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Reedsville, West Virginia

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Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 15.7%

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

1.65
West Virginia average:

1.95
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Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.6%
West Virginia:

4.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +39 (+8.2%).
Most common industries in Reedsville, WV (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (16.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.8%)
  • Educational services (11.4%)
  • Public administration (7.6%)
  • Construction (6.5%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (12.4%)
  • Public administration (12.4%)
  • Educational services (11.6%)
  • Metal & metal products (9.1%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (5.8%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (5.0%)
  • Health care (5.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (26.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (18.3%)
  • Educational services (11.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.9%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (4.2%)
Most common occupations in Reedsville, WV (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.7%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (4.6%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (9.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (5.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (13.4%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (8.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.5%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.2%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.2%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (3.5%)

Average climate in Reedsville, West Virginia

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Reedsville, West Virginia average temperatures Reedsville, West Virginia average precipitation Reedsville, West Virginia humidity Reedsville, West Virginia wind speed Reedsville, West Virginia snowfall Reedsville, West Virginia sunshine Reedsville, West Virginia clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 Ozone Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 33.0. This is significantly better than average.

City:

33.0
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 1.14. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 11.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.14
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 29.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

29.4
U.S.:

33.3
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2014 was 0.00291. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 11.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00291
U.S.:

0.00931

Tornado activity:

Reedsville-area historical tornado activity is slightly above West Virginia state average. It is 58% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/3/1980, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 5.5 miles away from the Reedsville town center injured 19 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/19/1967, a category F3 tornado 26.7 miles away from the town center killed one person and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Reedsville-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above West Virginia state average. It is 43% 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 149.5 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 140.7 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 161.5 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 221.3 miles away from Reedsville 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 240.6 miles away from the city center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 146.5 miles away from Reedsville center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Preston County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 10, Floods: 9, Landslides: 5, Mudslides: 4, Hurricanes: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Blizzard: 1, Snowfall: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tornado: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Reedsville topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Reedsville:

  • PRESTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 7 miles away; KINGWOOD, WV)
  • HEARTLAND OF PRESTON COUNTY (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; KINGWOOD, WV)
  • PRESTON MEMORIAL HOMECARE (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; KINGWOOD, WV)
  • REM-WV, INC., BROOKHAVEN ROAD (Hospital, about 9 miles away; MORGANTOWN, WV)
  • REM-WV, INC., WHITE AVENUE (Hospital, about 11 miles away; MORGANTOWN, WV)
  • AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; MORGANTOWN, WV)
  • REM-WV, INC., CURTIS AVENUE (Hospital, about 12 miles away; MORGANTOWN, WV)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Reedsville:

  • West Virginia University (about 12 miles; Morgantown, WV; Full-time enrollment: 27,429)
  • Fairmont State University (about 20 miles; Fairmont, WV; FT enrollment: 3,714)
  • Waynesburg University (about 34 miles; Waynesburg, PA; FT enrollment: 2,080)
  • California University of Pennsylvania (about 39 miles; California, PA; FT enrollment: 7,773)
  • Frostburg State University (about 48 miles; Frostburg, MD; FT enrollment: 4,944)
  • Westmoreland County Community College (about 52 miles; Youngwood, PA; FT enrollment: 4,669)
  • Seton Hill University (about 57 miles; Greensburg, PA; FT enrollment: 2,167)

Points of interest:

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Cemetery: Reedsville Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Herb Shoener - Football player.

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

2.3 people
West Virginia:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

62.5%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

10.9%
Whole state:

6.6%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households

Banks with branches in Reedsville (2011 data):

  • Clear Mountain Bank: Reedsville Office at Route 7 & 92, branch established on 1982/09/09. Info updated 2010/05/28: Bank assets: $425.8 mil, Deposits: $376.0 mil, headquarters in Bruceton Mills, WV, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 11 total offices, Holding Company: State Bancorp, Inc.
  • Branch Banking and Trust Company: Reedsville Branch at 12256 Veteran's Mem Hwy, branch established on 1982/09/09. 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
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

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Reedsville, WV (based on Preston County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant4,77761
Evangelical Protestant2,30237
Catholic1,3495
Other3663
None24,726-
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: 5
Preston County:

1.65 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

2.41 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
This county:

0.66 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

1.09 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 21
Preston County:

6.95 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 13
Preston County:

4.30 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

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

11.6%
West Virginia:

12.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

29.0%
West Virginia:

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

8.6%
West Virginia:

13.1%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

52.9%
West Virginia:

51.8%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Reedsville:

43.4%
West Virginia:

49.7%

Average BMI:
Reedsville:

28.1
West Virginia:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Reedsville:

16.4%
State:

20.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

6.4%
West Virginia:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Reedsville:

6.6
State:

6.9

Overweight people:
Reedsville:

38.1%
West Virginia:

34.8%

General health condition:
Reedsville:

49.1%
West Virginia:

58.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Reedsville:

77.8%
State:

