Chelyan, West Virginia

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Population in 2010: 776.
Males: 275  (35.5%)
Females: 501  (64.5%)
Median resident age:

24.4 years
West Virginia median age:

42.9 years

Zip codes: 25035.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $55,215
Chelyan:

$55,215
WV:

$54,329

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $36,483

Chelyan CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $135,500
Chelyan:

$135,500
WV:

$155,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $101,527; detached houses: $135,502; mobile homes: $23,628

Median gross rent in 2022: $616.

March 2022 cost of living index in Chelyan: 85.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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According to our research of West Virginia and other state lists, there were 6 registered sex offenders living in Chelyan, West Virginia as of May 09, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Chelyan is 148 to 1.


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Ancestries: English (37.0%), European (6.8%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 619 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Charleston, WV (13.2 miles , pop. 53,421).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Columbus, OH (148.0 miles , pop. 711,470).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (362.7 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Shrewsbury, WV (1.1 miles ),
East Bank, WV (1.7 miles ),
Chesapeake, WV (1.8 miles ),
Cedar Grove, WV (1.9 miles ),
Belle, WV (2.0 miles ),
Glasgow, WV (2.0 miles ),
Marmet, WV (2.3 miles ),
Pratt, WV (2.4 miles )

Latitude: 38.20 N, Longitude: 81.49 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 304

Distribution of median household income in Chelyan, WV in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.7%
West Virginia:

4.0%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 54.5. This is better than average.

City:

54.5
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.193. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 12.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.193
U.S.:

0.251
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.596. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 11.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.596
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 21.7. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 12.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

21.7
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2015 was 11.1. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 8.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

11.1
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 7.21. This is about average. Closest monitor was 12.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.21
U.S.:

8.11
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 0.00387. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 5.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00387
U.S.:

0.00931

Tornado activity:

Chelyan-area historical tornado activity is below West Virginia state average. It is 79% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/23/1968, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 57.8 miles away from the Chelyan place center killed 7 people and injured 93 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/4/1974, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 37.5 miles away from the place center killed one person and injured 11 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Chelyan-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above West Virginia state average. It is 9% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 194.6 miles away from the city center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 133.3 miles away from Chelyan center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 120.9 miles away from the city center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 235.3 miles away from the city center
On 9/7/1988 at 02:28:09, a magnitude 4.6 (4.5 MB, 4.6 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 129.8 miles away from Chelyan center
On 11/2/2006 at 17:53:02, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 72.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Kanawha County (28) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 22
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 15, Storms: 14, Landslides: 8, Winter Storms: 5, Hurricanes: 3, Mudslides: 3, Blizzard: 1, Fire: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Snowfall: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Chelyan:

  • MONTGOMERY GEN. ELDERLY CARE (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; MONTGOMERY, WV)
  • HIGHLAND HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 10 miles away; CHARLESTON, WV)
  • HEARTLAND OF CHARLESTON (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; CHARLESTON, WV)
  • FMS - CHARLESTON (Dialysis Facility, about 12 miles away; CHARLESTON, WV)
  • AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH OF WEST VIRGINIA (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; CHARLESTON, WV)
  • EAST END GROUP HOME (Hospital, about 13 miles away; CHARLESTON, WV)
  • OAK RIDGE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; CHARLESTON, WV)

Amtrak stations near Chelyan:

  • 10 miles: MONTGOMERY (WASHINGTON ST. & 3RD AVE.) . Services: public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
  • 14 miles: CHARLESTON (350 MCCORKLE AVE. SE) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Chelyan:

  • West Virginia State University (about 20 miles; Institute, WV; Full-time enrollment: 2,133)
  • New River Community and Technical College (about 32 miles; Beckley, WV; FT enrollment: 2,234)
  • Marshall University (about 54 miles; Huntington, WV; FT enrollment: 11,450)
  • Concord University (about 60 miles; Athens, WV; FT enrollment: 2,698)
  • Ashland Community and Technical College (about 66 miles; Ashland, KY; FT enrollment: 2,482)
  • West Virginia University at Parkersburg (about 71 miles; Parkersburg, WV; FT enrollment: 2,619)
  • Big Sandy Community and Technical College (about 79 miles; Prestonsburg, KY; FT enrollment: 2,660)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: East Bank Volunteer Fire Department Chelyan Substation (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Chelyan include: First Baptist Church (A), Church of the Nazarene (B), Chelyan Methodist Episcopal Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Kanawha County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.2 people
West Virginia:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

