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Botetourt County

Population in July 2009: 1,229. Population change since 2000: -0.3%
 

Males: 577  (47.0%)
Females: 652  (53.0%)

Median resident age:  40.6 years
Virginia median age:  35.7 years

Zip codes: 24066.


Estimated median household income in 2009: $36,969 (it was $32,500 in 2000)
Buchanan:

$36,969
Virginia:

$59,330
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $21,355

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Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $112,448 (it was $75,900 in 2000)
Buchanan:

$112,448
Virginia:

$252,600
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $125,371; Detached houses: $136,549; In 2-unit structures: $60,834; Mobile homes: $41,074

Median gross rent in 2009: $695.

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  • White alone - 1,295 (89.3%)
  • Black alone - 117 (8.1%)
  • Hispanic - 38 (2.6%)

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Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Buchanan: 86.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (25.4%), German (13.1%), English (8.6%), Irish (8.2%), Scotch-Irish (4.1%), Dutch (2.8%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1892

Elevation: 860 feet

Land area: 2.42 square miles.

Population density: 508 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Buchanan:

  • High school or higher: 73.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.9%
  • Unemployed: 3.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Buchanan town:

  • Never married: 19.6%
  • Now married: 53.8%
  • Separated: 3.0%
  • Widowed: 10.9%
  • Divorced: 12.7%

10 residents are foreign born

This town:  0.8%
Virginia:  8.1%


According to our research there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Buchanan, Virginia in July 2011
The ratio of number of residents in Buchanan to the number of sex offenders is 615 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $821 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $565 (0.7%)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Roanoke, VA (22.8 miles , pop. 94,911).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Greensboro, NC (100.3 miles , pop. 223,891).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (298.6 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Fincastle, VA (3.3 miles ), Blue Ridge, VA (3.6 miles ), Troutville, VA (3.6 miles ), Laymantown, VA (3.8 miles ), Glasgow, VA (3.8 miles ), Daleville, VA (3.9 miles ), Bedford, VA (4.0 miles ), Cloverdale, VA (4.1 miles ).

Latitude: 37.53 N, Longitude: 79.68 W

Area code: 540

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Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

5.8%
Virginia:

6.3%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: +19 (+1.6%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (28%)
  • Construction (24%)
  • Retail trade (12%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (11%)
  • Wholesale trade (9%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (6%)
  • Accommodation and food services (3%)
  • Health care and social assistance (26%)
  • Manufacturing (17%)
  • Retail trade (17%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Finance and insurance (6%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (6%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Extraction workers (4%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (10%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (6%)
  • Customer service representatives (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)
  • Cashiers (4%)

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Tornado activity:

Buchanan-area historical tornado activity is below Virginia state average. It is 55% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/15/1996, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 13.6 miles away from the Buchanan town center caused $140,000 in damages.

On 9/17/2004, a category F2 tornado 17.6 miles away from the town center .

Earthquake activity:

Buchanan-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Virginia state average. It is 94% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 97.7 miles away from the city center
On 5/5/2003 at 16:32:32, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 89.7 miles away from Buchanan center
On 10/21/1998 at 05:56:47, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, 3.3 LG, Depth: 8.3 mi) earthquake occurred 73.0 miles away from the city center
On 3/15/1991 at 06:54:08, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, Depth: 10.9 mi) earthquake occurred 98.0 miles away from the city center
On 4/22/1991 at 01:01:20, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 9.1 mi) earthquake occurred 40.6 miles away from Buchanan center
On 9/22/2001 at 16:01:20, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 LG, 2.5 LG, Depth: 1.2 mi) earthquake occurred 78.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Botetourt County (15) is greater than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Storms: 5, Hurricanes: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Storm: 1, Tornado: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Flood: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tropical Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

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Hospitals/medical centers near Buchanan:

  • BEDFORD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 16 miles away; BEDFORD, VA)
  • ALLEGHANY REGIONAL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 21 miles away; LOW MOOR, VA)
  • CARILION STONEWALL JACKSON HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 22 miles away; LEXINGTON, VA)

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Buchanan:

  • Washington and Lee University (about 23 miles; Lexington, VA; Full-time enrollment: 2,152)
  • National College-Salem (about 25 miles; Salem, VA; FT enrollment: 4,851)
  • Virginia Western Community College (about 26 miles; Roanoke, VA; FT enrollment: 2,563)
  • Lynchburg College (about 29 miles; Lynchburg, VA; FT enrollment: 2,207)
  • Liberty University (about 31 miles; Lynchburg, VA; FT enrollment: 25,053)
  • Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (about 46 miles; Blacksburg, VA; FT enrollment: 27,887)
  • Radford University (about 55 miles; Radford, VA; FT enrollment: 7,927)

Public elementary/middle schools in Buchanan:

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Churches in Buchanan include: Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church South (A), Trinity Episcopal Church (B), First Baptist Church (C), Buchanan Presbyterian Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Long Run (A), Looney Creek (B), Purgatory Creek (C), Dry Run (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post office: Buchanan Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotel: Buchanan Railcar Inn The (66 15th St).

 
Botetourt County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
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Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 32.1. This is about average.
City:

32.1
U.S.:

32.0
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 0.840. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 20.0 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.840
U.S.:

2.433
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 6.75. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 20.0 miles away from the city center.
City:

6.75
U.S.:

9.39
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2010 was 0.179. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 20.0 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.179
U.S.:

0.334
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 22.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 22.7 miles away from the city center.
City:

22.4
U.S.:

22.1
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 9.39. This is about average. Closest monitor was 21.7 miles away from the city center.
City:

9.39
U.S.:

9.59

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

MIDDLE CREEK CAMPGROUND (Population served: 200, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between OCT-2005 and DEC-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (JAN-20-2006), St Public Notif requested (JAN-20-2006)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - Between APR-2004 and JUN-2004, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-14-2004), St Formal NOV issued (JUL-14-2004), St Public Notif received (AUG-06-2004)
NORTH STAR RESTAURANT (Address: 15898 Lee Highway , Population served: 150, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In JUN-2006, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR)
  • One minor monitoring violation

Drinking water stations with addresses in Buchanan that have no violations reported:

  • BUCHANAN, TOWN OF (Address: P.O. Box 205, Population served: 1230, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 17.0%
(19.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for Black residents, 0.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for other race residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This town:  2.3 people
Virginia:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  66.5%
Whole state:  68.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  5.2%
Whole state:  4.7%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Buchanan, VA


Buchanan compared to Virginia state average:

Buchanan, Virginia environmental map by EPA

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  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage 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 above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Buchanan (2011 data):

  • Branch Banking and Trust Company: Buchanan Branch at 19792 Main Street, branch established on 01/01/1909. Info updated 03/29/2010: Bank assets: $151,545.4 mil, Deposits: $105,623.4 mil, headquarters in Winston Salem, NC, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1795 total offices, Holding Company: Bb&T Corporation
  • Bank of Botetourt: Bank Of Botetourt at 19747 Main Street, branch established on 09/27/1899. Info updated 06/02/2010: Bank assets: $32.1 mil, Deposits: $29.2 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 10 total offices, Holding Company: Botetourt Bankshares, Inc.

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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Buchanan travel time to work - commute
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Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (45%)
  • Electricity (33%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (10%)
  • Wood (10%)
  • Utility gas (1%)
  • Coal or coke (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Botetourt County Virginia:


2008 Presidential Election results in Botetourt County Virginia:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Buchanan:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 55.26%
Here55.3%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameSouthern Baptist ConventionChurch of the BrethrenUnited Methodist ChurchLDS (Mormon) Church Non-Charismatic Churches Independent
Adherents48.8%12.3%9.2%5.6%4.2%
Congregations26.0%16.4%17.8%2.7%1.4%
NameCatholic ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA) The Wesleyan ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaOther
Adherents3.9%3.3%2.9%2.6%7.2%
Congregations1.4%6.8%2.7%4.1%20.5%
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: 4
Botetourt County:

1.25 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

2.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Botetourt County:

0.63 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

1.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 20
Botetourt County:

6.25 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 21
Here:

6.57 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.65 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.7%
Virginia:

9.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Botetourt County:

27.8%
Virginia:

26.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

14.4%
State:

18.6%

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 1$3,846$46,1521$2,072
Other Government Administration 5$10,048$24,1159$160
Water Supply 3$10,722$42,8880$0
Totals for Government 9$24,616$32,82110$2,232


8.57% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($54,315 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.57%
Virginia average:

11.06%

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 Roanoke city, VA  1.89% ($36,217 average AGI)
from Roanoke County, VA  1.65% ($58,291)
from Bedford County, VA  0.60% ($46,693)


7.42% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($43,221 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.42%
Virginia average:

10.78%

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 Roanoke city, VA  1.68% ($33,430 average AGI)
to Roanoke County, VA  1.66% ($37,686)
to Bedford County, VA  0.57% ($35,229)

Strongest AM radio stations in Buchanan:

  • WLLL (930 AM; 10 kW; LYNCHBURG, VA; Owner: HUBBARD'S ADVERTISING AGENCY, INC.)
  • WKBA (1550 AM; daytime; 10 kW; VINTON, VA; Owner: TINKER CREEK BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WVBE (610 AM; 5 kW; ROANOKE, VA; Owner: MEL WHEELER, INC.)
  • WLVA (590 AM; 5 kW; LYNCHBURG, VA)
  • WFIR (960 AM; 5 kW; ROANOKE, VA; Owner: MEL WHEELER, INC.)
  • WFNR (710 AM; daytime; 10 kW; BLACKSBURG, VA; Owner: PERCEPTION MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WTRU (830 AM; 50 kW; KERNERSVILLE, NC; Owner: TRUTH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WRIS (1410 AM; 5 kW; ROANOKE, VA; Owner: WRIS INC.)
  • WTOY (1480 AM; 5 kW; SALEM, VA; Owner: WARD BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WFTK (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; WAKE FOREST, NC; Owner: POSITIVE RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WKPA (1170 AM; 5 kW; LYNCHBURG, VA; Owner: SEVEN HILLS MEDIA, INC.)
  • WPTF (680 AM; 50 kW; RALEIGH, NC; Owner: FIRST STATE COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WBLT (1350 AM; 1 kW; BEDFORD, VA; Owner: WBLT, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Buchanan:

  • WRXT (90.3 FM; ROANOKE, VA; Owner: POSITIVE ALTERNATIVE RADIO, INC.)
  • WYYD (107.9 FM; AMHERST, VA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBWR (106.9 FM; BEDFORD, VA; Owner: BEDFORD RADIO PARTNERS, LLC)
  • WXCF-FM (103.9 FM; CLIFTON FORGE, VA; Owner: IMPACT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WZZI (101.5 FM; VINTON, VA; Owner: TRAVIS MEDIA, L.L.C.)
  • WNRS-FM (89.9 FM; SWEET BRIAR, VA; Owner: SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE)
  • WMGR-FM (104.9 FM; ROANOKE, VA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WYYD-FM1 (107.9 FM; ROANOKE, VA; Owner: WYYD LICENSE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WPAR (91.3 FM; SALEM, VA; Owner: POSITIVE ALTERNATIVE RADIO, INC.)
  • WZZU (97.9 FM; LYNCHBURG, VA; Owner: TRAVIS MEDIA L.L.C.)
  • WROV-FM (96.3 FM; MARTINSVILLE, VA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WXLK (92.3 FM; ROANOKE, VA; Owner: MEL WHEELER, INC.)
  • WVTF (89.1 FM; ROANOKE, VA; Owner: VIRGINIA TECH FOUNDATION INC)
  • WSLC-FM (94.9 FM; ROANOKE, VA; Owner: MEL WHEELER, INC.)
  • WSLQ (99.1 FM; ROANOKE, VA; Owner: MEL WHEELER, INC.)
  • WIQO-FM (100.9 FM; COVINGTON, VA; Owner: WKEY, INC.)
  • WREL-FM (96.7 FM; BUENA VISTA, VA; Owner: EQUUS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WJJS-FM (106.1 FM; VINTON, VA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KHPR (88.1 FM; HONOLULU, HI; Owner: HAWAII PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WTON-FM (94.3 FM; STAUNTON, VA; Owner: HIGH IMPACT COMMUNICATIONS INC)

TV broadcast stations around Buchanan:

  • WSET-TV (Channel 13; LYNCHBURG, VA; Owner: WSET INCORPORATED)
  • WJPR (Channel 21; LYNCHBURG, VA; Owner: GRANT BROADCASTING SYSTEMS II, INC.)
  • WTLU-CA (Channel 19; LYNCHBURG, VA; Owner: LIBERTY UNIVERSITY, INC.)

