Spelter, West Virginia

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Population in 2010: 346.
Males: 71  (20.8%)
Females: 275  (79.2%)
Median resident age:

87.4 years
West Virginia median age:

42.9 years

Zip codes: 26404, 26438.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $58,092
Spelter:

$58,092
WV:

$54,329

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $37,493

Spelter CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $171,200
Spelter:

$171,200
WV:

$155,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $59,546; detached houses: $59,131
March 2022 cost of living index in Spelter: 78.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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According to our research of West Virginia and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Spelter, West Virginia as of May 03, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Spelter is 557 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 (74.1%), Italian (25.9%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 980 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pittsburgh, PA (78.0 miles , pop. 334,563).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (279.1 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Gypsy, WV (1.3 miles ),
Lumberport, WV (1.6 miles ),
Shinnston, WV (1.9 miles ),
Despard, WV (2.1 miles ),
Clarksburg, WV (2.1 miles ),
Bridgeport, WV (2.2 miles ),
Enterprise, WV (2.4 miles ),
Nutter Fort, WV (2.4 miles )

Latitude: 39.34 N, Longitude: 80.32 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 304

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

3.5%
West Virginia:

4.0%

Tornado activity:

Spelter-area historical tornado activity is near West Virginia state average. It is 67% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/1/1986, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 24.9 miles away from the Spelter place center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/3/1980, a category F3 tornado 25.7 miles away from the place center injured 19 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Spelter-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above West Virginia state average. It is 37% 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 162.5 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 148.5 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 162.3 miles away from Spelter 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 210.8 miles away from Spelter center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 202.9 miles away from Spelter 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 159.6 miles away from Spelter 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 Harrison County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 11, Landslides: 7, Mudslides: 5, Winter Storms: 4, Tornadoes: 3, Hurricanes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Snowfall: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Spelter:

  • MEADOWVIEW MANOR HEALTH CARE (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; BRIDGEPORT, WV)
  • ADAMSTON GROUP HOME (Hospital, about 5 miles away; CLARKSBURG, WV)
  • MONTICELLO GROUP HOME (Hospital, about 5 miles away; CLARKSBURG, WV)
  • GENTLE DIALYSIS CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 5 miles away; BRIDGEPORT, WV)
  • FOWLER GROUP HOME (Hospital, about 6 miles away; CLARKSBURG, WV)
  • HEARTLAND OF CLARKSBURG (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; CLARKSBURG, WV)
  • NUTTER FORT GROUP HOME (Hospital, about 6 miles away; NUTTER FORT, WV)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Spelter:

  • Fairmont State University (about 13 miles; Fairmont, WV; Full-time enrollment: 3,714)
  • West Virginia University (about 28 miles; Morgantown, WV; FT enrollment: 27,429)
  • Waynesburg University (about 39 miles; Waynesburg, PA; FT enrollment: 2,080)
  • California University of Pennsylvania (about 55 miles; California, PA; FT enrollment: 7,773)
  • West Liberty University (about 59 miles; West Liberty, WV; FT enrollment: 2,728)
  • West Virginia University at Parkersburg (about 65 miles; Parkersburg, WV; FT enrollment: 2,619)
  • Franciscan University of Steubenville (about 74 miles; Steubenville, OH; FT enrollment: 2,572)

Points of interest:

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

Harrison County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.5 people
West Virginia:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

68.1%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

6.4%
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: 0.7% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Spelter:

Marital status in Spelter, WV
  • Never married: 0.0%
  • Now married: 32.6%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 49.5%
  • Divorced: 17.9%

For population 25 years and over in Spelter:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

3.1
West Virginia average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Spelter, WV (based on Harrison County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant16,44293
Catholic8,6477
Evangelical Protestant8,40651
Other1,0694
Black Protestant1922
Orthodox1101
None34,233-
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
Here:

1.90 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

2.41 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
Here:

0.29 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.28 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 8
Harrison County:

1.17 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

1.09 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 33
This county:

4.83 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 55
Harrison County:

8.06 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

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

14.1%
West Virginia:

12.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

32.7%
West Virginia:

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

12.2%
State:

13.1%

Strongest AM radio stations in Spelter:

