Red Jacket, West Virginia

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Population in 2010: 581.
Population change since 2000: -20.2%
Males: 182  (31.4%)
Females: 399  (68.6%)
Median resident age:

45.8 years
West Virginia median age:

42.9 years

Zip codes: 25692.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-655,945,330 (it was $21,364 in 2000)
Red Jacket $-655,945,330
WV $54,329

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $10,607 (it was $12,809 in 2000)

Red Jacket CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $224,140 (it was $55,700 in 2000)
Red Jacket:

$224,140
WV:

$155,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $57,371; detached houses: $84,188; mobile homes: $45,661

Median gross rent in 2022: $303.

March 2022 cost of living index in Red Jacket: 84.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 49.8%
(30.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 90.2% for Black residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Red Jacket, WV (2022)
    • 34367.8%White alone
    • 14027.7%Black alone
    • 234.5%Two or more races

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According to our research of West Virginia and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Red Jacket, West Virginia as of May 09, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Red Jacket is 553 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: African (60.6%), Irish (16.9%), American (5.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 791 feet

Land area: 5.21 square miles.

Population density: 112 people per square mile   (very low).

Red Jacket, West Virginia map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Red Jacket CDP:

0.5% ($265)
West Virginia:

0.6% ($378)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Huntington, WV (55.4 miles , pop. 51,475).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Fayette, KY (131.4 miles , pop. 260,512).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (410.3 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Matewan, WV (1.5 miles ),
Delbarton, WV (2.2 miles ),
Freeburn, KY (2.4 miles ),
McCarr, KY (2.6 miles ),
South Williamson, KY (2.7 miles ),
Williamson, WV (2.8 miles ),
Chattaroy, WV (3.0 miles ),
Phelps, KY (3.0 miles )

Latitude: 37.65 N, Longitude: 82.14 W

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

5.2%
West Virginia:

4.0%
Most common industries in Red Jacket, WV (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (21.3%)
  • Health care (14.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (12.8%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (7.4%)
  • Construction (6.4%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (4.8%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (15.1%)
  • Construction (12.9%)
  • Health care (12.9%)
  • Educational services (11.8%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (9.7%)
  • Chemicals (8.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (30.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (16.8%)
  • Health care (15.8%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (8.4%)
  • U. S. Postal service (6.3%)
  • Pharmacies & drug stores (5.3%)
  • Management of companies & enterprises (5.3%)
Most common occupations in Red Jacket, WV (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (12.2%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (7.4%)
  • Extraction workers (7.4%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (6.4%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Extraction workers (15.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (10.8%)
  • Life, physical, and social science technicians (8.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.6%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (7.5%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (6.5%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (6.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (20.0%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (14.7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (11.6%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (9.5%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (8.4%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (6.3%)
  • Cashiers (6.3%)

Average climate in Red Jacket, West Virginia

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 60.7. This is about average.

City:

60.7
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2002 was 1.08. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 24.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.08
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 21.9. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 24.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

21.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.97. This is about average. Closest monitor was 24.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.97
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Red Jacket-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above West Virginia state average. It is 10% 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 230.4 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 105.8 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 99.4 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 33.2 miles away from the city center
On 11/23/2006 at 10:42:57, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB) earthquake occurred 35.1 miles away from the city center
On 9/7/1988 at 02:28:09, a magnitude 4.6 (4.5 MB, 4.6 LG) earthquake occurred 101.0 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 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).
Red Jacket topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Red Jacket:

  • TRINITY HEALTH CARE OF MINGO (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; WILLIAMSON, WV)
  • WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 8 miles away; WILLIAMSON, WV)
  • MINGO WAYNE HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; WILLIAMSON, WV)
  • ARH PIKE COUNTY HOME HEALTH AGENCY (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; SOUTH WILLIAMSON, KY)
  • WILLIAMSON ARH HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 9 miles away; SOUTH WILLIAMSON, KY)
  • WILLIAMSON ARH (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; SOUTH WILLIAMSON, KY)
  • GOOD SHEPHERD COMMUNITY NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; PHELPS, KY)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Red Jacket:

  • Big Sandy Community and Technical College (about 36 miles; Prestonsburg, KY; Full-time enrollment: 2,660)
  • New River Community and Technical College (about 52 miles; Beckley, WV; FT enrollment: 2,234)
  • West Virginia State University (about 55 miles; Institute, WV; FT enrollment: 2,133)
  • Marshall University (about 56 miles; Huntington, WV; FT enrollment: 11,450)
  • Ashland Community and Technical College (about 64 miles; Ashland, KY; FT enrollment: 2,482)
  • Hazard Community and Technical College (about 64 miles; Hazard, KY; FT enrollment: 2,087)
  • Concord University (about 64 miles; Athens, WV; FT enrollment: 2,698)

Public elementary/middle school in Red Jacket:

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

Birthplace of: Doc Edwards - Baseball player and coach.

