Average household size:
| This town: |  2.4 people | | Oklahoma: |  2.5 people |
Percentage of family households:
| This town: | 69.2% | | Whole state: | 68.7% |
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
| This town: | 2.4% | | Whole state: | 4.0% |
No gay or lesbian households reported
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
| This town: | 14.8% | | Whole state: | 14.7% |
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
| This town: | 5.6% | | Whole state: | 6.1% |
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Welch, OK
17 people in nursing homes
Welch compared to Oklahoma state average:
- Median house value significantly below state average.
- Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Median age above state average.
- Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
- House age above state average.
- Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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Banks with branches in Welch (2009 data):
- Welch State Bank of Welch, Okla.: Welch State Bank Of Welch, Okla. at Main Street, branch established on 1923-10-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $187.0 mil, Deposits: $139.4 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Welch Bancshares, Inc.
School Enrollment by Level of School
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2004 Presidential Election results in Craig County Oklahoma:
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Most commonly used house heating fuel:
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- Utility gas (79%)
- Electricity (17%)
- Bottled, tank, or LP gas (3%)
- Wood (1%)
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Religon statistics for Welch
| Name | Southern Baptist Convention | United Methodist Church | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | Assemblies of God | Churches of Christ |
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| Adherents | 61.7% | 16.6% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 2.5% |
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| Congregations | 40.0% | 10.0% | 5.0% | 7.5% | 7.5% |
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| Name | Catholic Church | International Church of the Foursquare Gospel | Vineyard USA | Church of God (Anderson, Indiana) | Other religions |
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| Adherents | 2.0% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 5.5% |
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| Congregations | 5.0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 17.5% |
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Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.
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Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
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| Function |
Full-time employees |
Monthly full-time payroll |
Average yearly full-time wage |
Part-time employees |
Monthly part-time payroll |
| Financial Administration |
1 | $1,600 | $19,200 | 0 | $0 |
| Sewerage |
0 | $0 | | 2 | $2,000 |
| Totals for Government |
1 | $1,600 | $19,200 | 2 | $2,000 |
Welch government finances in 2002:
- Charges - Sewerage: $45,000
Solid Waste Management: $40,000
All Other: $8,000
- Construction - Regular Highways: $147,000
- Current Operations - Water Utilities: $108,000
Central Staff Services: $88,000
Solid Waste Management: $41,000
Sewerage: $10,000
Fire Protection: $8,000
- General - Interest on Debt: $10,000
- Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $492,000
- Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $147,000
- Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $479,000
Other, NEC: $144,000
- Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $13,000
Other, NEC: $3,000
- Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $9,000
General Revenue, NEC: $7,000
- Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $99,000
Fire Protection: $10,000
- Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $198,000
- Revenue - Water Utilities: $96,000
- Sinking Fund - Cash & Deposits: $0
- State Intergovernmental - Water Utilities: $215,000
Highways: $6,000
Housing & Community Development: $5,000
General Support: $4,000
- Total Salaries & Wages: $69,000
- Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $30,000
7.19% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($30,294 average adjusted gross income) | Here: | 7.19% | | Oklahoma average: | 8.21% |
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.
Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
7.90% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($27,402 average adjusted gross income) | Here: | 7.90% | | Oklahoma average: | 7.91% |
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.
Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
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:
Feb 12, 1982 02:02 AM, 10, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Nov 23, 1982 11:45 AM, 2, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 6, Fatalities: 2
FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 4 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Welch)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1- 7.8 Mi W Of City Limits, Call Sign: KAV344
Assigned Frequencies : 151.025 MHz, 151.025 MHz, 151.115 MHz, 151.115 MHz
Grant Date: 10/27/2001, Expiration Date: 01/06/2012
Registrant: Odot, Communications, 200 Ne 21st Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73105, Phone: (405) 521-2619, Fax: (405) 522-0458, Email:
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 6- HIGHWAY 10, Approx 11.5 Mi E Int St Hwy 2 & Hwy 10, Type: Tower, Structure height: 97.5 m, Overall height: 101.8 m, Call Sign: WMW909
Assigned Frequencies : 6745.00 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 6785.00 MHz, 6775.00 MHz
Grant Date: 02/21/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011
Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Ave, Nw, Ste. 100, Washington, DC 20006-6801, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:
- WELCH, Sec. 12, T-27-N, R-20-E, Type: Tower, Structure height: 103.6 m, Overall height: 108.2 m, Call Sign: WMW909
Grant Date: 02/21/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011
Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Ave, Nw, Ste. 100, Washington, DC 20006-6801, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:
- WELCH, 2.5 Miles Sse Of, Overall height: 63.4 m, Call Sign: WOI96
3710.00 MHz, 3790.00 MHz, 3870.00 MHz, 3950.00 MHz, 4030.00 MHz, 4110.00 MHz, 3710.00 MHz, 3790.00 MHz, 3870.00 MHz, 3950.00 MHz... (+14 more)
Grant Date: 02/21/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Cancelation Date: 02/05/2002
Registrant: Mci Worldcom Network Services, Inc, 2270 Lakeside Blvd 2865/642, Richardson, TX 75082, Phone: (972) 656-5287, Fax: (972) 656-1622, Email:
- WELCH, Sec. 12, T-27-N, R-20-E, Type: Tower, Structure height: 103.6 m, Overall height: 108.2 m, Call Sign: WQCP877
Assigned Frequencies : 6615.00 MHz
Grant Date: 04/26/2005, Expiration Date: 04/26/2015, Certifier: John E Rooney
Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Ave, Nw, Ste. 100, Washington, DC 20006-6801, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:
- HIGHWAY 10, Approx 11.5 Mi E Int St Hwy 2 & Hwy 10, Type: Tower, Structure height: 97.5 m, Overall height: 101.8 m, Call Sign: WQCP877
Grant Date: 04/26/2005, Expiration Date: 04/26/2015, Certifier: John E Rooney
Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Ave, Nw, Ste. 100, Washington, DC 20006-6801, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:
- STATION, St Hwy 10, 1.6 Mi E Of Hollow Approx 8.5 Mi W Of Town Of, Overall height: 61 m, Call Sign: WEE353
Assigned Frequencies : 12470.0 MHz, 12550.0 MHz, 12510.0 MHz
Grant Date: 01/20/1999, Expiration Date: 04/14/2009, Cancelation Date: 03/02/2009
Registrant: Oklahoma State Regents For Higher Education, 655 Research Parkway, Suite 150, Oklahoma City, OK 73104, Phone: (405) 225-9444, Fax: (405) 225-9250, Email:
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 4- Call Sign: KA5MCY, Previous Call Sign:
Grant Date: 11/10/1997, Expiration Date: 11/10/2007
Registrant: Gene E Eckles, Box 358 112 St Louis St, Welch, OK 74369 - Call Sign: KD5MLV, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00303363
Grant Date: 12/05/2000, Expiration Date: 12/05/2010, Certifier: Wanda L Thompson
Registrant: Wanda L Thompson, 280 Queen, Welch, OK 74369 - Call Sign: KD5MLW, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00303364
Grant Date: 12/05/2000, Expiration Date: 12/05/2010, Certifier: Gerald D Thompson Ii
Registrant: Gerald D Thompson Ii, 280 Queen, Welch, OK 74369 - Call Sign: KE5NML, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01263618
Grant Date: 03/30/2007, Expiration Date: 03/30/2017, Certifier: Chris M Wilburn
Registrant: Chris M Wilburn, 8630 South 4440 Rd, Welch, OK 74369
FAA Registered Aircrafts: 4- Aircraft: CESSNA 172I (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 35701 , Serial Number: 17256917, Year manufactured: 1968, Airworthiness Date: 05/21/1968
Registrant (Individual): Wade C Sherrick, 9659 S 4390 Rd, Welch, OK 74369 - Aircraft: POWRACHUTE CORP PEGASUS AIRWOLF 912S (Powered Parachute, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 912ULS (100 HP) (4 Cycle)
N-Number: 5128X , Serial Number: A059ULS, Year manufactured: 2005, Airworthiness Date: 09/14/2006
Registrant (Individual): Lyman E Johnston, 436256 East 80 Road, Welch, OK 74369 - Aircraft: QUICKSILVER SPRINT II (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: 2 Cycle
N-Number: 59WT , Serial Number: 613
Registrant (Individual): David L Chapman, 440205 E Highway 10, Welch, OK 74369 - Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-140 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 7354J , Serial Number: 28-24706, Year manufactured: 1968, Airworthiness Date: 07/23/1968
Registrant (Individual): Alvin L Steinke, 47250 E 60 Rd, Welch, OK 74369
2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
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