78.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of Reedsville, WV Residents
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
Financial Administration 2$6,094$36,5640$0
Police Protection - Officers 1$4,015$48,1800$0
Streets and Highways 0$0 2$3,089
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$1,278
Totals for Government 3$10,108$40,4329$4,367

Reedsville government finances - Expenditure in 2018 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $324,000 ($613.64)
    Regular Highways: $116,000 ($219.70)
    Central Staff Services: $108,000 ($204.55)
    Parks and Recreation: $16,000 ($30.30)
    Police Protection: $13,000 ($24.62)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $12,000 ($22.73)
    General - Other: $8,000 ($15.15)
    Financial Administration: $5,000 ($9.47)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $1,000 ($1.89)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $64,000 ($121.21)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $113,000 ($214.02)

Reedsville government finances - Revenue in 2018 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $313,000 ($592.80)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $5,000 ($9.47)
  • Tax - Other: $133,000 ($251.89)
    Property: $91,000 ($172.35)
    Public Utilities Sales: $32,000 ($60.61)
    Amusements Sales: $13,000 ($24.62)
    Other Selective Sales: $7,000 ($13.26)
    Severance: $2,000 ($3.79)
    Other License: $1,000 ($1.89)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $1,000 ($1.89)
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $1,000 ($1.89)

Reedsville government finances - Debt in 2018 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,589,000 ($3009.47)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,565,000 ($2964.02)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $46,000 ($87.12)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $22,000 ($41.67)

Reedsville government finances - Cash and Securities in 2018 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $226,000 ($428.03)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $5,288,000 ($10015.15)

Businesses in Reedsville, WV

  • Dairy Queen: 1
  • Subway: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Reedsville:

  • WFSP (1560 AM; daytime; 1 kW; KINGWOOD, WV; Owner: WFSP, INC.)
  • WAJR (1440 AM; 5 kW; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WCLG (1300 AM; 2 kW; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: BOWERS BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WMMN (920 AM; 5 kW; FAIRMONT, WV; Owner: FANTASIA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WWVA (1170 AM; 53 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WFRB (560 AM; 5 kW; FROSTBURG, MD; Owner: WTBO-WKGO CORPORATION, L.L.C.)
  • WVSC (990 AM; 10 kW; SOMERSET, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • WASP (1130 AM; daytime; 5 kW; BROWNSVILLE, PA; Owner: KEYMARKET LICENSES, LLC)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WKHB (620 AM; 6 kW; IRWIN, PA; Owner: BROADCAST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WMBS (590 AM; 1 kW; UNIONTOWN, PA; Owner: FAYETTE BROADCASTING CORP.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Reedsville:

  • WVPM (90.9 FM; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WFSP-FM (107.7 FM; KINGWOOD, WV; Owner: WFSP, INC.)
  • WKMM (96.7 FM; KINGWOOD, WV; Owner: MARPAT CORPORATION)
  • WRIJ (106.9 FM; MASONTOWN, PA; Owner: HE'S ALIVE INC.)
  • WWHC (92.3 FM; OAKLAND, MD; Owner: OAKLAND MEDIA GROUP, INC)
  • WZST (100.9 FM; WESTOVER, WV; Owner: TSCHUDY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WVAQ (101.9 FM; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WKKW (97.9 FM; FAIRMONT, WV; Owner: DESCENDANTS TRUST, LAUREN M.KELLEY, TRUSTEE)
  • WOGG (94.9 FM; OLIVER, PA; Owner: KEYMARKET LICENSES, LLC)
  • WCLG-FM (100.1 FM; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: BOWERS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WWPN (101.1 FM; WESTERNPORT, MD; Owner: ERNEST F. SANTMYIRE)
  • W242AD (96.3 FM; OAKLAND, MD; Owner: FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WBVQ (93.1 FM; BARRACKVILLE, WV; Owner: CAT RADIO, INC.)
  • WROG (102.9 FM; CUMBERLAND, MD; Owner: TSCHUDY RADIO, INC)
  • WFWM (91.9 FM; FROSTBURG, MD; Owner: FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WKGO (106.1 FM; CUMBERLAND, MD; Owner: WTBO-WKGO CORPORATION, L.L.C.)
  • WLIC (97.1 FM; FROSTBURG, MD; Owner: HE'S ALIVE, INC.)
  • WKHJ (104.5 FM; MOUNTAIN LAKE PARK, MD; Owner: SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS, INC.)
  • WQWV (103.7 FM; FISHER, WV; Owner: MCGUIRE BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WGYE (102.7 FM; MANNINGTON, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Reedsville:

  • WNPB-TV (Channel 24; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WVFX (Channel 46; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: DAVIS TELEVISION CLARKSBURG, LLC)
  • WBOY-TV (Channel 12; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA MEDIA HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WGPT (Channel 36; OAKLAND, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)

Reedsville fatal accident list:

