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McDowell County

Population in July 2008: 247. Population change since 2000: -14.5%
 

Males: 111  (45.3%)
Females: 136  (54.7%)

Median resident age:  41.1 years
West Virginia median age:  38.9 years

Zip codes: 24817.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $15,646 (it was $12,083 in 2000)
Bradshaw:  $15,646
West Virginia:  $37,060

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $12,324
Bradshaw:  $12,324
West Virginia:  $20,419

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $49,372 (it was $31,900 in 2000)
Bradshaw:  $49,372
West Virginia:  $96,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $59,201; Detached houses: $67,487; Mobile homes: $19,667

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Races in Bradshaw:

  • White Non-Hispanic (99.7%)

2008 cost of living index in Bradshaw: 80.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (46.4%), Irish (2.8%), English (2.1%), Italian (2.1%), Scotch-Irish (1.7%), Dutch (1.4%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 12/1979

Elevation: 1188 feet

Land area: 0.80 square miles.

Population density: 310 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Bradshaw

  • High school or higher: 32.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.1%
  • Unemployed: 23.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 32.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Bradshaw town

  • Never married: 20.1%
  • Now married: 52.7%
  • Separated: 1.7%
  • Widowed: 14.6%
  • Divorced: 10.9%

3 residents are foreign born

This town:  1.0%
West Virginia:  1.1%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this town in early 2007.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Bradshaw:  0.6% ($199)
West Virginia:  0.6% ($378)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Charleston, WV (69.6 miles , pop. 53,421).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Greensboro, NC (140.7 miles , pop. 223,891).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (403.1 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: War, WV (2.7 miles ), Iaeger, WV (2.8 miles ), Davy, WV (3.5 miles ), Welch, WV (3.7 miles ), Gary, WV (3.8 miles ), Kimball, WV (4.1 miles ), Gilbert Creek, WV (4.1 miles ), Grundy, VA (4.1 miles ).

Latitude: 37.35 N, Longitude: 81.80 W

Area code: 304

Bradshaw household income distribution Bradshaw home values distribution


Population change in the 1990s: -102 (-26.1%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Mining (22%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (22%)
  • Educational services (17%)
  • Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (9%)
  • Truck transportation (9%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations (9%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (21%)
  • Educational services (21%)
  • Food and beverage stores (17%)
  • Health care (14%)
  • Pharmacies and drug stores (7%)
  • U. S. Postal service (7%)
  • Finance and insurance (7%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Laborers and material movers, hand (22%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (9%)
  • Religious workers (9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (9%)
  • Customer service representatives (9%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (21%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (14%)
  • Cashiers (10%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (7%)
  • Librarians, curators, and archivists (7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7%)



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Crime in Bradshaw (2001):
  • 0 murders (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 rapes (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 robberies (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 assaults (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 6 burglaries (2083.3 per 100,000)
  • 2 thefts (694.4 per 100,000)
  • 0 auto thefts (0.0 per 100,000)
  • City-data.com crime index = 173.6 (higher means more crime, US average = 330.8)

Crime in Bradshaw (2005):
  • 0 murders (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 rapes (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 robberies (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 assaults (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 burglaries (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 1 larceny count (374.5 per 100,000)
  • 0 auto thefts (0.0 per 100,000)
  • City-data.com crime index = 15.0 (higher means more crime, US average = 312.7)

Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 3 (3 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  12.15
US city average:  3.00

Average climate in Bradshaw, West Virginia

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Bradshaw-area historical tornado activity is below West Virginia state average. It is 76% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/4/1974, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 32.7 miles away from the Bradshaw town center killed one person and injured 4 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/4/1974, a category 3 tornado 36.4 miles away from the town center injured 12 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


Bradshaw-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above West Virginia state average. It is 72% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

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 12.4 miles away from Bradshaw center
On 11/23/2006 at 10:42:57, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, 4.3 LG) earthquake occurred 16.6 miles away from the city center
On 6/29/1996 at 19:30:42, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MB, 3.9 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 14.1 miles away from the city center
On 10/26/1995 at 00:37:28, a magnitude 4.0 (3.9 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 75.7 miles away from Bradshaw center
On 4/19/1996 at 08:50:14, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 71.9 miles away from the city center
On 8/17/1990 at 21:01:17, a magnitude 4.0 (3.5 LG, 4.0 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 93.4 miles away from Bradshaw center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Bradshaw:
  • WELCH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; WELCH, WV)
  • CLINCH VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER (about 18 miles; RICHLANDS, VA)
  • BUCHANAN GENERAL HOSPITAL (about 18 miles; GRUNDY, VA)

