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Rockingham County

Population in 2011: 2,670. Population change since 2000: +26.3%
Males: 1,281  (48.0%)
Females: 1,389  (52.0%)

Median resident age:  36.6 years
Virginia median age:  43.4 years

Zip codes: 24441.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $40,173 (it was $38,618 in 2000)
Grottoes:

$40,173
Virginia:

$59,330
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $21,746

Grottoes town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $170,078 (it was $90,600 in 2000)
Grottoes:

$170,078
Virginia:

$252,600
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $178,243; Detached houses: $177,725; Townhouses or other attached units: $256,765

Median gross rent in 2009: $562.

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  • White alone - 2,384 (89.4%)
  • Hispanic - 134 (5.0%)
  • Black alone - 93 (3.5%)
  • Two or more races - 33 (1.2%)
  • Asian alone - 16 (0.6%)
  • American Indian alone - 6 (0.2%)
  • Other race alone - 2 (0.07%)

Races in Grottoes detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth


Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Grottoes: 88.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (18.0%), United States (15.8%), English (9.3%), Irish (4.0%), Scotch-Irish (3.6%), Polish (1.1%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1892

Elevation: 1113 feet

Land area: 1.33 square miles.

Population density: 2009 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Grottoes:

  • High school or higher: 78.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.6%
  • Unemployed: 2.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Grottoes town:

  • Never married: 19.1%
  • Now married: 60.3%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 8.4%
  • Divorced: 10.9%

13 residents are foreign born

This town:  0.6%
Virginia:  8.1%



According to our research of Virginia and other state lists there were 10 registered sex offenders living in Grottoes, Virginia as of June 19, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Grottoes to the number of sex offenders is 220 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $895 (0.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $703 (0.5%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lynchburg, VA (62.6 miles , pop. 65,269).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Washington, DC (107.7 miles , pop. 572,059).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (230.9 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Weyers Cave, VA (2.2 miles ), Crimora, VA (2.7 miles ), Mount Crawford, VA (3.0 miles ), Massanutten, VA (3.2 miles ), Verona, VA (3.3 miles ), Bridgewater, VA (3.4 miles ), Dooms, VA (3.4 miles ), Dayton, VA (3.5 miles ).

Latitude: 38.27 N, Longitude: 78.82 W

Area code: 540

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Crime in Grottoes by Year
Type 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Murders 00000000000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 00000201001
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.091.30.045.80.00.037.0
Robberies 00010002010
per 100,000 0.00.00.047.10.00.00.091.70.045.20.0
Assaults 00210153120
per 100,000 0.00.093.947.10.045.7229.6137.545.690.40.0
Burglaries 1263272012476
per 100,000 46.691.8281.8141.391.0319.6918.345.891.22124.8222.2
Thefts 98132213111715291816
per 100,000 419.2367.3610.61036.3591.7502.3780.5687.41323.0813.7592.6
Auto thefts 00001220010
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.045.591.391.80.00.045.20.0
Arson 00000101000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.045.70.045.80.00.00.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 20.822.065.578.035.1137.4154.8127.471.2225.471.7

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Crime in Grottoes detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 6 (5 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.85
Virginia average:

2.27

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Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

5.2%
Virginia:

5.8%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: +651 (+44.5%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Retail trade (19%)
  • Manufacturing (15%)
  • Construction (15%)
  • Wholesale trade (8%)
  • Utilities (7%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (7%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Retail trade (19%)
  • Health care and social assistance (15%)
  • Educational services (15%)
  • Manufacturing (13%)
  • Accommodation and food services (11%)
  • Other services, except public administration (7%)
  • Information (3%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (17%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Registered nurses (7%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5%)

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Tornado activity:

Grottoes-area historical tornado activity is near Virginia state average. It is 28% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/30/1959, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 18.7 miles away from the Grottoes town center killed 11 people and injured 4 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 9/30/1959, a category F3 tornado 21.6 miles away from the town center killed one person and injured 9 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Grottoes-area historical earthquake activity is near Virginia state average. It is 88% 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 68.9 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 54.2 miles away from Grottoes center
On 3/15/1991 at 06:54:08, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, Depth: 10.9 mi) earthquake occurred 61.3 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 66.2 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 78.5 miles away from Grottoes 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 28.7 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 Rockingham County (14) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 3, Hurricanes: 3, Storms: 3, Droughts: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Fire: 1, Flood: 1, Tropical Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals/medical centers near Grottoes:

  • ROCKINGHAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, about 12 miles away; HARRISONBURG, VA)
  • AUGUSTA HEALTH (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 14 miles away; FISHERSVILLE, VA)
  • WESTERN STATE HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - State, provides emergency services, about 15 miles away; STAUNTON, VA)

Political contributions by individuals in Grottoes, VA

Airports located in Grottoes:

Amtrak station near Grottoes:

  • 16 miles: STAUNTON (1 MIDDLEBROOK AVE.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, intercity bus service, public transit connection.

Local government website: www.ci.grottoes.va.us

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Grottoes:

  • James Madison University (about 13 miles; Harrisonburg, VA; Full-time enrollment: 17,462)
  • University of Virginia-Main Campus (about 24 miles; Charlottesville, VA; FT enrollment: 20,854)
  • Washington and Lee University (about 48 miles; Lexington, VA; FT enrollment: 2,152)
  • Germanna Community College (about 58 miles; Locust Grove, VA; FT enrollment: 2,296)
  • Lord Fairfax Community College (about 62 miles; Middletown, VA; FT enrollment: 2,061)
  • Lynchburg College (about 63 miles; Lynchburg, VA; FT enrollment: 2,207)
  • Liberty University (about 66 miles; Lynchburg, VA; FT enrollment: 25,053)

Public elementary/middle school in Grottoes:

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Notable locations in Grottoes: Grottoes Volunteer Fire Department (A), Grottoes Rescue Squad (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Regional Parks (Caverns; Highway 340).

 
Rockingham 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 31.4. This is about average.
City:

31.4
U.S.:

32.0
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 1.27. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 9.7 miles away from the city center.
City:

1.27
U.S.:

2.43
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2006 was 20.5. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 9.7 miles away from the city center.
City:

20.5
U.S.:

25.4
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 9.42. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.7 miles away from the city center.
City:

9.42
U.S.:

9.39
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 9.56. This is about average. Closest monitor was 14.5 miles away from the city center.
City:

9.56
U.S.:

9.59

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

NATURAL CHIMNEYS (Population served: 250, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation

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

  • GROTTOES, TOWN OF (Address: P. O. Box 146, Population served: 2084, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 14.3%
(12.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 23.6% for Black residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for American Indian residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This town:  2.5 people
Virginia:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  68.6%
Whole state:  67.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  5.7%
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 Grottoes, VA


Grottoes compared to Virginia state average:

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  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below 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 significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Grottoes (2011 data):

  • StellarOne Bank: Grottoes Branch at 106 Sixth Street, branch established on 1933/11/01. Info updated 2008/06/06: Bank assets: $2,911.7 mil, Deposits: $2,404.3 mil, headquarters in Christiansburg, VA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 58 total offices, Holding Company: Stellarone Corporation
  • Branch Banking and Trust Company: Grottoes Branch at 200 Augusta Avenue, branch established on 1986/09/15. Info updated 2010/03/29: Bank assets: $168,867.6 mil, Deposits: $127,549.5 mil, headquarters in Winston Salem, NC, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1793 total offices, Holding Company: Bb&T Corporation

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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


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

  • Electricity (62%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (22%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (8%)
  • Wood (7%)
  • Utility gas (1%)
  • Other fuel (1%)
  • No fuel used (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Rockingham County Virginia:


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


Religion statistics for Grottoes (based on Rockingham County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 54.57%
Here54.6%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameUnited Methodist ChurchMennonite Church USAChurch of the BrethrenPresbyterian Church (USA)Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Adherents24.9%15.9%15.8%10.3%5.0%
Congregations21.1%14.6%14.0%5.3%4.7%
NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Church of ChristOld Order MennoniteEpiscopal ChurchOther
Adherents4.8%3.7%2.8%2.7%14.1%
Congregations3.5%7.6%3.5%1.8%24.0%
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: 15
Rockingham County:

2.04 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

2.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.17 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 12
Rockingham County:

1.63 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

1.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 22
Rockingham County:

2.99 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 33
Here:

4.48 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

9.1%
Virginia:

9.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Rockingham County:

26.7%
Virginia:

26.7%

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 3$7,315$29,2600$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 14$215
Police Protection - Officers 6$17,057$34,1141$201
Streets and Highways 2$6,527$39,1621$1,078
Sewerage 2$5,730$34,3800$0
Parks and Recreation 1$1,977$23,7240$0
Water Supply 2$4,528$27,1680$0
Totals for Government 16$43,134$32,35116$1,494


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%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
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%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
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)

Strongest AM radio stations in Grottoes:

  • WSVA (550 AM; 10 kW; HARRISONBURG, VA; Owner: M. BELMONT VERSTANDIG, INC.)
  • WHBG (1360 AM; 5 kW; HARRISONBURG, VA; Owner: M. BELMONT VERSTANDIG, INC.)
  • WKCI (970 AM; 5 kW; WAYNESBORO, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKCY (1300 AM; 5 kW; HARRISONBURG, VA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WKTR (840 AM; daytime; 8 kW; EARLYSVILLE, VA; Owner: WKTR, INC.)
  • WKDW (900 AM; 3 kW; STAUNTON, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WINA (1070 AM; 5 kW; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: EURE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WKCW (1420 AM; 50 kW; WARRENTON, VA; Owner: WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCHV (1260 AM; 5 kW; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WNLR (1150 AM; 3 kW; CHURCHVILLE, VA; Owner: NEW LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WBTX (1470 AM; 5 kW; BROADWAY-TIMBERVILLE, VA; Owner: MASSANUTTEN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WRVA (1140 AM; 50 kW; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Grottoes:

  • WACL (98.5 FM; ELKTON, VA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WVTU (89.3 FM; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: VIRGINIA TECH FOUNDATION INC)
  • WQPO (100.7 FM; HARRISONBURG, VA; Owner: M. BELMONT VERSTANDIG, INC.)
  • WCYK-FM (99.7 FM; STAUNTON, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTON-FM (94.3 FM; STAUNTON, VA; Owner: HIGH IMPACT COMMUNICATIONS INC)
  • WMXH-FM (105.7 FM; LURAY, VA; Owner: EASY RADIO, INC.)
  • WPVA (90.1 FM; WAYNESBORO, VA; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • WMRY (103.5 FM; CROZET, VA; Owner: JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY BOARD OF VISITORS)
  • WMRA (90.7 FM; HARRISONBURG, VA; Owner: JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY BOARD OF VISITORS)
  • WBHB-FM (96.1 FM; BROADWAY, VA; Owner: HJV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WJDV (105.1 FM; BRIDGEWATER, VA; Owner: M. BELMONT VERSTANDIG, INC.)
  • WWWV (97.5 FM; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: EURE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WUMX (107.5 FM; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: AIR VIRGINIA, INC.)
  • WVTW (88.5 FM; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: VIRGINIA TECH FOUNDATION, INC)
  • WTJU (91.1 FM; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA)
  • WNRN (91.9 FM; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: STU-COMM, INC.)
  • W240AF (95.9 FM; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WBOP (106.3 FM; CHURCHVILLE, VA; Owner: SHENANDOAH VALLEY TELEVISION, LLC)
  • WUVA (92.7 FM; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: WUVA, INC.)
  • WFFX-FM (102.3 FM; CROZET, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Grottoes:

  • WAZM-CA (Channel 25; STAUNTON-WAYNESBORO, VA; Owner: RUARCH ASSOCIATES LLC)
  • W18AA (Channel 18; SOUTHERN ROCKINGHAM, VA; Owner: COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA)
  • WAZC-LP (Channel 16; LURAY, VA; Owner: RUARCH ASSOCIATES LLC)
  • W28BF (Channel 28; HARRISONBURG, VA; Owner: VIRGINIA BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • W46AE (Channel 46; SOUTHERN ROCKINGHAM, VA; Owner: COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA)

Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2009 (per 100,000 population)

Grottoes, Virginia:
  • Fatal accident count: 3
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 4
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 1
  • Fatalities: 3
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 6
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 1
Virginia average:
  • Fatal accident count: 184
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 274
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 65
  • Fatalities: 201
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 427
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 28

Grottoes fatal accident list:

Nov 29, 1991 08:00 PM, Dogwoodave, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Dec 31, 1990 04:24 PM, Rt256, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

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

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • Rt 340 N 150 Yds S (Lat: 38.267639 Lon: -78.816139), Call Sign: KJW697, Licensee ID: L00495268
    Assigned Frequencies: 33.0600 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/31/1996, Expiration Date: 02/10/2002, Cancellation Date: 05/05/2002
    Registrant: Grottoes Rescue Squad Inc, Grottoes, VA 24441, Phone: (703) 249-5787
  • On Us Rt 340 S Of City Limits (Lat: 38.250139 Lon: -78.825028), Call Sign: KBB437
    Assigned Frequencies: 49.5600 MHz
    Grant Date: 06/01/1995, Expiration Date: 09/06/2000, Cancellation Date: 12/03/2000
    Registrant: B H Hepler, Rt 1 Box 403, Grottoes, VA 24441
  • 20th St & Forest Ave (Lat: 38.277361 Lon: -78.824194), Call Sign: KEE762, Licensee ID: L00123677
    Assigned Frequencies: 35.8400 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/17/1997, Expiration Date: 05/27/2002, Cancellation Date: 09/29/2002
    Registrant: Shreckhise Brothers Inc, Grottoes, VA 24441, Phone: (703) 249-5761
  • Caverns Blvd (Lat: 38.256806 Lon: -78.828083), Type: Building, Structure height: 5 m, Overall height: 9 m, Call Sign: WPIV485
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.500 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/04/2000, Expiration Date: 11/20/2005, Cancellation Date: 01/21/2006, Certifier: Frank W Nolen P E
    Registrant: Reynolds Metals Company, Grottoes, VA 24441, Fax: (540) 249-2039

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

26 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Grottoes)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 195A (Category: Land, Seats: 5, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 146 mph), Engine: JACOBS L4 /R755-7 (245 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 195KR , Serial Number: 7160, Year manufactured: 1948, Airworthiness Date: 05/29/1956
    Registrant (Individual): Richard K Kiser, 1212 Battlefield Rd, Grottoes, VA 24441
  • Aircraft: BEECH A36 (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 138 mph), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 555YD , Serial Number: E-1048, Year manufactured: 1977, Airworthiness Date: 04/13/1977
    Registrant (Individual): C Earl Jantzi, 3751 Rockfish Rd, Grottoes, VA 24441



Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$85,7601$91,3703$129,243
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$00$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$00$01$135,920
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$01$89,230
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0120.00

HMDA - Conventional Home Purchase Loans

HMDA - Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 49
  • Hazardous Condition: 37
  • Service Call: 2
  • Good Intent Call: 4

Incident types - Grottoes


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Grottoes, VA

Most common first names in Grottoes, VA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary3779.0 years
James3168.3 years
Charles2773.1 years
John2774.6 years
William2575.8 years
Robert1972.3 years
George1675.7 years
Margaret1682.7 years
Elizabeth1474.8 years
Paul1376.4 years
Most common last names in Grottoes, VA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Morris5773.3 years
Shifflett2271.1 years
Miller1872.3 years
Via14207.4 years
Patterson1274.0 years
Raynes1274.6 years
Wood1178.0 years
Good1172.5 years
Harris1169.6 years
Dean1065.7 years
Businesses in Grottoes, VA
NameCountNameCount
7-Eleven1Subway1
Ace Hardware1U-Haul1
Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • Joseph T. Sullivan (1)

Total of 1 patent application in 2008-2013.

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