58.3%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

4.2%
Whole state:

6.6%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Chelyan:

Marital status in Chelyan, WV
  • Never married: 36.1%
  • Now married: 58.2%
  • Separated: 2.9%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 2.8%

For population 25 years and over in Chelyan:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.1%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.7
West Virginia average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Chelyan, WV (based on Kanawha County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant31,202219
Mainline Protestant27,583114
Catholic7,33111
Black Protestant3,11412
Other2,02010
Orthodox1,1362
None120,677-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 47
This county:

2.46 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

2.41 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
Kanawha County:

0.16 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

0.28 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 10
Kanawha County:

0.52 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

1.09 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 98
This county:

5.13 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 132
Kanawha County:

6.90 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

6.22 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Kanawha County:

12.1%
West Virginia:

12.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Kanawha County:

29.6%
State:

31.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

12.0%
West Virginia:

13.1%

Strongest AM radio stations in Chelyan:

  • WCAW (680 AM; 10 kW; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF CHARLESTON)
  • WCHS (580 AM; 5 kW; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF CHARLESTON)
  • WOAY (860 AM; 10 kW; OAK HILL, WV; Owner: COMMISSIONED COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WVTS (950 AM; 5 kW; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WSCW (1410 AM; daytime; 5 kW; SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: L.M. COMMUNICATIONS OF KENTUCKY, LLC)
  • WIWS (1070 AM; daytime; 10 kW; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: SOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WMON (1340 AM; 1 kW; MONTGOMERY, WV; Owner: L.M. COMMUNICATIONS OF KENTUCKY, LLC)
  • WJLS (560 AM; 5 kW; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)
  • WWNR (620 AM; 5 kW; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: DYNASTAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WSWW (1490 AM; 1 kW; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF CHARLESTON)
  • WBGS (1030 AM; daytime; 10 kW; POINT PLEASANT, WV; Owner: BIG RIVER RADIO, INC.)
  • WVOW (1290 AM; 5 kW; LOGAN, WV; Owner: LOGAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Chelyan:

  • WKVW (93.3 FM; MONTGOMERY, WV; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • WKAZ (107.3 FM; MIAMI, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF CHARLESTON)
  • WXAF (90.9 FM; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: MARANATHA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCIR-FM (103.7 FM; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: SOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WKLC-FM (105.1 FM; ST. ALBANS, WV; Owner: WKLC, INC.)
  • WVAF (99.9 FM; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF CHARLESTON)
  • WKWS (96.1 FM; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF CHARLESTON)
  • WZAC-FM (92.5 FM; DANVILLE, WV; Owner: PRICE BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WVPN (88.5 FM; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WDBS (97.1 FM; SUTTON, WV; Owner: SUMMIT MEDIA BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WRVZ (98.7 FM; POCATALICO, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF CHARLESTON)
  • WVSR-FM (102.7 FM; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WZJO (94.5 FM; DUNBAR, WV; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC)
  • WQBE-FM (97.5 FM; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WAXS (94.1 FM; OAK HILL, WV; Owner: PLATEAU BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WVPB (91.7 FM; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WMTD-FM (102.3 FM; HINTON, WV; Owner: SOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WVWV (89.9 FM; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WVOW-FM (101.9 FM; LOGAN, WV; Owner: LOGAN BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • W208AK (89.5 FM; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: LOWER OHIO VALLEY EDUCATIONAL CORP.)