Buchanan fatal accident list:

Oct 22, 1987 10:40 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Buchanan)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Buchanan, VA)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • PURGATORY MTN, 2.3 Mi N (Lat: 37.565556 Lon: -79.689167), Type: Tower, Structure height: 28.9 m, Overall height: 32.3 m, Call Sign: WMI767
    Assigned Frequencies: 5945.20 MHz, 6735.62 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 6745.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/06/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Certifier: Steven T Campbell
    Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Ave.,N.W., Suite #100, Washington, DC 20006-6801, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:
  • 1.5 Mi From Int Of Us 11 & Sr 611 At 110 Degrees Near (Lat: 37.565528 Lon: -79.688917), Overall height: 32 m, Call Sign: WPNA645, Licensee ID: L00008014
    Assigned Frequencies: 6825.00 MHz, 6765.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/04/2002, Expiration Date: 03/05/2012, Certifier: James D Roberts
    Registrant: Norfolk Southern Railway Company, 1200 Peachtree St. Ne - Box 123, Atlanta, GA 30309, Phone: (404) 529-1493, Fax: (404) 527-2914, Email:
  • PURGATORY, 1062 Lake Catherine Drive (Lat: 37.562222 Lon: -79.689444), Type: Tower, Structure height: 46 m, Overall height: 51 m, Call Sign: WPQM233
    Assigned Frequencies: 6855.62 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/02/2010, Expiration Date: 06/07/2020, Certifier: David Moorman
    Registrant: Professional Communications, 3805 S. Main St., Blacksburg, VA 24060, Phone: (540) 552-4443, Fax: (480) 981-7146, Email:
  • PURGATORY MTN, 2.5 Mi N Of Buchanan Purgatory Mtn Rd (Lat: 37.562333 Lon: -79.689472), Type: Tower, Structure height: 30.5 m, Overall height: 34.7 m, Call Sign: WLU895
    Assigned Frequencies: 6850.62 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/27/2010, Expiration Date: 06/01/2020, Certifier: John T Scott Iii
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Buchanan)


FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: AS 355F1 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 7, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ALLISON 250-C20 SER (420 HP) (Turbo-shaft)
    N-Number: 5787A , Serial Number: 5069, Year manufactured: 1982, Airworthiness Date: 06/30/1993
    Registrant (Individual): Reported Sale, Rr 2 Box 136d, Buchanan, VA 24066
  • Aircraft: 14-19-3 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 152 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR I0-470 SERIES (260 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8866R , Serial Number: 4228, Year manufactured: 1962, Airworthiness Date: 05/28/1962
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Robert F Conlon, 1202 Hardbarger Rd, Buchanan, VA 24066, Other Owners: Ray F Conlon, Matthew W Iv Paxton



Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
C) Refinancings
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED2$154,055
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED1$171,340
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0
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Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0402.00

HMDA - Conventional Home Purchase Loans

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2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 22
  • Hazardous Condition: 13
  • Good Intent Call: 1

Incident types - Buchanan


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Most common first names in Buchanan, VA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James6174.1 years
William5473.5 years
John3873.4 years
Mary3879.1 years
Charles3268.7 years
Robert2272.5 years
Frank2073.4 years
George1874.7 years
Harry1873.6 years
Ruth1779.0 years
Most common last names in Buchanan, VA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith4073.7 years
Eubank2073.3 years
Dudley1779.4 years
Spangler1673.2 years
Linkenhoker1675.3 years
Johnson1574.3 years
Watts1472.0 years
Painter1475.2 years
Washington1468.6 years
Harris1374.4 years
Businesses in Buchanan, VA
NameCountNameCount
Burger King1Subway1
Lane Furniture1U-Haul1

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