Greenbrier County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI
Ozone
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2000 was 16.3. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 4.8 miles away from the city center.
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2005 was 9.86. This is about average. Closest monitor was 4.8 miles away from the city center.
Drinking water stations with addresses in Alderson and their reported violations in the past:
ALDERSON WATER (Population served: 2680, Surface_water):
Past monitoring violations:
- Monitoring, Routine/Repeat (SWTR-Filter) - In JUL-2002. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-30-2002), St Formal NOV issued (AUG-30-2002), St Compliance achieved (MAR-03-2006)
- One minor monitoring violation
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 30.5%
(28.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 66.7% for Black residents, 48.8% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 17.6% for American Indian residents, 100.0% for other race residents, 97.9% for two or more races residents)
Average household size:
| This town: |  2.3 people | | West Virginia: |  2.4 people |
| This town: | 60.8% | | Whole state: | 68.1% |
| This town: | 4.4% | | Whole state: | 4.7% |
- Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
- Gay men: 0.2% of all households
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Alderson, WV
Alderson compared to West Virginia state average:
- Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
- Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
- Number of college students below state average.
- Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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Banks with branches in Alderson (2011 data):
- City National Bank of West Virginia: Alderson Branch at 601 Alta Drive, branch established on 1930/05/10. Info updated 2008/01/10: Bank assets: $2,753.2 mil, Deposits: $2,223.1 mil, headquarters in Charleston, WV, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 68 total offices, Holding Company: City Holding Company
Educational Attainment (%)
School Enrollment by Level of School (%)
Most commonly used house heating fuel:
- Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (54%)
- Electricity (27%)
- Bottled, tank, or LP gas (10%)
- Wood (7%)
- Utility gas (1%)
- Coal or coke (1%)
2004 Presidential Election results in Greenbrier County West Virginia:
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Religion statistics for Alderson (based on Greenbrier County data)
Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 39.62%
| Here | | 39.6% |
| USA | | 50.2% |
Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations
| Name | United Methodist Church | American Baptist Churches in the USA | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Catholic Church | Southern Baptist Convention |
|---|
| Adherents | 27.4% | 22.6% | 10.3% | 8.9% | 8.0% |
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| Congregations | 32.0% | 15.2% | 8.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
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| Name | Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee) | International Pentecostal Holiness Church | Episcopal Church | Church of the Nazarene | Other |
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| Adherents | 6.2% | 3.0% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 9.1% |
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| Congregations | 8.0% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 19.2% |
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Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.
Food Environment Statistics:Number of grocery stores: 8 | Greenbrier County: | 2.32 / 10,000 pop. | | West Virginia: | 2.41 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1 | This county: | 0.29 / 10,000 pop. | | State: | 0.28 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3 | Greenbrier County: | 0.87 / 10,000 pop. | | West Virginia: | 1.09 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 33 | Greenbrier County: | 9.55 / 10,000 pop. | | State: | 5.38 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 22 | Here: | 6.37 / 10,000 pop. | | State: | 6.22 / 10,000 pop. |
Adult diabetes rate: | This county: | 13.1% | | West Virginia: | 12.2% |
Adult obesity rate: | Greenbrier County: | 28.7% | | West Virginia: | 31.1% |
Low-income preschool obesity rate: | This county: | 12.8% | | State: | 13.1% |
| Local government employment and payroll (March 2007) |
| Function |
Full-time employees |
Monthly full-time payroll |
Average yearly full-time wage |
Part-time employees |
Monthly part-time payroll |
| Financial Administration |
0 | $0 | | 4 | $1,851 |
| Police Protection - Officers |
0 | $0 | | 14 | $11,788 |
| Solid Waste Management |
0 | $0 | | 4 | $2,157 |
| Sewerage |
0 | $0 | | 7 | $5,253 |
| Water Supply |
4 | $5,552 | $16,656 | 0 | $0 |
| Totals for Government |
4 | $5,552 | $16,656 | 29 | $21,049 |
5.26% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($34,472 average adjusted gross income) | Here: | 5.26% | | West Virginia average: | 5.78% |
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.
Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
4.98% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($34,889 average adjusted gross income) | Here: | 4.98% | | West Virginia average: | 5.65% |
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.
Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
Strongest AM radio stations in Alderson:
- WSLW (1310 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WHITE SULPHUR SPRING, WV; Owner: QUORUM RADIO PARTNERS OF VIRGINIA, INC.)
- WYKM (1250 AM; 5 kW; RUPERT, WV; Owner: MT. STATE B. CO., INC.)
- WOAY (860 AM; 10 kW; OAK HILL, WV; Owner: COMMISSIONED COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- WJLS (560 AM; 5 kW; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)
- WIWS (1070 AM; daytime; 10 kW; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: SOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
- WWNR (620 AM; 5 kW; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: DYNASTAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- WFNR (710 AM; daytime; 10 kW; BLACKSBURG, VA; Owner: PERCEPTION MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
- WRON (1400 AM; 1 kW; RONCEVERTE, WV; Owner: RADIO GREENBRIER, INC)
- WNRV (990 AM; 5 kW; NARROWS-PEARISBURG, VA; Owner: PERCEPTION MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
- WKNV (890 AM; daytime; 10 kW; FAIRLAWN, VA; Owner: POSITIVE RADIO GROUP, INC.)
- WTRU (830 AM; 50 kW; KERNERSVILLE, NC; Owner: TRUTH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- WVBE (610 AM; 5 kW; ROANOKE, VA; Owner: MEL WHEELER, INC.)
- WBDY (1190 AM; daytime; 10 kW; BLUEFIELD, VA; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
Strongest FM radio stations in Alderson:
- WKCJ (103.1 FM; LEWISBURG, WV; Owner: QUORUM RADIO PARTNERS OF VIRGINIA, INC.)
- WRON-FM (97.7 FM; RONCEVERTE, WV; Owner: RADIO GREENBRIER, INC.)
- WMTD-FM (102.3 FM; HINTON, WV; Owner: SOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
- KHPR (88.1 FM; HONOLULU, HI; Owner: HAWAII PUBLIC RADIO)
- WDBS (97.1 FM; SUTTON, WV; Owner: SUMMIT MEDIA BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
- WVPB (91.7 FM; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
- WXLK (92.3 FM; ROANOKE, VA; Owner: MEL WHEELER, INC.)
- WJLS-FM (99.5 FM; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)
- WSLQ (99.1 FM; ROANOKE, VA; Owner: MEL WHEELER, INC.)
- WSLC-FM (94.9 FM; ROANOKE, VA; Owner: MEL WHEELER, INC.)
- WVTF (89.1 FM; ROANOKE, VA; Owner: VIRGINIA TECH FOUNDATION INC)
- WMLJ (90.5 FM; SUMMERSVILLE, WV; Owner: GRACE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH)
- WXCF-FM (103.9 FM; CLIFTON FORGE, VA; Owner: IMPACT BROADCASTING, INC.)
- WCIR-FM (103.7 FM; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: SOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
- WRLB (95.3 FM; RAINELLE, WV; Owner: FAITH COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK, INC.)
- WROV-FM (96.3 FM; MARTINSVILLE, VA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WHAJ (104.5 FM; BLUEFIELD, WV; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
- WHKX (106.3 FM; BLUEFIELD, VA; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
- WKOY-FM (100.9 FM; PRINCETON, WV; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
- WIQO-FM (100.9 FM; COVINGTON, VA; Owner: WKEY, INC.)
TV broadcast stations around Alderson:
- WVNS-TV (Channel 59; LEWISBURG, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA MEDIA HOLDINGS, LLC)
- WSWP-TV (Channel 9; GRANDVIEW, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
- WOAY-TV (Channel 4; OAK HILL, WV; Owner: THOMAS BROADCASTING CO.)