TV broadcast stations around Chelyan:

  • WVAH-TV (Channel 11; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WVAH LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WCHS-TV (Channel 8; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WCHS LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WLPX-TV (Channel 29; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: PAXSON CHARLESTON LICENSE, INC.)
  • WPBY-TV (Channel 33; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WOAY-TV (Channel 4; OAK HILL, WV; Owner: THOMAS BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WSAZ-TV (Channel 3; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WOWK-TV (Channel 13; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA MEDIA HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • W16CE (Channel 16; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • W31CA (Channel 31; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)
  • Chelyan, West Virginia
  • Fatal accident count15
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents25
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:3
  • Fatalities18
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents41
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents1
  • West Virginia average
  • Fatal accident count4642
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents6749
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons1184
  • Fatalities5185
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents11505
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents288
See more detailed statistics of Chelyan fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 20Number of bridges
  • 509ft / 155mTotal length
  • $1,875,000Total costs
  • 168,060Total average daily traffic
  • 29,594Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Chelyan, WV - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11940-1949
  • 21970-1979
  • 81980-1989
  • 81990-1999
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Chelyan, WV

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Chelyan)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

28 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • JACKSON, 1 Mi Sw (Lat: 38.186333 Lon: -81.514861), Type: Mast, Structure height: 73.2 m, Overall height: 75 m, Call Sign: KQA858,
    Assigned Frequencies: 48.7000 MHz, Grant Date: 12/01/2023, Expiration Date: 02/14/2034, Registrant: Eastern Gas Transmission And Storage, Inc., 925 White Oaks Blvd., Bridgeport, WV 26330, Phone: (681) 842-3701, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • CHELYAN, .89 Km W Of I77 Interchange 3 @ (Lat: 38.195361 Lon: -81.510944), Overall height: 60.7 m, Call Sign: WMN292,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2178.00 MHz, Grant Date: 03/06/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Cancellation Date: 07/10/2002, Certifier: Glenn S Rabin, Registrant: Alltel Communications, Inc., One Allied Drive, B2f02-A, Little Rock, AR 72202, Phone: (501) 905-8555, Fax: (501) 905-6193

  • Chelyan, Turnpike Entrance (Lat: 38.194083 Lon: -81.500000), Type: Pole, Structure height: 10.7 m, Call Sign: WPJD957,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6835.00 MHz, Grant Date: 07/08/2021, Expiration Date: 04/09/2031, Registrant: Eastern Gas Transmission And Storage, Inc., 925 White Oaks Blvd., Bridgeport, WV 26330, Phone: (681) 842-3701, Email:

  • Jackson, 1 Mi Sw (Lat: 38.186333 Lon: -81.514861), Type: Mast, Structure height: 73.2 m, Overall height: 75 m, Call Sign: WQDD269,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6675.00 MHz, 6625.00 MHz, 6585.00 MHz, Grant Date: 07/09/2015, Expiration Date: 07/27/2025, Certifier: James G Claypool, Registrant: Eastern Gas Transmission And Storage, Inc., 925 White Oaks Blvd., Bridgeport, WV 26330, Phone: (681) 842-3701, Email:

  • STATION, One Mi Sw (Lat: 38.187028 Lon: -81.514278), Overall height: 75 m, Call Sign: KDK91,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6865.00 MHz, Grant Date: 04/09/1996, Expiration Date: 11/01/2000, Cancellation Date: 10/07/1999, Phone: (304) 623-8365


FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1
  • 0.55 Miles West Of I-77 (Lat: 38.195083 Lon: -81.511222), Call Sign: KNKL577,
    Assigned Frequencies: 454.525 MHz, 454.525 MHz, Grant Date: 10/27/2009, Expiration Date: 11/04/2019, Cancellation Date: 12/03/2010, Certifier: Glenn S Rabin, Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KE8HZP, Licensee ID: L00765543, Grant Date: 10/19/2017, Expiration Date: 10/19/2027, Cancellation Date: 11/10/2017, Certifier: Burton V Sands, Registrant: Burton V Sands, 107 Monroe St, Chelyan, WV 25035

  • Call Sign: WV8BVS, Previous Call Sign: KE8HZP, Licensee ID: L00765543, Grant Date: 11/10/2017, Expiration Date: 11/10/2027, Certifier: Burton V Sands, Registrant: Burton V Sands, 107 Monroe St, Chelyan, WV 25035


2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 11. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 24 took place in 2018, and the least - 1 in 2005. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Chelyan, WV When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (52.9%), and Outside Fires (24.1%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Chelyan, WV
    • 9052.9%Structure Fires
    • 4124.1%Outside Fires
    • 3319.4%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 63.5%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Chelyan, WV
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Chelyan, WV
  • 100.0%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Chelyan, WV
  • 87.3%Electricity
  • 12.7%Utility gas


Chelyan compared to West Virginia state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
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