Gilbert, West Virginia

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Population in 2022: 315 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -24.5%
 
Males: 152  (48.3%)
Females: 163  (51.7%)
Median resident age:

51.5 years
West Virginia median age:

42.9 years

Zip codes: 25621.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $38,742 (it was $29,219 in 2000)
Gilbert:

$38,742
WV:

$54,329

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $34,551 (it was $20,219 in 2000)

Gilbert town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $91,911 (it was $62,900 in 2000)
Gilbert:

$91,911
WV:

$155,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $112,193; detached houses: $137,577; mobile homes: $63,581

Median gross rent in 2022: $643.

March 2022 cost of living index in Gilbert: 83.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 23.1%

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According to our research of West Virginia and other state lists, there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Gilbert, West Virginia as of May 10, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Gilbert is 76 to 1.


Crime rates in Gilbert by year

Type

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
1
(262.5)
1
(268.8)
0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
2
(537.6)
0
(0.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
2
(524.9)
0
(0.0)
2
(627.0)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
1
(262.5)
1
(268.8)
1
(313.5)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(313.5)
City-Data.com crime index94.5112.950.2

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Gilbert, WV

Crime rate in Gilbert detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 3 (3 officers - 3 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

8.06
West Virginia average:

1.95
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Ancestries: German (35.5%), English (30.6%), Irish (13.2%), Italian (7.4%), Scottish (4.1%), Danish (2.5%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1918

Elevation: 829 feet

Land area: 1.02 square miles.

Population density: 308 people per square mile   (very low).

Gilbert, West Virginia map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $547 (0.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $348 (0.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Charleston, WV (52.4 miles , pop. 53,421).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Fayette, KY (146.4 miles , pop. 260,512).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (397.9 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Justice, WV (1.6 miles ),
Gilbert Creek, WV (1.7 miles ),
Bruno, WV (2.3 miles ),
Mallory, WV (2.9 miles ),
Man, WV (3.0 miles ),
Sarah Ann, WV (3.1 miles ),
Kistler, WV (3.1 miles ),
Iaeger, WV (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 37.61 N, Longitude: 81.87 W

Area code: 304

Distribution of median household income in Gilbert, WV in 2022
Distribution of house value in Gilbert, WV in 2022
Gilbert satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.2%
West Virginia:

4.0%
Most common industries in Gilbert, WV (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (18.1%)
  • Educational services (10.8%)
  • Truck transportation (9.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.8%)
  • Health care (7.2%)
  • Construction (4.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (28.3%)
  • Truck transportation (10.4%)
  • Educational services (6.6%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (5.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.7%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.7%)
  • Health care (5.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (18.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (13.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (11.7%)
  • Health care (10.0%)
  • Truck transportation (8.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.3%)
  • Clothing & accessories, including shoe, stores (5.0%)
Most common occupations in Gilbert, WV (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.4%)
  • Extraction workers (4.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.2%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (4.2%)
  • Cashiers (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.5%)
  • Extraction workers (7.5%)
  • Top executives (4.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (11.7%)
  • Cashiers (10.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10.0%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (8.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6.7%)

Average climate in Gilbert, West Virginia

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Earthquake activity:

Gilbert-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above West Virginia state average. It is 4% greater 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 215.9 miles away from the city center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 89.6 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 120.4 miles away from the city center
On 11/2/2006 at 17:53:02, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 0.6 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 28.8 miles away from Gilbert center
On 11/23/2006 at 10:42:57, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB) earthquake occurred 32.2 miles away from Gilbert center
On 9/7/1988 at 02:28:09, a magnitude 4.6 (4.5 MB, 4.6 LG) earthquake occurred 115.7 miles away from Gilbert 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 Mingo County (31) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 26
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 21, Storms: 18, Landslides: 12, Mudslides: 7, Winter Storms: 4, Heavy Rains: 2, Hurricanes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Fire: 1, Snowfall: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Gilbert topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Gilbert:

  • MAN APPALACHIAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 9 miles away; MAN, WV)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Gilbert:

  • New River Community and Technical College (about 38 miles; Beckley, WV; Full-time enrollment: 2,234)
  • Concord University (about 50 miles; Athens, WV; FT enrollment: 2,698)
  • Big Sandy Community and Technical College (about 51 miles; Prestonsburg, KY; FT enrollment: 2,660)
  • West Virginia State University (about 54 miles; Institute, WV; FT enrollment: 2,133)
  • Wytheville Community College (about 64 miles; Wytheville, VA; FT enrollment: 2,193)
  • Marshall University (about 64 miles; Huntington, WV; FT enrollment: 11,450)
  • Ashland Community and Technical College (about 73 miles; Ashland, KY; FT enrollment: 2,482)

Public elementary/middle schools in Gilbert:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Gilbert: Stafford Emergency Medical Services Incorporated (A), Gilbert Volunteer Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Stafford Branch (A), Skillet Creek (B), Gilbert Creek (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Patsy Ramsey - Mother of JonBenét Ramsey, Arden Mounts - Former NASCAR driver, Bud Harless - Former NASCAR driver.

