Valley Bend, West Virginia

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Population in 2010: 485.
Males: 218  (45.1%)
Females: 267  (54.9%)
Median resident age:

39.9 years
West Virginia median age:

42.9 years

Zip codes: 26293.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $43,628
Valley Bend:

$43,628
WV:

$54,329

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $25,312

Valley Bend CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $126,591
Valley Bend:

$126,591
WV:

$155,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $148,412; detached houses: $165,547; mobile homes: $65,654
March 2022 cost of living index in Valley Bend: 83.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 4.9%

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According to our research of West Virginia and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Valley Bend, West Virginia as of May 10, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Valley Bend is 582 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: English (32.3%), German (18.7%), Irish (10.1%), Scotch-Irish (7.8%), American (4.4%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1951 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pittsburgh, PA (95.4 miles , pop. 334,563).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (265.5 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Belington, WV (1.8 miles ),
Junior, WV (2.4 miles ),
Philippi, WV (2.7 miles ),
Montrose, WV (2.9 miles),
Womelsdorf (Coalton), WV (3.4 miles ),
Elkins, WV (3.4 miles ),
Century, WV (3.5 miles),
Galloway, WV (3.8 miles)

Latitude: 39.06 N, Longitude: 79.97 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 304

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

4.7%
West Virginia:

4.0%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 50.3. This is significantly better than average.

City:

50.3
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 31.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 16.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.9
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Valley Bend-area historical tornado activity is slightly below West Virginia state average. It is 73% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/3/1980, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 32.6 miles away from the Valley Bend place center injured 19 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/19/1967, a category F3 tornado 40.8 miles away from the place center killed one person and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Valley Bend-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above West Virginia state average. It is 39% 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 136.0 miles away from Valley Bend 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 169.5 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 189.1 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 222.6 miles away from Valley Bend center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 186.5 miles away from Valley Bend 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 133.1 miles away from the city 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 Barbour County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 6, Landslides: 4, Hurricanes: 3, Mudslides: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Blizzard: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tornado: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Valley Bend:

  • MOUNTAIN HOSPICE, INC. (Hospital, about 4 miles away; BELINGTON, WV)
  • BARBOUR COUNTY HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 7 miles away; PHILIPPI, WV)
  • MEMORIAL GENERAL HOSP (Hospital, about 11 miles away; ELKINS, WV)
  • FMC - ELKINS (Dialysis Facility, about 12 miles away; ELKINS, WV)
  • HOLBROOK NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; BUCKHANNON, WV)
  • BARBOUR STREET GROUP HOME (Hospital, about 15 miles away; BUCKHANNON, WV)
  • ELIZABETH COPLIN LEONARD MEM HOSP (Hospital, about 15 miles away; BUCKHANNON, WV)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Valley Bend:

  • Fairmont State University (about 32 miles; Fairmont, WV; Full-time enrollment: 3,714)
  • West Virginia University (about 40 miles; Morgantown, WV; FT enrollment: 27,429)
  • Waynesburg University (about 60 miles; Waynesburg, PA; FT enrollment: 2,080)
  • Frostburg State University (about 69 miles; Frostburg, MD; FT enrollment: 4,944)
  • California University of Pennsylvania (about 70 miles; California, PA; FT enrollment: 7,773)
  • James Madison University (about 74 miles; Harrisonburg, VA; FT enrollment: 19,727)
  • Blue Ridge Community College (about 78 miles; Weyers Cave, VA; FT enrollment: 2,891)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Tygart Valley Fire Company Station 2 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Swamps: Valley Bend Wetland (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Valley Bend: Valley Bend Wetland Wildlife Management Area (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Barbour 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:

2.3 people
West Virginia:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

72.5%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

4.8%
Whole state:

6.6%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Valley Bend:

Marital status in Valley Bend, WV
  • Never married: 27.9%
  • Now married: 52.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 20.1%

For population 25 years and over in Valley Bend:

  • High school or higher: 85.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.5%
  • 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:

5.8
West Virginia average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Valley Bend, WV (based on Barbour County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant2,08126
Mainline Protestant2,02535
Other2252
Catholic2032
None12,055-
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: 4
This county:

2.58 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.41 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Here:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.09 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
Here:

4.52 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 10
Here:

6.46 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

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

12.2%
West Virginia:

12.2%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

35.0%
State:

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

12.6%
West Virginia:

13.1%

Strongest AM radio stations in Valley Bend:

