Jacksonburg, West Virginia

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Population in 2010: 182.
Males: 127  (70.0%)
Females: 55  (30.0%)
Median resident age:

24.5 years
West Virginia median age:

42.9 years

Zip code: 26377

Estimated median household income in 2022: $49,899
Jacksonburg:

$49,899
WV:

$54,329

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,571

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $112,868
Jacksonburg:

$112,868
WV:

$155,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $192,373; detached houses: $190,415
March 2022 cost of living index in Jacksonburg: 83.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 22.4%

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  • Races in Jacksonburg, WV (2022)
    • 9990.0%White alone
    • 109.1%Black alone
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Ancestries: Polish (37.2%), African (25.6%), German (18.6%), Welsh (18.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 746 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pittsburgh, PA (72.1 miles , pop. 334,563).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (294.0 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Pine Grove, WV (1.7 miles ),
Smithfield, WV (2.2 miles),
Reader, WV (2.3 miles ),
Littleton, WV (3.7 miles ),
Middlebourne, WV (3.8 miles ),
Hundred, WV (3.8 miles ),
New Martinsville, WV (3.8 miles ),
Hannibal, OH (3.9 miles )

Latitude: 39.53 N, Longitude: 80.64 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 304

Distribution of median household income in Jacksonburg, WV in 2022
Distribution of house value in Jacksonburg, WV in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

6.6%
West Virginia:

4.0%

Tornado activity:

Jacksonburg-area historical tornado activity is slightly above West Virginia state average. It is 61% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/1/1986, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 17.7 miles away from the Jacksonburg place center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/3/1980, a category F3 tornado 39.6 miles away from the place center injured 19 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Jacksonburg-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above West Virginia state average. It is 35% 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 184.1 miles away from Jacksonburg 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 136.1 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 145.7 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 200.1 miles away from Jacksonburg center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 212.9 miles away from Jacksonburg 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 199.1 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 Wetzel County (23) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 11, Landslides: 8, Mudslides: 5, Winter Storms: 5, Hurricanes: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Snowfall: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Jacksonburg:

  • WETZEL COUNTY HOMECARE (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV)
  • NEW MARTINSVILLE CARE AND REHABILITATION (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV)
  • REM-WV, INC., NEW MARTINSVILLE (Hospital, about 16 miles away; NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV)
  • WETZEL COUNTY HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 16 miles away; NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV)
  • NEW MARTINSVILLE DIALYSIS FACILITY (Dialysis Facility, about 16 miles away; NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Jacksonburg:

  • Fairmont State University (about 26 miles; Fairmont, WV; Full-time enrollment: 3,714)
  • Waynesburg University (about 36 miles; Waynesburg, PA; FT enrollment: 2,080)
  • West Virginia University (about 38 miles; Morgantown, WV; FT enrollment: 27,429)
  • West Liberty University (about 44 miles; West Liberty, WV; FT enrollment: 2,728)
  • West Virginia University at Parkersburg (about 52 miles; Parkersburg, WV; FT enrollment: 2,619)
  • California University of Pennsylvania (about 55 miles; California, PA; FT enrollment: 7,773)
  • Franciscan University of Steubenville (about 59 miles; Steubenville, OH; FT enrollment: 2,572)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Jacksonburg Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Richwood Run (A), Buffalo Run (B), Wyatt Run (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Wetzel County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.4 people
West Virginia:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

62.7%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

9.3%
Whole state:

6.6%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Jacksonburg:

Marital status in Jacksonburg, WV
  • Never married: 56.8%
  • Now married: 21.7%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 21.4%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Jacksonburg:

  • High school or higher: 39.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.5
West Virginia average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Jacksonburg, WV (based on Wetzel County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant3,61544
Mainline Protestant3,09522
Catholic6642
Other3682
None8,841-
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: 6
Wetzel County:

3.65 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

2.41 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Here:

0.61 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

0.28 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

0.61 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

1.09 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 11
Wetzel County:

6.70 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

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

8.53 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

6.22 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

11.6%
State:

12.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Wetzel County:

31.1%
West Virginia:

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

14.1%
West Virginia:

13.1%

Strongest AM radio stations in Jacksonburg:

  • WWVA (1170 AM; 53 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMMN (920 AM; 5 kW; FAIRMONT, WV; Owner: FANTASIA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WVLY (1370 AM; 5 kW; MOUNDSVILLE, WV; Owner: SCOTT RADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WETZ (1330 AM; 1 kW; NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV; Owner: DAILEY CORPORATION)
  • WKNR (850 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WAJR (1440 AM; 5 kW; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WTAM (1100 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WWCS (540 AM; 5 kW; CANONSBURG, PA; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WHK (1220 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WPDX (750 AM; daytime; 1 kW; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: TSCHUDY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WBRJ (910 AM; 5 kW; MARIETTA, OH; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Jacksonburg:

