Welsh, Louisiana
Quick Statistics
Welsh is a community in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, home to about 3,313 people spread across 6.3 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $35,751 a year, and a typical home is worth about $174,900. About 20.5% of adults hold a college degree, and 91.7% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 3 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Louisiana towns GeoStat tracks, Welsh ranks number 140 of 488 in population, number 78 in median household income, number 172 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Welsh typically top out near 90°F in July, while January nights average about 42°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Roanoke, LA | 3.8 mi. | 482 |
| 2. | Lacassine, LA | 6.5 mi. | 218 |
| 3. | Jennings, LA | 9.2 mi. | 9,553 |
| 4. | Fenton, LA | 10.9 mi. | 207 |
| 5. | Hayes, LA | 10.9 mi. | 690 |
| 6. | Iowa, LA | 12.0 mi. | 3,200 |
| 7. | Lake Arthur, LA | 13.4 mi. | 2,585 |
| 8. | Mermentau, LA | 14.0 mi. | 627 |
What is the population of Welsh, Louisiana?
Welsh has a population of about 3,313 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Welsh, Louisiana in?
Welsh is located in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana.
What is the median home value in Welsh, Louisiana?
The median home value in Welsh is about $174,900, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Welsh, Louisiana?
The median personal income in Welsh is about $35,751 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Welsh, Louisiana?
Since 1950, 51 tornadoes have been recorded in Jefferson Davis Parish. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Welsh, Louisiana?
Typical July highs run about 90 degrees and January lows about 42 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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