Political contributions by individuals in Bradshaw, WV

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bradshaw:
  • SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 18 miles; RICHLANDS, VA; Full-time enrollment: 2,412)
  • BLUEFIELD STATE COLLEGE (about 33 miles; BLUEFIELD, WV; FT enrollment: 2,096)
  • CONCORD COLLEGE (about 45 miles; ATHENS, WV; FT enrollment: 2,723)
  • NEW RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 65 miles; DUBLIN, VA; FT enrollment: 2,262)
  • NORTHEAST STATE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 66 miles; BLOUNTVILLE, TN; FT enrollment: 2,729)
  • WEST VIRGINIA STATE COLLEGE (about 66 miles; INSTITUTE, WV; FT enrollment: 3,688)
  • RADFORD UNIVERSITY (about 71 miles; RADFORD, VA; FT enrollment: 8,034)
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Streams, rivers, and creeks: Bradshaw Creek (A), Dry Branch (B), Oozley Branch (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

 

Drinking water stations with addresses in Bradshaw and their reported violations in the past:

BRADSHAW WATER WORKS (Population served: 233, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • One regular monitoring violation

Average household size:
This town:  2.1 people
West Virginia:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  61.5%
Whole state:  68.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  3.0%
Whole state:  4.7%

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

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  54.9%
Whole state:  17.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  28.1%
Whole state:  7.6%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Bradshaw, WV



Bradshaw compared to West Virginia state average:
  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below 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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Banks with branches in Bradshaw (2009 data):
  • Pioneer Community Bank, Inc.: Bradshaw Branch at Route 83 Buchanan Street, branch established on 1984-08-10. Info updated 2008-09-30: Bank assets: $114.2 mil, Deposits: $101.9 mil, headquarters in Iaeger, WV, positive income, 8 total offices, Holding Company: Pioneer Community Group, Inc.



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2004 Presidential Election results in McDowell County West Virginia:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Electricity (47%)
  • Coal or coke (24%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (14%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (8%)
  • Utility gas (4%)
  • Other fuel (1%)


Religion statistics for Bradshaw

Adherents


NameUnited Methodist ChurchChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)International Pentecostal Holiness ChurchChristian Churches and Churches of ChristCatholic Church
Adherents21.7%18.1%13.0%11.1%8.7%
Congregations27.6%16.3%13.3%5.1%4.1%
NameAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAAssemblies of GodSouthern Baptist ConventionChurches of ChristOther religions
Adherents6.7%5.5%3.3%3.0%8.9%
Congregations4.1%6.1%3.1%5.1%15.3%
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.


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 1$306
Other Government Administration 0$0 4$230
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$714
Police Protection - Officers 3$3,794$15,1760$0
Solid Waste Management 1$1,387$16,6440$0
Sewerage 1$1,020$12,2400$0
Water Supply 0$0 1$367
Totals for Government 5$6,201$14,8827$1,617



Bradshaw government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - All Other: $74,000
    Sewerage: $60,000
  • Current Operations - Solid Waste Management: $74,000
    Sewerage: $72,000
    General - Other: $44,000
    Police Protection: $25,000
    Financial Administration: $22,000
    Water Utilities: $13,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $26,000
    Interest Earnings: $1,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $16,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Housing & Community Development: $15,000
    General Support: $1,000
  • Tax - NEC: $26,000
    Property: $9,000
    Public Utilities: $8,000
    Other Selective Sales: $1,000
    Individual Income: $0
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $150,000

4.75% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($20,318 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.75%
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:
from Mercer County, WV  0.86% ($16,213 average AGI)
from Tazewell County, VA  0.28% ($19,400)
from Iredell County, NC  0.26% ($23,857)


6.28% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($27,738 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.28%
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:
to Mercer County, WV  2.32% ($24,922 average AGI)
to Tazewell County, VA  0.45% ($44,640)
to Wyoming County, WV  0.25% ($29,929)