  • WZWA (90.1 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: MARANATHA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WAJR-FM (103.3 FM; SALEM, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF SALEM)
  • WYMJ (99.5 FM; NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV; Owner: DAILEY CORPORATION)
  • WGIE (92.7 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WETZ-FM (103.9 FM; NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV; Owner: DAILEY CORPORATION)
  • WOBG-FM (105.7 FM; SALEM, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WWLW (106.5 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF CLARKSBURG)
  • WKJL (88.1 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: HE'S ALIVE, INC.)
  • WXCR (92.3 FM; NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV; Owner: SEVEN RANGES RADIO COMPANY, INC.)
  • WRKP (96.5 FM; MOUNDSVILLE, WV; Owner: RKP INTERNATIONAL CORP.)
  • WPDX-FM (104.9 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: TSCHUDY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WVPM (90.9 FM; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WVPW (88.9 FM; BUCKHANNON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WBVQ (93.1 FM; BARRACKVILLE, WV; Owner: CAT RADIO, INC.)
  • WDCI (104.1 FM; BRIDGEPORT, WV; Owner: WDCI RADIO, INC)
  • WOVK (98.7 FM; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WEGW (107.5 FM; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • W220BZ (91.9 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • WGYE (102.7 FM; MANNINGTON, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WKKW (97.9 FM; FAIRMONT, WV; Owner: DESCENDANTS TRUST, LAUREN M.KELLEY, TRUSTEE)

TV broadcast stations around Jacksonburg:

  • WVFX (Channel 46; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: DAVIS TELEVISION CLARKSBURG, LLC)
  • WBOY-TV (Channel 12; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA MEDIA HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WTRF-TV (Channel 7; WHEELING, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA MEDIA HOLDINGS, LLC)

Jacksonburg fatal accident list:

Jun 19, 1999 05:25 AM, Sr-20, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 2
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 13Number of bridges
  • 89ft / 27.1mTotal length
  • $5,090,000Total costs
  • 7,221Total average daily traffic
  • 577Total average daily truck traffic
  • 9,618Total future (year 2037) average daily traffic
New bridges in Jacksonburg, WV - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21910-1919
  • 11920-1929
  • 21930-1939
  • 21970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 22000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Jacksonburg, WV

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

5
  • Joe Hunter, Rt20e 1/4 Mi Frome Reader Turn R Piney Ridge Rd.6.4mi (Lat: 39.487861 Lon: -80.688806), Type: 30.5, Structure height: 54103 m, Overall height: 30.5 m, Registrant: Lloyd Hoff Holding Corp., Hunter@lloydselectronics.Com, , Charl-eston, Phone: (304) 720-1562

  • Joe Hunter, Rt20e 1/4 Mi Frome Reader Turn R Piney Ridge Rd.6.4mi (Lat: 39.487861 Lon: -80.688806), Type: 30.5, Structure height: 54103 m, Overall height: 30.5 m, Registrant: Lloyd Hoff Holding Corp., Hunter@lloydselectronics.Com, , Charl-eston, Phone: (304) 720-1562

  • Joe Hunter, Rt20e 1/4 Mi Frome Reader Turn R Piney Ridge Rd.6.4mi (Lat: 39.487861 Lon: -80.688806), Type: 30.5, Structure height: 54103 m, Overall height: 30.5 m, Registrant: Lloyd Hoff Holding Corp., Hunter@lloydselectronics.Com, , Charl-eston, Phone: (304) 720-1562

  • joe hunter, Rt20e 1/4 Mi Frome Reader Turn R Piney Ridge Rd.6.4mi (Lat: 39.487861 Lon: -80.688806), Type: 30.5, Structure height: 54103 m, Overall height: 30.5 m, Registrant: Lloyd Hoff Holding Corp., Hunter@lloydselectronics.Com, , Charl-eston, Phone: (304) 720-1562

  • joe hunter, Rt20e 1/4 Mi Frome Reader Turn R Piney Ridge Rd.6.4mi (Lat: 39.487861 Lon: -80.688806), Type: 30.5, Structure height: 54103 m, Overall height: 30.5 m, Registrant: Hunter@lloydselectronics.Com, , Millw-ood, Phone: (130) 427-3279


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • ARCHES FORK, 6829 Arches Fork Rd (Lat: 39.434056 Lon: -80.550833), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WRCI667, Licensee ID: L02217850,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11325.0 MHz, 6389.96 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 6389.96 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 6389.96 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 6389.96 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 6389.96 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 10/12/2018, Expiration Date: 10/12/2028, Certifier: Martin G Hajduk, Registrant: Cnx Corp., 1000 Consol Drive, Cannonsburg, PA 15317, Phone: (724) 627-1274, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: N2XBE, Licensee ID: L00505175, Grant Date: 11/01/2005, Expiration Date: 11/01/2015, Cancellation Date: 11/02/2017, Registrant: Richard L Bartrug Iii, Hc 79 Box 20, Jacksonburg, WV 26377


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Jacksonburg, WV
  • 80.6%Utility gas
  • 19.4%Electricity


Jacksonburg compared to West Virginia state average:

  • Unemployed 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 above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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