Welch, West Virginia | Exploring The City at Night

Taking a nighttime drive through Welch, West Virginia. Located in McDowell County and also known as Coal Town, USA, this area was once known as the biggest producer of coal in the country. After the downfall of coal production, and also having many floods in the area, Welch took a downturn and has yet to recover. From a height of 6,603 population to now 3,361 it's a tough place to find a good job and amenities are not the best. The poverty level is a soaring 29%, and median income per capita is only around 14,225 dollars. Housing prices have plummeted as well, and there's a ton of vacant homes and businesses. Even with that said, I find this a beautiful place with amazing architecture and history. Let's take a ride and check it out. This is a documentary for educational purposes. ►Join my community for exclusive members only content:    / @hoodsnhollers