  • WOBG (1400 AM; 1 kW; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WXKX (1340 AM; 1 kW; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WMMN (920 AM; 5 kW; FAIRMONT, WV; Owner: FANTASIA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WPDX (750 AM; daytime; 1 kW; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: TSCHUDY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WWVA (1170 AM; 53 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WBUC (1460 AM; 5 kW; BUCKHANNON, WV; Owner: CAT RADIO, INC.)
  • WAJR (1440 AM; 5 kW; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WTCS (1490 AM; 1 kW; FAIRMONT, WV; Owner: FAIRMONT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WCLG (1300 AM; 2 kW; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: BOWERS BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WKNR (850 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Spelter:

  • WKJL (88.1 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: HE'S ALIVE, INC.)
  • WGIE (92.7 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WZWA (90.1 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: MARANATHA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WDCI (104.1 FM; BRIDGEPORT, WV; Owner: WDCI RADIO, INC)
  • W220BZ (91.9 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • WOBG-FM (105.7 FM; SALEM, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WAJR-FM (103.3 FM; SALEM, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF SALEM)
  • WPDX-FM (104.9 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: TSCHUDY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WWLW (106.5 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF CLARKSBURG)
  • WGYE (102.7 FM; MANNINGTON, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WKKW (97.9 FM; FAIRMONT, WV; Owner: DESCENDANTS TRUST, LAUREN M.KELLEY, TRUSTEE)
  • WBVQ (93.1 FM; BARRACKVILLE, WV; Owner: CAT RADIO, INC.)
  • WRLF (94.3 FM; FAIRMONT, WV; Owner: FAIRMONT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WVPW (88.9 FM; BUCKHANNON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WDBS (97.1 FM; SUTTON, WV; Owner: SUMMIT MEDIA BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WVPM (90.9 FM; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WBHZ (91.9 FM; ELKINS, WV; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WFBY (102.3 FM; WESTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WDKL (95.9 FM; GRAFTON, WV; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • WVAQ (101.9 FM; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Spelter:

  • WVFX (Channel 46; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: DAVIS TELEVISION CLARKSBURG, LLC)
  • WBOY-TV (Channel 12; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA MEDIA HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WDTV (Channel 5; WESTON, WV; Owner: WITHERS BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Spelter fatal accident list:

Sep 19, 2021 08:56 PM, Us-19, Lat: 39.352814, Lon: -80.318461, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 75ft / 23.1mTotal length
  • $438,000Total costs
  • 8,525Total average daily traffic
  • 602Total average daily truck traffic

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

6
  • Call Sign: KB8EVD, Grant Date: 05/17/1988, Expiration Date: 05/17/1998, Cancellation Date: 05/18/2000, Registrant: Ronald V Brown, Spelter, WV 26438

  • Call Sign: KC8KFM, Licensee ID: L01395655, Grant Date: 05/30/2019, Expiration Date: 05/30/2029, Cancellation Date: 06/11/2021, Certifier: Matthew D Shingleton, Registrant: Matthew D Shingleton, Po Box 104, Spelter, WV 26439

  • Call Sign: N8OKV, Licensee ID: L00348629, Grant Date: 03/15/2011, Expiration Date: 05/14/2021, Cancellation Date: 09/04/2020, Certifier: Verlin R Tenney, Registrant: Verlin R Tenney, 532 Zeising St, Spelter, WV 26438

  • Call Sign: N8YCX, Grant Date: 04/27/1993, Expiration Date: 04/27/2003, Cancellation Date: 04/28/2005, Registrant: Yvonne K Tenney, Box 85, Spelter, WV 26438

  • Call Sign: WJ8L, Previous Call Sign: N8OKV, Licensee ID: L00348629, Grant Date: 09/04/2020, Expiration Date: 09/04/2030, Certifier: Verlin R Tenney, Registrant: Verlin R Tenney, 193 B St, Spelter, WV 26438

  • Call Sign: N8VFD, Previous Call Sign: KC8KFM, Licensee ID: L01395655, Grant Date: 06/11/2021, Expiration Date: 06/11/2031, Certifier: Matthew D Shingleton, Registrant: Matthew D Shingleton, Po Box 104, Spelter, WV 26438


2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 6. The highest number of fire incidents - 19 took place in 2017, and the least - 1 in 2003. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Spelter, WV When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (58.3%), and Outside Fires (27.2%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Spelter, WV
    • 6058.3%Structure Fires
    • 2827.2%Outside Fires
    • 1312.6%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 21.9%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Spelter, WV
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Spelter, WV
  • 100.0%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Spelter, WV
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Spelter 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 above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage 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 significantly below state average.
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