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Welch, Oklahoma

town · Craig County

At a glance

661
Population
$113,300
Median home value (all homes)
63% below U.S. median
$258,232
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$554/mo
Median rent
59% below U.S. median
$35,813
Median household income
54% below U.S. median
22.1 min
Average commute
76%
Homes with broadband
75.37%
Locations with fiber available
11%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 84 — 16% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing45% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities3% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance10% above
Commute cost21% below
For business: Oklahoma is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college36 mi
Nearest community college13 mi
Nearest technical college14 mi
High school graduates91.8%
College graduates11.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

region Grand Gateway Economic Development Association
Grand Gateway Economic Development Association supports member organizations in Northeast Oklahoma as they work to enhance residents’ quality of life, recruit and retain successful businesses and solve everyday challenges. GGEDA partners with and provides innovative services to local communities in their efforts to grow, thrive, diversify and strengthen the regional economy, and advocates on behalf of Northeast Oklahoma to state and federal leaders.
state Oklahoma Department of Commerce
The Oklahoma Department of Commerce is the central economic development agency for Oklahoma, working to create an environment that promotes jobs, investment and economic prosperity in the state, and to help Oklahoma businesses grow.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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