  • WBUC (1460 AM; 5 kW; BUCKHANNON, WV; Owner: CAT RADIO, INC.)
  • WDNE (1240 AM; 1 kW; ELKINS, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF ELKINS)
  • 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.)
  • WSVA (550 AM; 10 kW; HARRISONBURG, VA; Owner: M. BELMONT VERSTANDIG, INC.)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WKCW (1420 AM; 50 kW; WARRENTON, VA; Owner: WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WMET (1150 AM; 50 kW; GAITHERSBURG, MD; Owner: BELTWAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WPDX (750 AM; daytime; 1 kW; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: TSCHUDY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WAJR (1440 AM; 5 kW; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Valley Bend:

  • WBHZ (91.9 FM; ELKINS, WV; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WDNE-FM (98.9 FM; ELKINS, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF ELKINS)
  • WELK (94.7 FM; ELKINS, WV; Owner: ELKINS RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WDBS (97.1 FM; SUTTON, WV; Owner: SUMMIT MEDIA BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WBTQ (93.5 FM; BUCKHANNON, WV; Owner: ELKINS RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WBRB (101.3 FM; BUCKHANNON, WV; Owner: CAT RADIO, INC.)
  • WQAB (91.3 FM; PHILIPPI, WV; Owner: ALDERSON-BROADDUS COLLEGE, INC.)
  • WFBY (102.3 FM; WESTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WKJL (88.1 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: HE'S ALIVE, INC.)
  • WZWA (90.1 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: MARANATHA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WAJR-FM (103.3 FM; SALEM, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF SALEM)
  • WVPM (90.9 FM; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WKKW (97.9 FM; FAIRMONT, WV; Owner: DESCENDANTS TRUST, LAUREN M.KELLEY, TRUSTEE)
  • WVPW (88.9 FM; BUCKHANNON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WQWV (103.7 FM; FISHER, WV; Owner: MCGUIRE BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WPDX-FM (104.9 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: TSCHUDY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • W220BZ (91.9 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • WDCI (104.1 FM; BRIDGEPORT, WV; Owner: WDCI RADIO, INC)
  • WVLS (89.7 FM; MONTEREY, VA; Owner: POCAHONTAS COMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE CORP.)
  • WKMM (96.7 FM; KINGWOOD, WV; Owner: MARPAT CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Valley Bend:

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

Valley Bend fatal accident list:

Sep 9, 2019 08:04 PM, Us-219, Lat: 38.772011, Lon: -79.929769, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Apr 30, 2007 07:23 AM, Us-219, Lat: 38.769944, Lon: -79.943003, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Jun 1, 2005 09:25 PM, Us-219, Lat: 38.771830, Lon: -79.924050, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Dec 20, 2005 08:55 PM, Us-219, Lat: 38.771830, Lon: -79.931220, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 39ft / 12.1mTotal length
  • $5,480,000Total costs
  • 6,866Total average daily traffic
  • 649Total average daily truck traffic
  • 8,675Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Valley Bend)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

21 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • 1.6 Km Sw Back Rd Hill In Curve (Lat: 38.756222 Lon: -79.926722), Type: Tank, Structure height: 23 m, Overall height: 24 m, Call Sign: WPKL982,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.390 MHz, Grant Date: 02/29/2012, Expiration Date: 04/14/2022, Cancellation Date: 06/18/2022, Certifier: Lynn R Channell, Registrant: Federal Licensing Inc, 1588 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-9262, Fax: (717) 334-6440

  • Lat: 38.769444 Lon: -79.925000, Call Sign: WQBQ577, Licensee ID: L00410284,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.595 MHz, 152.390 MHz, 152.435 MHz, Grant Date: 11/23/2004, Expiration Date: 11/23/2014, Cancellation Date: 01/24/2015, Certifier: Kenneth N Bennett, Registrant: Kenneth N Bennett, Valley Bend, WV 26293, Phone: (304) 338-2804, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • VALLEY BEND, Se Of Intersection Of Cr39/1& Shaffers Run Rd. (Lat: 38.749333 Lon: -79.922611), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Overall height: 58.5 m, Call Sign: WQOZ522,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10755.0 MHz, 10795.0 MHz, 10875.0 MHz, 10955.0 MHz, Grant Date: 02/08/2022, Expiration Date: 03/13/2032, Certifier: John Monday, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:

  • BMHP, 138 Discover Ln (Lat: 38.827306 Lon: -79.874611), Type: Building, Structure height: 15 m, Overall height: 16 m, Call Sign: WRJH421,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/31/2020, Expiration Date: 08/31/2030, Certifier: Seth S Hoffman, Registrant: Intelpath, Hinsdale, IL 60522, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Valley Bend)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Valley Bend, WV
  • 79.9%Utility gas
  • 15.6%Electricity
  • 4.5%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Valley Bend, WV
  • 63.9%Electricity
  • 32.8%Utility gas
  • 3.3%Wood


Valley Bend compared to West Virginia state average:

  • Median house value above 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.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
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