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Welsh, Louisiana

town · Jefferson Davis Parish

At a glance

3,313
Population
$174,900
Median home value (all homes)
42% below U.S. median
$164,717
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$576/mo
Median rent
57% below U.S. median
$78,185
Median household income
0% below U.S. median
32.3 min
Average commute
95.6%
Homes with broadband
75.09%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 90 — 10% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing25% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities2% below
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost7% above
For business: Louisiana is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college24 mi
Nearest community college20 mi
Nearest technical college22 mi
High school graduates94.7%
College graduates11.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city SWLA Chamber-Economic Alliance
The Chamber Southwest Louisiana and its foundation form the Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance, a regional economic development organization that uses its resources to strengthen business recruiting and retention for Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, and Jeff Davis Parishes.
state America Electric Power Economic Development
American Electric Power's Economic Development page outlines the company's site selection services, energy solutions, and resources to help businesses locate and grow within AEP's service territory across 11 states.
state Jeff Davis Parish Economic Development
Industrial, Agricultural & Commercial Development for Jeff Davis Parish, Louisiana.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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