Strongest AM radio stations in Bradshaw:
  • WELC (1150 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WELCH, WV; Owner: POCAHONTAS BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WYRV (770 AM; daytime; 5 kW; CEDAR BLUFF, VA; Owner: FAITH CHRISTIAN MUSIC BROADCASTING MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WNRG (940 AM; 5 kW; GRUNDY, VA; Owner: VIRGINIA-KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CO., INC)
  • WBDY (1190 AM; daytime; 10 kW; BLUEFIELD, VA; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WTZE (1470 AM; daytime; 5 kW; TAZEWELL, VA; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WIWS (1070 AM; daytime; 10 kW; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: SOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WGTH (540 AM; 1 kW; RICHLANDS, VA; Owner: HIGH KNOB BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WZAP (690 AM; 10 kW; BRISTOL, VA; Owner: RAM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WWNR (620 AM; 5 kW; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: DYNASTAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WJLS (560 AM; 5 kW; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)
  • WTRU (830 AM; 50 kW; KERNERSVILLE, NC; Owner: TRUTH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WBPA (1460 AM; 5 kW; ELKHORN CITY, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORP)
  • WHIS (1440 AM; 5 kW; BLUEFIELD, WV; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Bradshaw:
  • WGTH-FM (105.5 FM; RICHLANDS, VA; Owner: HIGH KNOB BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WRIC-FM (100.7 FM; RICHLANDS, VA; Owner: PEGGY SUE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WHQX (107.7 FM; CEDAR BLUFF, VA; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WELC-FM (102.9 FM; WELCH, WV; Owner: POCAHONTAS BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WPKE-FM (103.1 FM; COAL RUN, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WHAJ (104.5 FM; BLUEFIELD, WV; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WMEV-FM (93.9 FM; MARION, VA; Owner: HOLSTON VALLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WHKX (106.3 FM; BLUEFIELD, VA; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WKOY-FM (100.9 FM; PRINCETON, WV; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WPIB (91.1 FM; BLUEFIELD, WV; Owner: POSITIVE ALTERNATIVE RADIO, INC.)
  • WOLD-FM (102.5 FM; MARION, VA; Owner: EMERALD SOUND, INC.)
  • WMJD (97.7 FM; GRUNDY, VA; Owner: VIRGINIA-KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WVKM (106.7 FM; MATEWAN, WV; Owner: THREE STATES BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WSTG (95.9 FM; PRINCETON, WV; Owner: PRINCETON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHCB (91.5 FM; BRISTOL, TN; Owner: APPALACHIAN EDUC. COMMUNICATION CORP)
  • WETS-FM (89.5 FM; JOHNSON CITY, TN; Owner: EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WCQR-FM (88.3 FM; KINGSPORT, TN; Owner: POSITIVE ALTERNATIVE RADIO, INC.)
  • WXBQ-FM (96.9 FM; BRISTOL, TN; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WCIR-FM (103.7 FM; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: SOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WVTR (91.9 FM; MARION, VA; Owner: VIRGINIA TECH FOUNDATION INC)



Bradshaw fatal accident list:
Oct 27, 2006 10:32 AM, Sr-10, Lat: 37.351214, Lon: -81.800578, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Sep 27, 1982 09:99 AM, St.Rt.83, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 2
Total length: 5 meters (16ft)
Total costs: $875,000
Total average daily traffic: 3,400
Total average daily truck traffic: 264
Total future (year 2023) average daily traffic: 4,722

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • .4 Mi N Of Us Po On Rt 80, Call Sign: KDU335, Licensee ID: L00008014
    Assigned Frequencies : 161.190 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/01/2001, Expiration Date: 01/22/2012, Certifier: Jerry R Celio
    Registrant: Norfolk Southern Railway Company, 1200 Peachtree Street, Ne, Box 123, Atlanta, GA 30309, Phone: (404) 582-6224, Fax: (404) 582-6209, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1
  • BRADSHAW CO, Buckhannon Ave, Overall height: 13.4 m, Call Sign: WHQ501, Licensee ID: L00001235
    Assigned Frequencies : 5974.80 MHz
    Grant Date: 06/13/2000, Expiration Date: 08/01/2010, Cancelation Date: 04/16/2001
    Registrant: Bell Atlantic West Virginia Inc, 1 East Pratt St 3n12, Baltimore, MD 21202


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 17

See Full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Statistics for Bradshaw, WV

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