McConnell, West Virginia

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Population in 2010: 514.
Males: 257  (50.1%)
Females: 257  (49.9%)
Median resident age:

44.0 years
West Virginia median age:

42.9 years

Zip codes: 25646.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $41,515
McConnell:

$41,515
WV:

$54,329

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $26,493

McConnell CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $107,655
McConnell:

$107,655
WV:

$155,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $121,511; detached houses: $122,905
March 2022 cost of living index in McConnell: 78.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 44.0%

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According to our research of West Virginia and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in McConnell, West Virginia as of May 09, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in McConnell is 575 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: German (54.9%), Scottish (21.8%), Irish (18.3%), American (4.9%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 700 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Charleston, WV (40.5 miles , pop. 53,421).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Fayette, KY (138.6 miles , pop. 260,512).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (396.6 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Stollings, WV (0.9 miles ),
Rossmore, WV (1.2 miles ),
Monaville, WV (1.3 miles ),
Logan, WV (1.4 miles ),
Switzer, WV (1.6 miles ),
Neibert, WV (1.7 miles),
West Logan, WV (1.8 miles ),
Mount Gay-Shamrock, WV (1.9 miles )

Latitude: 37.83 N, Longitude: 81.97 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 304

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

4.5%
West Virginia:

4.0%

Earthquake activity:

McConnell-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 220.1 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 110.8 miles away from McConnell center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 105.1 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 106.5 miles away from McConnell center
On 11/2/2006 at 17:53:02, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 43.3 miles away from the city center
On 11/23/2006 at 10:42:57, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB) earthquake occurred 46.2 miles away from McConnell 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 Logan County (31) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 24
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 21, Storms: 18, Landslides: 13, Mudslides: 7, Winter Storms: 3, Heavy Rains: 2, Hurricanes: 2, Winds: 2, Blizzard: 1, Fire: 1, Snowfall: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near McConnell:

  • TRINITY HEALTH CARE OF LOGAN (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; LOGAN, WV)
  • GUYAN VALLEY HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 3 miles away; LOGAN, WV)
  • MAN APPALACHIAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 9 miles away; MAN, WV)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to McConnell:

  • West Virginia State University (about 40 miles; Institute, WV; Full-time enrollment: 2,133)
  • New River Community and Technical College (about 41 miles; Beckley, WV; FT enrollment: 2,234)
  • Big Sandy Community and Technical College (about 46 miles; Prestonsburg, KY; FT enrollment: 2,660)
  • Marshall University (about 49 miles; Huntington, WV; FT enrollment: 11,450)
  • Ashland Community and Technical College (about 59 miles; Ashland, KY; FT enrollment: 2,482)
  • Concord University (about 60 miles; Athens, WV; FT enrollment: 2,698)
  • Wytheville Community College (about 78 miles; Wytheville, VA; FT enrollment: 2,193)

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Church in McConnell: McConnell Tabernacle (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: George F Browning Cemetery (1), Logan Memorial Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Dingess Run (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Logan 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:

63.9%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

2.6%
Whole state:

6.6%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in McConnell:

Marital status in McConnell, WV
  • Never married: 23.5%
  • Now married: 54.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 10.7%
  • Divorced: 11.8%

For population 25 years and over in McConnell:

  • High school or higher: 93.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.7%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.5
West Virginia average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for McConnell, WV (based on Logan County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant5,81478
Mainline Protestant1,46616
Catholic4003
Black Protestant3542
Other3351
None28,374-
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: 13
This county:

3.66 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

0.28 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

0.28 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Logan County:

0.56 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.09 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 28
Logan County:

7.87 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 20
Logan County:

5.62 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

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

15.7%
West Virginia:

12.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

35.4%
West Virginia:

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

18.4%
State:

13.1%

Strongest AM radio stations in McConnell:

  • WVOW (1290 AM; 5 kW; LOGAN, WV; Owner: LOGAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WCAW (680 AM; 10 kW; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF CHARLESTON)
  • WIWS (1070 AM; daytime; 10 kW; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: SOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WOAY (860 AM; 10 kW; OAK HILL, WV; Owner: COMMISSIONED COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCHS (580 AM; 5 kW; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF CHARLESTON)
  • WWNR (620 AM; 5 kW; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: DYNASTAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WJLS (560 AM; 5 kW; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WKYH (600 AM; 5 kW; PAINTSVILLE, KY; Owner: HIGHLANDS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WNRG (940 AM; 5 kW; GRUNDY, VA; Owner: VIRGINIA-KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CO., INC)
  • WELC (1150 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WELCH, WV; Owner: POCAHONTAS BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WVTS (950 AM; 5 kW; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WBDY (1190 AM; daytime; 10 kW; BLUEFIELD, VA; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in McConnell:

  • WVOW-FM (101.9 FM; LOGAN, WV; Owner: LOGAN BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WVKM (106.7 FM; MATEWAN, WV; Owner: THREE STATES BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WZAC-FM (92.5 FM; DANVILLE, WV; Owner: PRICE BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCIR-FM (103.7 FM; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: SOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WKLC-FM (105.1 FM; ST. ALBANS, WV; Owner: WKLC, INC.)
  • W220BK (91.9 FM; LOGAN, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WXCC (96.5 FM; WILLIAMSON, WV; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • WPKE-FM (103.1 FM; COAL RUN, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WXLR (104.9 FM; HAROLD, KY; Owner: ADAM D GEARHEART)
  • WVWV (89.9 FM; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WQHY (95.5 FM; PRESTONSBURG, KY; Owner: WDOC, INC.)
  • WDHR (93.1 FM; PIKEVILLE, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORP.)

TV broadcast stations around McConnell:

  • WVAH-TV (Channel 11; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WVAH LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WCHS-TV (Channel 8; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WCHS LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WPBY-TV (Channel 33; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)

McConnell fatal accident list:

Jun 27, 2014 07:46 AM, Sr-10, Lat: 37.835186, Lon: -81.965533, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 2
Apr 11, 2012 05:17 AM, Sr-10, Lat: 37.827058, Lon: -81.967456, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Aug 14, 1998 03:35 AM, Sr-10, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
May 12, 1994 02:58 PM, 10, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Aug 2, 1993 03:06 PM, 10, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 5, Pedestrians: 4, Fatalities: 2
Sep 15, 1981 02:40 PM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 23ft / 7.1mTotal length
  • $300,000Total costs
  • 20Total average daily traffic
  • 1Total average daily truck traffic
  • 21Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in McConnell, WV
  • 62.1%Electricity
  • 37.9%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in McConnell, WV
  • 56.7%Utility gas
  • 43.3%Electricity


McConnell compared to West Virginia state average:

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