National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 1
Total costs: $745,000
Total future (year 2026) average daily traffic: 6,015
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 17 ( See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Alderson)
FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 2 - 5 Mi Nw Of Sr 3 (Lat: 37.775111 Lon: -80.708139), Type: Tower, Structure height: 58 m, Call Sign: WPJR383
Assigned Frequencies: 462.875 MHz
Grant Date: 08/22/2006, Expiration Date: 09/18/2016, Certifier: Jennie M Burdett
Registrant: Lloyd Hoff Holding Corp, 6801 Emerson Avenue, Parkersburg, WV 26104, Phone: (304) 464-5670, Fax: (304) 464-4146, Email:
- 4.5 Minw (Lat: 37.775111 Lon: -80.707861), Type: Tower, Structure height: 58 m, Call Sign: WPKJ260
Assigned Frequencies: 152.480 MHz
Grant Date: 01/30/2007, Expiration Date: 03/10/2017, Certifier: Brian Bobeck
Registrant: Hall, Estill, Hardwick, Gable, Golden & Nelson, P.C., 1120 20th Street, Nw, Suite 700 North, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 973-1210, Fax: (202) 973-1212, Email:
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 4 - Fire Twr Keeney Mountain (Lat: 37.769278 Lon: -80.705361), Structure height: 46 m, Call Sign: WNWI516, Licensee ID: L00077351
Assigned Frequencies: 451.025 MHz
Grant Date: 01/17/2002, Expiration Date: 03/16/2012
Registrant: State Of West Virginia, 725 Jefferson Rd, South Charleston, WV 25309, Phone: (304) 256-6700 - 500 Ft W Of Wv Rt 3 .75 Mi S Of Wv Rt 3 12 (Lat: 37.717333 Lon: -80.648417), Structure height: 6 m, Call Sign: WNVQ496, Licensee ID: L00105474
Assigned Frequencies: 452.475 MHz
Grant Date: 01/25/1996, Expiration Date: 02/28/2001, Cancellation Date: 05/06/2001
Registrant: Alderson, Town Of, Town Hall, Alderson, WV 24910, Phone: (304) 445-2916 - Lat: 37.775000 Lon: -80.708333, Call Sign: WPZK353
Assigned Frequencies: 466.025 MHz, 468.450 MHz
Grant Date: 01/28/2004, Expiration Date: 01/28/2014, Certifier: Stephanie Adams
Registrant: Lloyds Electronics, 2100 7th Ave, Charleston, WV 25312, Phone: (304) 720-1562, Fax: (304) 720-1565, Email:
- ALDERSON, Lat: 37.702083 Lon: -80.579500, Call Sign: WQAV806
Assigned Frequencies: 30.8400 MHz, 31.2400 MHz, 31.3200 MHz, 31.3600 MHz, 31.4000 MHz, 31.5600 MHz, 33.1400 MHz, 33.1600 MHz, 33.4000 MHz, 35.0200 MHz... (+50 more)
Grant Date: 08/17/2004, Expiration Date: 08/17/2014, Certifier: Matthew Preston
Registrant: Mcdermott Will & Emery LLP, 600 13th Street, Nw, Washington, DC 20005, Phone: (202) 756-8282, Fax: (202) 756-8087, Email:
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 4 - WVSX Tower, Top Of Keeney Knob (Lat: 37.772778 Lon: -80.706667), Type: Tower, Structure height: 74.6 m, Overall height: 75.6 m, Call Sign: WPYJ666
Assigned Frequencies: 6197.24 MHz
Grant Date: 08/22/2003, Expiration Date: 08/22/2013, Certifier: R. Charles Dusic Iii
Registrant: Cohn And Marks LLP, 1920 N Street Nw - Suite 300, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 452-4825, Fax: (202) 293-4827, Email:
- WVSX Tower, Top Of Keeney Knob (Lat: 37.772889 Lon: -80.706722), Type: Tower, Structure height: 74.6 m, Overall height: 75.6 m, Call Sign: WPYK355
Assigned Frequencies: 6925.00 MHz
Grant Date: 08/26/2003, Certifier: R. Charles Dusic Iii
Registrant: Cohn And Marks LLP, 1920 N Street Nw - Suite 300, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 452-4825, Fax: (202) 293-4827, Email:
- WVSX Tower, Top Of Keeney Knob (Lat: 37.772889 Lon: -80.706722), Type: Tower, Structure height: 74.6 m, Overall height: 75.6 m, Call Sign: WPYK360
