly about themselves:
Welsh:

18.8%
Louisiana:

20.3%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

11.4%
State:

11.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Welsh:

6.7
Louisiana:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

35.3%
State:

34.5%

General health condition:
Here:

53.2%
Louisiana:

55.8%

Average condition of hearing:
Welsh:

77.6%
Louisiana:

80.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Welsh, LA 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
Police Protection - Officers 8$29,654$44,4810$0
Streets and Highways 8$19,871$29,8070$0
Other Government Administration 8$12,437$18,6560$0
Police - Other 8$22,028$33,0420$0
Financial Administration 3$13,206$52,8240$0
Electric Power 2$9,473$56,8380$0
Water Supply 2$7,597$45,5820$0
Sewerage 1$3,634$43,6080$0
Parks and Recreation 1$1,023$12,2760$0
Health 1$2,562$30,7440$0
Solid Waste Management 1$4,566$54,7920$0
Judicial and Legal 1$2,947$35,3640$0
Firefighters 0$0 3$1,400
Totals for Government 44$128,997$35,1813$1,400

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

  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $2,796,000 ($839.89)
    Police Protection: $1,079,000 ($324.12)
    Water Utilities: $393,000 ($118.05)
    Sewerage: $212,000 ($63.68)
    Parks and Recreation: $195,000 ($58.58)
    Financial Administration: $138,000 ($41.45)
    Solid Waste Management: $125,000 ($37.55)
    Local Fire Protection: $102,000 ($30.64)
    Central Staff Services: $70,000 ($21.03)
    Housing and Community Development: $67,000 ($20.13)
    Health - Other: $38,000 ($11.41)
    General Public Buildings: $34,000 ($10.21)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $25,000 ($7.51)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $19,000 ($5.71)
    Air Transportation: $2,000 ($0.60)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $34,000 ($10.21)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Housing and Community Development: $8,000 ($2.40)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Housing and Community Development: $105,000 ($31.54)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $1,317,000 ($395.61)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $346,000 ($103.94)
    Sewerage: $343,000 ($103.03)
    Housing and Community Development: $94,000 ($28.24)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Housing and Community Development: $194,000 ($58.28)
    Water Utilities: $84,000 ($25.23)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $231,000 ($69.39)
    Interest Earnings: $8,000 ($2.40)
    General Revenue - Other: $1,000 ($0.30)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $3,063,000 ($920.10)
    Water Utilities: $397,000 ($119.26)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $7,000 ($2.10)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $837,000 ($251.43)
    Property: $130,000 ($39.05)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $51,000 ($15.32)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $5,000 ($1.50)
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $5,000 ($1.50)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $849,000 ($255.03)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $669,000 ($200.96)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $180,000 ($54.07)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $3,354,000 ($1007.51)

Businesses in Welsh, LA

  • Dairy Queen: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Welsh:

  • KJEF (1290 AM; 1 kW; JENNINGS, LA; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KLCL (1470 AM; 5 kW; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTRH (740 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KDYS (1520 AM; 10 kW; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KLVI (560 AM; 5 kW; BEAUMONT, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WWL (870 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: ENTERCOM NEW ORLEANS LICENSE, LLC)
  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KGOL (1180 AM; 50 kW; HUMBLE, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KVOL (1330 AM; 5 kW; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WLNO (1060 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: COMMUNICOM CO. OF LOUISIANA, L.P.)
  • KWDF (840 AM; daytime; 8 kW; BALL, LA; Owner: BALL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KWKH (1130 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KJMJ (580 AM; 5 kW; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: RADIO MARIA, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Welsh:

  • KBXG (99.5 FM; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KVEE (107.5 FM; LAKE ARTHUR, LA; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOJO (91.7 FM; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: RADIO MARIA, INC.)
  • KHLA (92.9 FM; JENNINGS, LA; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K201FO (88.1 FM; JENNINGS, LA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KAJN-FM (102.9 FM; CROWLEY, LA; Owner: RICE CAPITAL BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KYKZ (96.1 FM; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KQIS (102.1 FM; BASILE, LA; Owner: THIRD PARTNER BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KBIU (103.7 FM; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KRVS (88.7 FM; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE)
  • KSMB (94.5 FM; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KYLC (90.3 FM; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)

TV broadcast stations around Welsh:

  • KPLC (Channel 7; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: LIBCO, INC.)
  • KLTL-TV (Channel 18; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: LOUISIANA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY)
  • KLFY-TV (Channel 10; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: KLFY, L.P.)
  • KLPB-TV (Channel 24; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: LOUISIANA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY)
  • K45DI (Channel 45; MERMENTAU, LA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KATC (Channel 3; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: KATC COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KJEF-CA (Channel 13; JENNINGS, ETC., LA; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KADN (Channel 15; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: KADN-15, INC.)
  • KFAM-LP (Channel 58; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: RICE CAPITAL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KVHP (Channel 29; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: NATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • K69HD (Channel 69; CHURCH POINT, LA; Owner: GULF MANAGEMENT II, L.L.C.)
  • KAGN-LP (Channel 65; CROWLEY, LA; Owner: RICE CAPITAL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • K51EC (Channel 51; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)
Welsh fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Welsh fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 36Number of bridges
  • 279ft / 84.8mTotal length
  • $3,968,000Total costs
  • 294,433Total average daily traffic
  • 42,297Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Welsh, LA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31930-1939
  • 31950-1959
  • 101960-1969
  • 51970-1979
  • 41980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Welsh, LA
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 86 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Welsh)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Welsh, LA)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 7 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Welsh)

FAA Registered Aircraft: 13 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Welsh)

2004 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2004 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 8. The highest number of fires - 34 took place in 2018, and the least - 0 in 2005. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Welsh, LA When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (53.8%), and Structure Fires (23.1%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Welsh, LA
    • 6353.8%Outside Fires
    • 2723.1%Structure Fires
    • 1714.5%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 108.5%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Welsh, LA
Most common first names in Welsh, LA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Joseph3970.9 years
John3670.1 years
Mary3477.5 years
Frank1773.2 years
James1678.0 years
Sidney1472.4 years
Alice1377.0 years
Robert1367.5 years
Marie1282.3 years
Eva1275.4 years
Most common last names in Welsh, LA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Hebert2977.4 years
Ardoin2875.8 years
Guillory2873.5 years
Benoit2776.7 years
Fontenot2777.3 years
Broussard2777.0 years
Trahan2673.0 years
Sonnier2374.7 years
Derouen1983.1 years
Hardy1980.3 years
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Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Welsh, LA
  • 80.0%Electricity
  • 20.0%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Welsh, LA
  • 87.4%Electricity
  • 12.6%Utility gas


Welsh compared to Louisiana state average:

  • Median household income above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
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