The Town FilesWelsh, Louisiana
Town in Jefferson Davis Parish · population 3,333 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $174,900
- Household income
- $78,185
- Jan low / Jul high
- 42° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 37
- Median age
- 38.2
Welsh is a town of 3,333 people in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $174,900, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks easier by car than 100% of Louisiana towns, more of a college town than 86% of Louisiana towns, better for families than 85% of Louisiana towns.
How Welsh ranks
Percentile among Louisiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Louisiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Welsh is worth $174,900, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $78,185, which is more affordable than 85% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $576 a month. 82.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Welsh | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $174,900 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $576 | $887 |
| Median household income | $78,185 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 82.8% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1990 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Welsh
| People | Welsh | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.2 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.2% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 22.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.3% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.7% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 6.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 32.3 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.6% | 84.6% |
Weather in Welsh
July highs average 90.2°F and January lows 41.6°F. About 63.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 73 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 14 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
37 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Welsh since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on November 21, 1992 about 9.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 2, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 12, 2024.
Severe weather in Jefferson Davis Parish since 1996
Jefferson Davis Parish has been included in 42 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
| August 29, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4611: Hurricane Ida |
| August 27, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3568: Tropical Storm Ida |
Jobs and pay in Jefferson Davis Parish
Jefferson Davis Parish had 8,020 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,133 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Welsh itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Welsh
2 public schools with 766 students, about 15.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welsh Elementary School | PK-5 | 492 | 17.0 |
| Welsh High School | 9-12 | 274 | 13.0 |
Towns near Welsh
- Jennings, LA9.2 mi · 9,837 people · home $136,700
- Iowa, LA12.0 mi · 3,436 people · home $249,200
- Lake Arthur, LA13.4 mi · 2,595 people · home $83,600
- Lake Charles, LA23.9 mi · 84,872 people · home $214,300
- Moss Bluff, LA24.1 mi · 12,522 people · home $252,900
- Crowley, LA26.2 mi · 11,710 people · home $144,900
- Westlake, LA27.0 mi · 4,781 people · home $166,100
- Prien, LA28.2 mi · 7,745 people · home $278,000
Welsh questions
Is Welsh, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Welsh scores better for retirees than 7% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 46%. 17.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.2).
How much does a house cost in Welsh?
The median owner-occupied home in Welsh is valued at $174,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $78,185, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $576 a month.
What is the weather like in Welsh?
July highs average 90.2°F and January lows 41.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 63.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Welsh get tornadoes?
37 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Welsh since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on November 21, 1992. The typical Louisiana town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)