Assigned Frequencies: 6875.00 MHz
Grant Date: 08/26/2003, Certifier: R. Charles Dusic Iii
Registrant: Cohn And Marks LLP, 1920 N Street Nw - Suite 300, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 452-4825, Fax: (202) 293-4827, Email:
- KEENEY MOUNTAIN, 5.6 Mi So I64 Exit 150 On Keeney Mtn Fire Tower Road (Lat: 37.773583 Lon: -80.705361), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 97.5 m, Call Sign: WQIM852
Assigned Frequencies: 6093.45 MHz
Grant Date: 03/21/2008, Expiration Date: 03/21/2018, Certifier: William Ramsey Md
Registrant: State Of West Virginia, Dhhr/Bph State Trauma Emergency Care System, 190 Hart Field Road, Morgantown, WV 26505, Phone: (304) 581-2900, Fax: (304) 285-3148, Email:
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 2 - Muddy Creek Mountain 8.0 Km North Of (Lat: 37.797333 Lon: -80.631444), Overall height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: KNKC693
Assigned Frequencies: 158.100 MHz
Grant Date: 03/03/2009, Expiration Date: 04/01/2019
Registrant: Hall, Estill, Hardwick, Gable, Golden & Nelson, P.C., 1120 20th Street, Nw, Suite 700 North, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 973-1210, Fax: (202) 973-1212, Email:
- Cr # 40, 4.5 Mi Ne Of (Lat: 37.763722 Lon: -80.575056), Overall height: 27.7 m, Call Sign: KNKP688
Assigned Frequencies: 152.630 MHz
Grant Date: 05/11/1999, Expiration Date: 04/01/2009, Cancellation Date: 11/05/2004, Certifier: Robert C Green
Registrant: Fiorio Communications Consulting, 10451 Twin Rivers Road Suite 207, Columbia, MD 21044, Phone: (301) 596-1000, Fax: (301) 596-1121, Email:
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 23 ( See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Alderson)
FAA Registered Aircraft: 3 - Aircraft: RANS S-14 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: 2 Cycle
N-Number: 301DV , Serial Number: 1191009
Registrant (Individual): Johnny R Stockie, Hc 73 Box 14c, Alderson, WV 24910 - Aircraft: HAMSA RAJ XAIR-F (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582DCDI (65 HP) (2 Cycle)
N-Number: 3507G , Serial Number: 767, Year manufactured: 2002, Airworthiness Date: 01/19/2008
Registrant (Individual): David M Stockie, Hc 73 Box 14, Alderson, WV 24910 - Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-140 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 6628W , Serial Number: 28-20725, Year manufactured: 1965, Airworthiness Date: 03/01/1965
Registrant (Individual): James B Johnson, Rr 1 Box 262b, Alderson, WV 24910
2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
Incident types - Alderson
See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Alderson, WV
| Most common first names in Alderson, WV among deceased individuals |
| Name | Count | Lived (average) |
|---|
| James | 67 | 72.9 years |
| Charles | 38 | 73.5 years |
| William | 37 | 72.4 years |
| Mary | 37 | 80.2 years |
| John | 35 | 75.3 years |
| Robert | 32 | 70.8 years |
| George | 28 | 75.4 years |
| Margaret | 16 | 79.9 years |
| Roy | 15 | 73.8 years |
| Virginia | 15 | 78.5 years |
| Most common last names in Alderson, WV among deceased individuals |
| Last name | Count | Lived (average) |
|---|
| Smith | 35 | 73.3 years |
| Phillips | 23 | 72.2 years |
| Feamster | 22 | 80.0 years |
| Jones | 20 | 67.7 years |
| Bryant | 15 | 78.6 years |
| Burns | 15 | 70.1 years |
| Williams | 15 | 78.9 years |
| Hedrick | 15 | 83.1 years |
| Brown | 14 | 71.0 years |
| Knapp | 14 | 76.2 years |
Businesses in Alderson, WV
- Subway: 1
- True Value: 1
- U-Haul: 1
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