Mingo 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:

2.5 people
West Virginia:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

72.0%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

5.5%
Whole state:

6.6%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Red Jacket:

Marital status in Red Jacket, WV
  • Never married: 17.7%
  • Now married: 42.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.8%
  • Divorced: 38.6%

For population 25 years and over in Red Jacket:

  • High school or higher: 85.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.1%
  • Unemployed: 14.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 41.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.1
West Virginia average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Red Jacket, 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.
State:

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

1.12 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

4.87 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

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

5.25 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

12.5%
State:

12.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Mingo County:

35.3%
West Virginia:

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

21.7%
West Virginia:

13.1%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Red Jacket:

49.2%
West Virginia:

51.8%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

46.5%
State:

49.7%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.3
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Red Jacket:

12.9%
West Virginia:

20.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Red Jacket:

11.1%
West Virginia:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Red Jacket:

6.2
State:

6.9

Overweight people:
Red Jacket:

28.6%
State:

34.8%

General health condition:
This city:

57.6%
West Virginia:

58.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Red Jacket:

87.6%
State:

78.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of Red Jacket, WV Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in Red Jacket:

  • WHJC (1360 AM; daytime; 1 kW; MATEWAN, WV)
  • WBTH (1400 AM; 1 kW; WILLIAMSON, WV; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • WVOW (1290 AM; 5 kW; LOGAN, WV; Owner: LOGAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WNRG (940 AM; 5 kW; GRUNDY, VA; Owner: VIRGINIA-KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CO., INC)
  • WLSI (900 AM; 5 kW; PIKEVILLE, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WKYH (600 AM; 5 kW; PAINTSVILLE, KY; Owner: HIGHLANDS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WBPA (1460 AM; 5 kW; ELKHORN CITY, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORP)
  • WCAW (680 AM; 10 kW; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF CHARLESTON)
  • WELC (1150 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WELCH, WV; Owner: POCAHONTAS BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WPRT (960 AM; 5 kW; PRESTONSBURG, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WIWS (1070 AM; daytime; 10 kW; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: SOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WOAY (860 AM; 10 kW; OAK HILL, WV; Owner: COMMISSIONED COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Red Jacket:

  • WVKM (106.7 FM; MATEWAN, WV; Owner: THREE STATES BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WXCC (96.5 FM; WILLIAMSON, WV; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY RADIO NETWORK, 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.)
  • WXLR (104.9 FM; HAROLD, KY; Owner: ADAM D GEARHEART)
  • WDHR (93.1 FM; PIKEVILLE, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WQHY (95.5 FM; PRESTONSBURG, KY; Owner: WDOC, INC.)
  • W219BM (91.7 FM; MATEWAN, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WIFX-FM (94.3 FM; JENKINS, KY; Owner: LETCHER COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WDXC (102.3 FM; POUND, VA; Owner: WDXC RADIO, INC.)
  • WZLK (107.5 FM; VIRGIE, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WXKQ-FM (103.9 FM; WHITESBURG, KY; Owner: T.C.W. BROADCASTING , INC.)
  • WCIR-FM (103.7 FM; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: SOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WMMT (88.7 FM; WHITESBURG, KY; Owner: APPALSHOP, INCORPORATED)
  • WKLC-FM (105.1 FM; ST. ALBANS, WV; Owner: WKLC, INC.)
  • WMJD (97.7 FM; GRUNDY, VA; Owner: VIRGINIA-KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WZAC-FM (92.5 FM; DANVILLE, WV; Owner: PRICE BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WJSO (90.1 FM; PIKEVILLE, KY; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • WGTH-FM (105.5 FM; RICHLANDS, VA; Owner: HIGH KNOB BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WKLW-FM (94.7 FM; PAINTSVILLE, KY; Owner: B & G BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Red Jacket:

  • WVAH-TV (Channel 11; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WVAH LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WCHS-TV (Channel 8; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WCHS LICENSEE, LLC)

Red Jacket fatal accident list:

Jun 12, 2014 08:05 PM, Sr-65, Lat: 37.658094, Lon: -82.153858, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jan 22, 2012 04:40 PM, Sr-65, Lat: 37.655125, Lon: -82.143081, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jul 23, 2010 11:00 PM, Cr-6, Mitchell Branch Rd, Lat: 37.648936, Lon: -82.132675, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Jun 15, 1992 11:50 AM, 9, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Jan 19, 1991 09:50 PM, 6, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 6, Pedestrians: 2, Fatalities: 2
Mar 18, 1988 09:50 PM, 6, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jul 14, 1982 09:15 PM, Sec.Rt.6, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 21Number of bridges
  • 79ft / 23.8mTotal length
  • $677,000Total costs
  • 19,830Total average daily traffic
  • 1,685Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Red Jacket, WV - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 31970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 91990-1999
  • 42000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Red Jacket, WV

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KC8LET, Grant Date: 11/10/1998, Expiration Date: 11/10/2008, Cancellation Date: 11/11/2010, Registrant: Teresa J Kirk, Red Jacket, WV 25692-0336

  • Call Sign: N8IUJ, Licensee ID: L01261674, Grant Date: 04/25/2017, Expiration Date: 05/27/2027, Certifier: Richard D Long, Registrant: Richard D Long, Red Jacket, WV 25692


Most common first names in Red Jacket, WV among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1166.6 years
William867.4 years
George466.3 years
Marie474.0 years
Charles367.3 years
Joseph366.1 years
Lula370.7 years
Nellie383.0 years
Virginia375.0 years
Elizabeth285.5 years
Most common last names in Red Jacket, WV among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Davis676.5 years
Maynard576.2 years
Jordan471.8 years
Chafin481.2 years
Blair464.3 years
Blankenship463.3 years
Curry473.5 years
Daniels465.7 years
Johnson477.0 years
Charles465.8 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Red Jacket, WV
  • 70.4%Utility gas
  • 29.6%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Red Jacket, WV
  • 100.0%Electricity


Red Jacket compared to West Virginia state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above 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 college students below state average.
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