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Welch

A township of 854 people in Goodhue County, Minnesota
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Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States
722 ftElevation

Welch is an unincorporated community in Welch Township, Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States. Welch is along County 7 Boulevard near Highway 61, 36 miles southeast of St. Paul. The Cannon River flows through the community. The Canyon Valley Trail (CVT), which runs from Cannon Falls to Red Wing, goes through the village. Welch is within ZIP code 55089. Welch Village ski area is nearby.

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ZIP code55089
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Housing in Welch

$489K▲ 2.4% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Welch home is worth about $489,000, up 2.4% in a year, 39% above the Minnesota typical home.

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Mayo Clinic Health System in Red WingRed Wing · 11.8 mi · ER
Mn Community Care - La ClinicaSaint Paul · 27.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 55089, 55033, 55009 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Welch →

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 60% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
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Welch has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 7°, and about 44 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

26° / 10°Winter
55° / 35°Spring
80° / 60°Summer
57° / 39°Fall
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Nearest: Prescott Public LibraryPrescott · 10.3 miles · 52 hrs a week

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