Mar 4, 2021 11:10 AM, Sr-7, Lat: 39.528836, Lon: -79.796883, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Sep 15, 2010 12:35 AM, Cr-27, Lat: 39.511525, Lon: -79.801339, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Feb 1, 2007 08:56 AM, Cr-7, Lat: 39.514311, Lon: -79.797553, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Feb 9, 2001 03:16 PM, Sr-7, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
May 14, 1999 05:13 PM, Sr-7, Lat: 39.511030, Lon: -79.798269, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Sep 13, 1999 10:25 AM, Sr-7, Lat: 39.508880, Lon: -79.794731, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jul 17, 1989 09:53 PM, 7, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 11Number of bridges
  • 36ft / 10.9mTotal length
  • $3,020,000Total costs
  • 16,470Total average daily traffic
  • 1,806Total average daily truck traffic
  • 17,906Total future (year 2037) average daily traffic
New bridges in Reedsville, WV - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 21930-1939
  • 21940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 11990-1999
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Reedsville, WV

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

22 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Reedsville)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • 8.8 Km W (Lat: 39.518972 Lon: -79.900611), Type: Tower, Structure height: 82 m, Call Sign: WNJE441,
    Assigned Frequencies: 456.225 MHz, Grant Date: 06/28/2003, Expiration Date: 06/29/2013, Cancellation Date: 06/21/2013, Certifier: Ernest N Maley Jr., Registrant: Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, 1333 New Hampshire Ave., Nw, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 887-4011, Fax: (202) 955-7719, Email:

  • .5 Mi E Of Us 19 Near Strawn Lake (Lat: 39.518972 Lon: -79.900611), Structure height: 82 m, Call Sign: WNYL494,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.225 MHz, Grant Date: 01/06/2012, Expiration Date: 02/12/2022, Cancellation Date: 08/27/2013, Certifier: Ernest N Maley Jr., Registrant: First Energy Corp, 800 Cabin Hill Drive, Greensburg, PA 15601, Phone: (724) 838-6035, Fax: (724) 830-5181, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • STRAWN LAKE, .5 Mi E Of Us 119 5.5 Mi W (Lat: 39.518972 Lon: -79.900611), Type: Mast, Structure height: 81.6 m, Call Sign: WNEN371,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6815.00 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6315.84 MHz... (+9 more), Grant Date: 11/04/2021, Expiration Date: 12/05/2031, Certifier: Ernest N Maley Jr, Registrant: Felhc, Inc, 76 South Main Street, Akron, OH 44308, Phone: (330) 436-2208, Email:

  • STATION, .5 Mi E Of Us 119 Near Strawn Lake 5.5 Mi W Of (Lat: 39.518972 Lon: -79.900611), Overall height: 81.7 m, Call Sign: WNEU680,
    Assigned Frequencies: 928.537 MHz, 952.537 MHz, Grant Date: 12/30/1997, Expiration Date: 03/11/2008, Cancellation Date: 05/17/2008, Registrant: Allegheny Power, 311 South Seventh Street, Connellsville, PA 15425, Phone: (724) 626-5250

  • M129 RELO, 97 Percy Ln. (Lat: 39.507417 Lon: -79.761250), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 78 m, Overall height: 82.3 m, Call Sign: WRUK240,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5974.85 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 6152.75 MHz, Grant Date: 09/06/2022, Expiration Date: 09/06/2032, Certifier: Cecil J Mathew, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

18 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Reedsville)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: WILLIAM N BONNER ZODIAC 650 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 8358B, N8358B, N-8358B, Serial Number: 65-8358, Certificate Issue Date: 09/18/2018
    Registrant (Individual): William N Bonner, 769 Stones Ln, Reedsville, WV 26547
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 04/12/1983

2004 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2004 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 13. The highest number of fire incidents - 32 took place in 2010, and the least - 6 in 2017. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Reedsville, WV When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (64.6%), and Outside Fires (22.2%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Reedsville, WV
    • 12264.6%Structure Fires
    • 4222.2%Outside Fires
    • 1910.1%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 63.2%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Reedsville, WV
Most common first names in Reedsville, WV among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Charles1481.3 years
John1475.8 years
Robert1366.9 years
William1278.6 years
Mary1076.0 years
George870.4 years
Ruth682.2 years
Joseph670.7 years
Harold679.5 years
James675.0 years
Most common last names in Reedsville, WV among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Born2080.0 years
Smith1775.2 years
Menear1076.2 years
Zinn1079.8 years
Dixon976.1 years
Holmes973.9 years
Shaffer971.7 years
Taylor968.6 years
Field878.3 years
Livengood777.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Reedsville, WV
  • 62.4%Utility gas
  • 23.1%Electricity
  • 12.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 1.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Reedsville, WV
  • 78.3%Electricity
  • 14.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 7.6%Utility gas


Reedsville 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.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

Reedsville on our top lists:

  • #66 on the list of "Top 100 safest cities (lowest city-data.com crime index)"
There is 1 pilot and 4 other airmen in this city.
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