Mingo County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Gilbert and their reported violations in the past:

GILBERT WATER WORKS (Population served: 1,145, Surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between DEC-2013 and FEB-2014, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (MAY-06-2014), St Public Notif requested (MAY-09-2014), St Formal NOV issued (MAY-09-2014)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2013 and NOV-2013, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-14-2014), St Formal NOV issued (FEB-14-2014), St Compliance achieved (MAY-06-2014)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between APR-2009 and JUN-2009, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-22-2009), St Formal NOV issued (JUL-22-2009), St Compliance achieved (AUG-06-2009), St Public Notif received (SEP-22-2009)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between APR-2009 and JUN-2009, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (JUL-22-2009), St Public Notif requested (JUL-22-2009), St Compliance achieved (AUG-06-2009), St Public Notif received (SEP-22-2009)
  • 79 regular monitoring violations
TWIN HOLLOW CAMPGROUND (Population served: 25, Purch surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation
W AND P CARRYOUT (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
Average household size:
This town:

2.1 people
West Virginia:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

64.6%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

4.2%
Whole state:

6.6%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.5% of all households

Banks with branches in Gilbert (2011 data):

  • Bank of Mingo: Gilbert Branch at Stafford Street And Second Avenue, branch established on 1985/03/07. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $113.2 mil, Deposits: $96.5 mil, headquarters in Williamson, WV, positive income, 6 total offices
  • Branch Banking and Trust Company: Gilbert Branch at Us Route 52, Main Street, branch established on 1973/03/26. Info updated 2010/03/29: Bank assets: $168,867.6 mil, Deposits: $127,549.5 mil, headquarters in Winston Salem, NC, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1793 total offices, Holding Company: Bb&T Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Gilbert:

Marital status in Gilbert, WV
  • Never married: 26.4%
  • Now married: 59.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 2.9%
  • Divorced: 11.3%

For population 25 years and over in Gilbert:

  • High school or higher: 75.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.0%
  • Unemployed: 10.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.8
West Virginia average:

11.1

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Gilbert
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Gilbert, WV (based on Mingo County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant5,46259
Mainline Protestant1,48713
Black Protestant3615
Catholic2651
Other11
None19,263-
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: 7
This county:

2.62 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

2.41 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Mingo County:

1.12 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

1.09 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
Here:

4.87 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 14
Here:

5.25 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

6.22 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

12.5%
West Virginia:

12.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Mingo County:

35.3%
State:

31.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Mingo County:

21.7%
State:

13.1%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Water Supply 4$8,857$26,5710$0
Police Protection - Officers 1$3,948$47,3761$2,126
Sewerage 1$5,536$66,4320$0
Firefighters 0$0 1$664
Totals for Government 6$18,341$36,6822$2,790

Gilbert government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $75,000 ($238.10)
    Financial Administration: $57,000 ($180.95)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $6,000 ($19.05)
    Local Fire Protection: $4,000 ($12.70)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $61,000 ($193.65)

Gilbert government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $139,000 ($441.27)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $30,000 ($95.24)
    Fines and Forfeits: $23,000 ($73.02)
    General Revenue - Other: $17,000 ($53.97)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $410,000 ($1301.59)
  • Tax - Occupation and Business License - Other: $115,000 ($365.08)
    Property: $55,000 ($174.60)
    Public Utilities Sales: $40,000 ($126.98)
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $8,000 ($25.40)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $1,000 ($3.17)

Gilbert government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $2,404,000 ($7631.75)
    Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Industrial Revenue: $2,404,000 ($7631.75)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,342,000 ($7434.92)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,342,000 ($7434.92)

Gilbert government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $32,000 ($101.59)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $2,404,000 ($7631.75)
Businesses in Gilbert, WV
NameCountNameCount
Hardee's1Rite Aid1
Lane Furniture1Subway1
McDonald's1True Value1

Strongest AM radio stations in Gilbert:

  • WVOW (1290 AM; 5 kW; LOGAN, WV; Owner: LOGAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WELC (1150 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WELCH, WV; Owner: POCAHONTAS BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WNRG (940 AM; 5 kW; GRUNDY, VA; Owner: VIRGINIA-KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CO., INC)
  • WIWS (1070 AM; daytime; 10 kW; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: SOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WWNR (620 AM; 5 kW; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: DYNASTAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WBDY (1190 AM; daytime; 10 kW; BLUEFIELD, VA; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WJLS (560 AM; 5 kW; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)
  • WOAY (860 AM; 10 kW; OAK HILL, WV; Owner: COMMISSIONED COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCAW (680 AM; 10 kW; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF CHARLESTON)
  • WYRV (770 AM; daytime; 5 kW; CEDAR BLUFF, VA; Owner: FAITH CHRISTIAN MUSIC BROADCASTING MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WTRU (830 AM; 50 kW; KERNERSVILLE, NC; Owner: TRUTH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WLSI (900 AM; 5 kW; PIKEVILLE, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Gilbert:

  • WVKM (106.7 FM; MATEWAN, WV; Owner: THREE STATES BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WVOW-FM (101.9 FM; LOGAN, WV; Owner: LOGAN BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WPKE-FM (103.1 FM; COAL RUN, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WCIR-FM (103.7 FM; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: SOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WHAJ (104.5 FM; BLUEFIELD, WV; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WHKX (106.3 FM; BLUEFIELD, VA; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WKOY-FM (100.9 FM; PRINCETON, WV; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WXCC (96.5 FM; WILLIAMSON, WV; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • WXLR (104.9 FM; HAROLD, KY; Owner: ADAM D GEARHEART)
  • WGTH-FM (105.5 FM; RICHLANDS, VA; Owner: HIGH KNOB BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WKLC-FM (105.1 FM; ST. ALBANS, WV; Owner: WKLC, INC.)
  • WPIB (91.1 FM; BLUEFIELD, WV; Owner: POSITIVE ALTERNATIVE RADIO, INC.)
  • WMEV-FM (93.9 FM; MARION, VA; Owner: HOLSTON VALLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WJLS-FM (99.5 FM; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)
  • WELC-FM (102.9 FM; WELCH, WV; Owner: POCAHONTAS BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WSTG (95.9 FM; PRINCETON, WV; Owner: PRINCETON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WZAC-FM (92.5 FM; DANVILLE, WV; Owner: PRICE BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WRIC-FM (100.7 FM; RICHLANDS, VA; Owner: PEGGY SUE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WMJD (97.7 FM; GRUNDY, VA; Owner: VIRGINIA-KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WDHR (93.1 FM; PIKEVILLE, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORP.)

TV broadcast stations around Gilbert:

  • WCHS-TV (Channel 8; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WCHS LICENSEE, LLC)

Gilbert fatal accident list:

Jun 21, 2014 06:00 PM, Sr-80, Lat: 37.614519, Lon: -81.866653, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jun 7, 2006 00:50 AM, Cr 80/9 Stafford Br, Lat: 37.615120, Lon: -81.866400, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jan 6, 2004 04:57 PM, Us-52, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Apr 17, 1996 07:40 AM, 52, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Jul 31, 1992 09:18 PM, 52, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 135ft / 40.8mTotal length
  • 8,537Total average daily traffic
  • 927Total average daily truck traffic
  • 13,669Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Gilbert)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • Repeater Sta On Rt 80 .2 Mi N Of Us Rt 52 And St Rt 80 Int (Lat: 37.614556 Lon: -81.865389), Type: Pole, Structure height: 5 m, Overall height: 11 m, Call Sign: WPOE314,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.337 MHz, Grant Date: 07/16/1999, Expiration Date: 07/16/2004, Cancellation Date: 09/26/2004, Certifier: Richard N Ellis, Registrant: Us Filter Consolidated Electric Division, 1239 Willow Lake Blvd, Vadnais Heights, MN 55110, Fax: (651) 766-2701

  • Pvt Rd Off Co Rt 52/2 5.3 Mi Nw (Lat: 37.679278 Lon: -81.924000), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 55 m, Overall height: 59 m, Call Sign: WPCT718,
    Assigned Frequencies: 855.012 MHz, 857.912 MHz, 854.112 MHz, 855.587 MHz, 856.837 MHz, 858.837 MHz, Grant Date: 05/16/2023, Expiration Date: 08/11/2033, Certifier: Jerry Davis, Registrant: American Electric Power Service Corporation, 850 Tech Center Drive, Gahanna, OH 43230, Phone: (614) 883-7265, Fax: (614) 716-3535, Email:

  • Horsepen Mountain (Lat: 37.476778 Lon: -81.993444), Type: Tower, Structure height: 30 m, Overall height: 37 m, Call Sign: WQFD461,
    Assigned Frequencies: 460.700 MHz, Grant Date: 06/20/2006, Expiration Date: 06/20/2016, Cancellation Date: 08/20/2016, Certifier: Arthur Stiltner, Registrant: Two Way Radio Service Co. Inc, 1234 Little Prater Rd, Grundy, VA 24614, Phone: (276) 935-6405, Fax: (276) 935-2026, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • GILBERT, Lat: 37.612278 Lon: -81.873028, Call Sign: WQKX400,
    Assigned Frequencies: 956.381 MHz, Grant Date: 07/19/2019, Expiration Date: 10/15/2029, Certifier: Vivian Carter, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern, Suite E # 501, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:

  • Mountain View TS, 1.8 Mi S Of Pie (Lat: 37.679278 Lon: -81.924000), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 54 m, Overall height: 60 m, Call Sign: WRDJ705, Licensee ID: L00268142,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6775.00 MHz, Grant Date: 05/15/2019, Expiration Date: 05/15/2029, Certifier: Trish Tyler, Registrant: Appalachian Power Company

  • GILBERT CO, 4th Ave & Venus (Lat: 37.615639 Lon: -81.865111), Overall height: 13.1 m, Call Sign: WHQ502, Licensee ID: L00001235,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11075.0 MHz, Grant Date: 06/13/2000, Expiration Date: 08/01/2010, Cancellation Date: 04/16/2001, Registrant: Bell Atlantic West Virginia Inc, 1 East Pratt St 3n12, Baltimore, MD 21202


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: N8NTX, Licensee ID: L00428677, Grant Date: 12/15/2021, Expiration Date: 12/15/2031, Certifier: Dale A Harrison, Registrant: Dale A Harrison, 51 Tilda Lane, Gilbert, WV 25621

  • Call Sign: N8NYY, Grant Date: 04/23/1991, Expiration Date: 04/23/2001, Cancellation Date: 04/24/2003, Registrant: Edwin J Nagle, Rt 1 Box 127, Gilbert, WV 25621

  • Call Sign: N8RCJ, Licensee ID: L00428676, Grant Date: 07/19/2023, Expiration Date: 07/19/2033, Registrant: Rose M Harrison, 51 Tilda Lane, Gilbert, WV 25621


FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: BEECH A23A (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 116 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO-346 SERIES (165 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2343W, N2343W, N-2343W, Serial Number: M-942, Year manufactured: 1965, Airworthiness Date: 12/30/1965, Certificate Issue Date: 06/14/2011
    Registrant (Individual): Allen F Rogers, Po Box 943, Gilbert, WV 25621
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 650 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 12, Weight: 12,500 - 19,999 Pounds), Engine: GARRETT TFE731 SERIES (3500 Pounds of Thrust) (Turbo-fan)
    N-Number: 55BH, N55BH, N-55BH, Serial Number: 650-0041, Year manufactured: 1984, Airworthiness Date: 05/29/1984, Certificate Issue Date: 10/17/2008
    Registrant (LLC): Top Flight LLC, Po Box 1198, Gilbert, WV 25621
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172C (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8460X, N8460X, N-8460X, Serial Number: 17248960, Year manufactured: 1961
    Registrant (Corporation): Gilbert Distributing Company Inc, Po Box 217, Gilbert, WV 25621
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 04/06/2018

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 fire incidents per year is 15. The highest number of fires - 28 took place in 2014, and the least - 5 in 2008. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Gilbert, WV When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (55.6%), and Outside Fires (20.1%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Gilbert, WV
    • 13355.6%Structure Fires
    • 4820.1%Outside Fires
    • 4418.4%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 145.9%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Gilbert, WV
Most common first names in Gilbert, WV among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James1970.6 years
Robert1465.6 years
John1171.6 years
Joseph966.9 years
Donald951.9 years
Edward872.5 years
Mary872.5 years
Charles869.4 years
Frank774.4 years
Ethel775.0 years
Most common last names in Gilbert, WV among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Hatfield7469.4 years
Cline4070.2 years
Browning3571.1 years
Lester2563.3 years
Ellis2176.9 years
Blankenship1967.6 years
Trent1873.0 years
Mounts1475.0 years
Perry1377.4 years
Carter1279.1 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Gilbert, WV
  • 89.7%Electricity
  • 10.3%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Gilbert, WV
  • 96.6%Electricity
  • 3.4%Utility gas


Gilbert compared to West Virginia state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age below state average.
There are 3 pilots and no other airmen in this city.
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