Dayton, Virginia

Back to Dayton, VA housing info, Rockingham County, Virginia, VA smaller cities, VA small cities, All Cities. We are giving away $1000 in prizes - enter simply by sending us your own city pictures! General Map Google Map MSN Map General Map Google Map MSN Map General Map Google Map MSN Map Please wait while loading the map... Current weather forecast for Dayton, VA Rockingham County Population in July 2008: 1,353. Population change since 2000: +0.7%   Males: 670   (49.6%) Females: 683   (50.4%) Median resident age:   37.2 years Virginia median age:   35.7 years Zip codes: 22821. Estimated median household income in 2007: $43,137 (it was $35,958 in 2000) Dayton:   $43,137 Virginia:   $59,562 Estimated per capita income in 2007: $22,571 Dayton:   $22,571 Virginia:   $31,177 Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $232,247 (it was $120,200 in 2000) Dayton:   $232,247 Virginia:   $262,100 Recent home sales, real estate maps, and home value estimator for zip code 22821 Dayton, VA residents, houses, and apartments details Add your B&M business listing here for free. Over a million visitors/week. Get a huge advantage over your competition Races in Dayton: White Non-Hispanic (90.5%) Hispanic (6.6%) Other race (2.9%) Two or more races (1.9%) Black (0.7%) (Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races) 2008 cost of living index in Dayton: 87.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100) Recent posts about Dayton, Virginia on our local forum with over 700,000 registered users. Dayton is mentioned 85 times on our forum: Please tell me about the Dayton, Harrisonburg Area  (2 replies) Vienna - Info  (114 replies) Mid-west or NOVA?  (62 replies) Region's outer suburbs draw the young and rich (WaPo article)  (30 replies) WI, CA, or VA?  (45 replies) I heard people in Northern Virginia were snobby?  (66 replies) Latest news from Dayton, VA collected exclusively by city-data.com from local newspapers, TV, and radio stations Ancestries: German (30.1%), English (11.5%), United States (10.9%), Irish (7.4%), Russian (5.2%), Dutch (3.6%). Current Local Time: EST time zone Incorporated in 1879 Elevation: 1240 feet Land area: 0.81 square miles. Population density: 1668 people per square mile   (low).

Officers per 1,000 residents here:	5.17
US city average:	3.00

Average climate in Dayton, Virginia

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Dayton-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Virginia state average. It is 37% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/30/1959, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 28.8 miles away from the Dayton town center killed one person and injured 9 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 9/30/1959, a category 3 tornado 30.7 miles away from the town center killed 11 people and injured 4 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Dayton-area historical earthquake activity is slightly below Virginia state average. It is 91% 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 80.5 miles away from Dayton 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 65.7 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 72.5 miles away from the city 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 78.1 miles away from Dayton center
On 4/22/1991 at 01:01:20, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 9.1 mi) earthquake occurred 76.4 miles away from the city 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 40.0 miles away from Dayton center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

Political contributions by individuals in Dayton, VA

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Cemetery: Dayton Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map Park in Dayton: Dayton Historic District (1). Display/hide its location on the map Post office: Dayton Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map Tourist attraction: Valley Water Gardens (Aquariums; 9060 Union Springs Rd).

Average household size:

This town:	2.5 people
Virginia:	2.5 people

Percentage of family households:

This town:	70.8%
Whole state:	68.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This town:	3.1%
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: 0.4% of all households

This town:	8.1%
Whole state:	9.6%

This town:	3.1%
Whole state:	4.3%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Dayton, VA

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6.62% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($42,338 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	6.62%
Virginia average:	11.06%

0.09% of residents moved from foreign countries ($355 average AGI)

Rockingham County:	0.09%
Virginia average:	0.41%

from Harrisonburg city, VA	1.77% ($38,181 average AGI)
from Augusta County, VA	0.55% ($33,072)
from Page County, VA	0.39% ($28,352)

5.85% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($35,756 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	5.85%
Virginia average:	10.78%

0.04% of residents moved to foreign countries ($82 average AGI)

Rockingham County:	0.04%
Virginia average:	0.22%

to Harrisonburg city, VA	1.69% ($26,564 average AGI)
to Augusta County, VA	0.71% ($47,021)
to Shenandoah County, VA	0.31% ($38,581)

• CHRISTINE A VERRE, Rt. 3 Box 100, Type: Tower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Overall height: 59.4 m
  Registrant: Crown Castle Usa Inc., 2000 Corporate Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Phone: (724) 416-2516, Email:

• 125 A Eastview St., Type: Building, Structure height: 9 m, Call Sign: WXY419, Licensee ID: L00737096
  Assigned Frequencies : 39.5400 MHz, 39.9600 MHz
  Grant Date: 09/04/2003, Expiration Date: 10/20/2013
  Registrant: Dayton, Town Of, 125 A. Eastview St., Dayton, VA 22821, Phone: (540) 879-2161, Fax: (540) 879-2824, Email:
• Lat: 38.440278 Lon: -79.125000, Call Sign: WPSE308
  Assigned Frequencies : 151.535 MHz
  Grant Date: 03/26/2001, Expiration Date: 03/26/2011, Certifier: Jeffrey J Riddleberger
  Registrant: Licensing Assistance Office, 6508 Everett Street, Boise, ID 83704, Phone: (208) 323-0461, Fax: (208) 327-0811
• Lat: 38.465472 Lon: -79.013361, Call Sign: WPSY342
  Assigned Frequencies : 160.125 MHz
  Grant Date: 08/07/2001, Expiration Date: 08/07/2011, Certifier: William K Gangwer Sr
  Registrant: Lao 20110611, 102 East Middle St, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (800) 886-4222, Fax: (717) 337-9157, Email:
• Lat: 38.476028 Lon: -79.040278, Structure height: 0 m, Call Sign: WPWE833
  Assigned Frequencies : 159.765 MHz
  Grant Date: 10/31/2002, Expiration Date: 10/31/2012, Certifier: Darrell W Dahmer
  Registrant: Lao 20220601, 102 East Middle Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (800) 886-4222, Fax: (717) 337-9157, Email:
• Lat: 38.426000 Lon: -79.046500, Call Sign: WQDK542
  Assigned Frequencies : 151.730 MHz
  Grant Date: 09/19/2005, Expiration Date: 09/19/2015, Certifier: Doug D Martin
  Registrant: Lao 20522303, 102 E. Middle St., Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (800) 886-4222, Fax: (717) 337-9157

• STATION, 0.2 Mi E Of Va Hwy 42 On Va Hwy 701, Overall height: 25.9 m, Call Sign: WNEY867
  Assigned Frequencies : 2134.80 MHz
  Grant Date: 06/15/1999, Expiration Date: 08/11/2009, Cancelation Date: 07/03/2007
  Registrant: Phone: (703) 434-2200
• STATION, 1/2 Mi N Of Va Rte 701 Kaylor Hill 1 Mi E Of, Overall height: 38.1 m, Call Sign: WNEY870
  Assigned Frequencies : 2181.60 MHz, 2184.80 MHz, 2192.80 MHz
  Grant Date: 06/15/1999, Expiration Date: 08/11/2009, Cancelation Date: 02/07/2007
  Registrant: Phone: (703) 434-2200
• STATION, Atop Kaylor Hill 1.5 Mi Ese On Hwy 701, Overall height: 39.6 m, Call Sign: WNEZ318
  Assigned Frequencies : 952.206 MHz, 928.206 MHz
  Grant Date: 04/20/1999, Expiration Date: 06/23/2009, Cancelation Date: 03/23/2009
  Registrant: Shenandoah Valley Electirc Cooperative, 147 Dinkel Ave, Mt Crawford, VA 22841, Phone: (540) 434-2200, Email:
• COOPERS MTN, 9901 Hwy 33, Type: Tower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Call Sign: WQHA306
  Assigned Frequencies : 6828.75 MHz
  Grant Date: 06/08/2007, Expiration Date: 06/08/2017, Certifier: Jim Junkins
  Registrant: Hrecc (Harrisonburg-Rockingham Emergency Communications Center), 101 North Main St, 5th Floor, Harrisonburg, VA 22802, Phone: (540) 434-4436, Fax: (540) 434-2512, Email:

• Aircraft: HEATWOLEDALE L KOLB TWINSTAR (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: BOMBARDIER ROTAX (ALL) (Reciprocating)
  N-Number: 200DH , Serial Number: TS-002, Year manufactured: 1985, Airworthiness Date: 07/03/1986
  Registrant (Individual): Dale L Heatwole, 2099 Bank Church Rd, Dayton, VA 22821
• Aircraft: CESSNA 150G (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (4 Cycle)
  N-Number: 3236X , Serial Number: 15064636, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 07/25/1966
  Registrant (Co-Owned): Roy W Early, Rt 3 Box 113, Dayton, VA 22821, Other Owners: Glendon L Heatwole
• Aircraft: PIPER PA-30 (Fixed wing multi engine, Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 139 mph), Engine: LYCOMING IO-320 SERIES (150 HP) (Reciprocating)
  N-Number: 8452Y , Serial Number: 30-1611, Year manufactured: 1967, Airworthiness Date: 11/02/1967
  Registrant (Individual): Cleo B Rhodes, 899 Valley Vista Dr, Dayton, VA 22821
• Aircraft: BUCKEYE AVIATION DREAM MACHINE (Powered Parachute, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582DCDI (65 HP) (2 Cycle)
  N-Number: 971DG , Serial Number: 6180, Year manufactured: 2001, Airworthiness Date: 05/31/2007
  Registrant (Individual): Daryl P Ginerich, 570 Mason St, Dayton, VA 22821

• Fire: 40
• Hazardous Condition: 6
• Service Call: 1
• Good Intent Call: 2