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Welsh, LA

Welsh, LA.

Population: 5,983 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Welsh, LA is $156,677 — down 4.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $224,700 after a median 96.5 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, lightning, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$156,677

Median home value

-4.5%

1-year change

96.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$156,677
1-year appreciation
-4.5%
3-year appreciation
-12.3%
5-year appreciation
-12.2%
10-year appreciation
+9.3%
All-time peak (2022-03)
$188,338
House Price Index (state)
368.9 (+2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$224,700
Median list price
$157,000
Median price per sqft
$110
1-year sale-price change
+60.5%
Median days on market
96.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
10
For-sale inventory
16
Sale-to-list ratio
96.5%
Active listings
14
New listings (monthly)
5

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,024/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,155/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,266/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,583/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,801/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Welsh Elementary School, Welsh High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, lightning, hurricane, iceStorm, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 43% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
49.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
EVR-Wood Treating/Evangeline Refining Company (12.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
62.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
51
Days with Good air quality
181
Days with Moderate air quality
179
Highest AQI recorded (year)
126

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,708
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,175

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
44
Nearest airport
Welsh Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
OCHSNER AMERICAN LEGION HOSPITAL, COMPASS SENIOR CARE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-89 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Housing built before 1970
28.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.7%
Median annual property tax
$318
Mean commute to work
32 min
Households with broadband internet
57.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,975
Average weekly wage
$854
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
69

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

WelshState medianUS median
Median home value$156,677$186,662$289,727
Median sale price$224,700$225,000$325,000
Median days on market97 days74 days51 days
Median annual property tax$318$576$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Welsh, LA?
$156,677.
What is the median sale price in Welsh, LA?
$224,700.
How long do homes take to sell in Welsh, LA?
Median days on market: 96.5 days.
What is typical rent in Welsh, LA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,266/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Welsh, LA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, lightning, hurricane, iceStorm, tornado.
Is Welsh, LA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Welsh, LA?
Risk to homes is higher than 43% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Welsh, LA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Welsh, LA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Welsh, LA?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Welsh, LA walkable?
Walkability index: 5.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Welsh, LA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Welsh, LA?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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