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Randolph County

Population in July 2008: 123. Population change since 2000: -2.4%
 

Males: 52  (42.9%)
Females: 71  (57.1%)

Median resident age:  37.6 years
West Virginia median age:  38.9 years

Zip code: 26270


Estimated median household income in 2007: $27,369 (it was $21,136 in 2000)
Harman:  $27,369
West Virginia:  $37,060

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $17,746
Harman:  $17,746
West Virginia:  $20,419

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $57,729 (it was $37,300 in 2000)
Harman:  $57,729
West Virginia:  $96,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $74,990; Detached houses: $113,424; Mobile homes: $12,717

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Races in Harman:

  • White Non-Hispanic (99.2%)
  • American Indian (0.8%)
  • Two or more races (0.8%)

2008 cost of living index in Harman: 75.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (19.8%), English (17.5%), United States (11.1%), Irish (7.9%), Italian (3.2%), Dutch (2.4%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 2360 feet

Land area: 0.33 square miles.

Population density: 378 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).




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For population 25 years and over in Harman

  • High school or higher: 70.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.2%
  • Unemployed: 7.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 25.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Harman town

  • Never married: 25.7%
  • Now married: 57.5%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 8.0%
  • Divorced: 8.8%

0 residents are foreign born

This town:  0.0%
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:

Harman:  0.7% ($255)
West Virginia:  0.6% ($378)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lynchburg, VA (106.7 miles , pop. 65,269).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Pittsburgh, PA (107.9 miles , pop. 334,563).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (245.5 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Hendricks, WV (3.5 miles ), Hambleton, WV (3.6 miles ), Parsons, WV (3.8 miles ), Davis, WV (3.9 miles ), Thomas, WV (4.0 miles ), Elkins, WV (4.2 miles ), Montrose, WV (4.3 miles) , Beverly, WV (4.4 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $20,000
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 0 buildings

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 38.92 N, Longitude: 79.53 W

Area code: 304

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Population change in the 1990s: +6 (+5.0%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (23%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (17%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (14%)
  • Utilities (9%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (9%)
  • Wood products (6%)
  • Motor vehicle, parts and supplies merchant wholesalers (6%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (18%)
  • Food (10%)
  • Gasoline stations (10%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (10%)
  • Educational services (10%)
  • Accommodation and food services (10%)
  • Wood products (8%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (26%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11%)
  • Extraction workers (9%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Construction laborers (6%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (18%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (15%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (13%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (10%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10%)
  • Other transportation workers (10%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8%)



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Average climate in Harman, West Virginia

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Harman-area historical tornado activity is slightly above West Virginia state average. It is 56% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/3/1980, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 30.7 miles away from the Harman town center injured 19 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/19/1967, a category 3 tornado 33.4 miles away from the town center killed one person and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.


Harman-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below West Virginia state average. It is 99% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/22/1991 at 01:01:20, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 9.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 77.2 miles away from Harman 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 87.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Harman:
  • DAVIS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 21 miles; ELKINS, WV)
  • GRANT MEM HOSP (about 22 miles; PETERSBURG, WV)
  • BROADDUS HOSPITAL (about 32 miles; PHILIPPI, WV)

Political contributions by individuals in Harman, WV

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Harman:
  • JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY (about 49 miles; HARRISONBURG, VA; Full-time enrollment: 14,447)
  • FAIRMONT STATE COLLEGE (about 55 miles; FAIRMONT, WV; FT enrollment: 5,317)
  • WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY (about 56 miles; MORGANTOWN, WV; FT enrollment: 19,666)
  • FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY (about 60 miles; FROSTBURG, MD; FT enrollment: 4,672)
  • LORD FAIRFAX COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 68 miles; MIDDLETOWN, VA; FT enrollment: 2,064)
  • SHENANDOAH UNIVERSITY (about 75 miles; WINCHESTER, VA; FT enrollment: 2,030)
  • WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY (about 80 miles; LEXINGTON, VA; FT enrollment: 2,063)
Public high school in Harman:
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Library in Harman:
  • PIONEER MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $51,605; Location: RT.33; 25,000 books; 85 audio materials; 189 video materials; 8 serial subscriptions)

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Streams, rivers, and creeks: Horsecamp Run (A). Display/hide its location on the map

 

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

HARMAN TOWN OF (Population served: 181, Groundwater_under_infl_of_surface_water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - In JUL-2001, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: Fed Compliance achieved (JUL-27-2001)
  • One regular monitoring violation

Average household size:
This town:  2.3 people
West Virginia:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  70.4%
Whole state:  68.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  11.1%
Whole state:  4.7%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  13.3%
Whole state:  17.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  6.7%
Whole state:  7.6%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Harman, WV



Harman compared to West Virginia state average:
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in Harman (2009 data):
  • The Grant County Bank: The Stockmans Bank Of Harman Branch at Main Street, branch established on 1905-01-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $231.8 mil, Deposits: $194.8 mil, headquarters in Petersburg, WV, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 7 total offices, Holding Company: Highlands Bankshares, Inc.



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2004 Presidential Election results in Randolph County West Virginia:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (33%)
  • Wood (33%)
  • Electricity (18%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (16%)


Religion statistics for Harman

Adherents


NameUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAPresbyterian Church (USA)Church of the Nazarene
Adherents27.9%17.6%11.0%6.8%6.0%
Congregations36.6%5.6%4.2%14.1%2.8%
NameChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsChristian Churches and Churches of ChristSouthern Baptist ConventionOther religions
Adherents5.2%4.7%4.2%3.3%13.2%
Congregations4.2%1.4%4.2%4.2%22.5%
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.


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
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$700
Water Supply 1$1,000$12,0001$125
Totals for Government 1$1,000$12,0002$825



4.66% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($30,727 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.66%
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 Barbour County, WV  0.51% ($18,288 average AGI)
from Upshur County, WV  0.36% ($20,162)
from Tucker County, WV  0.32% ($32,212)


4.78% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($29,921 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.78%
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 Barbour County, WV  0.65% ($19,493 average AGI)
to Upshur County, WV  0.34% ($31,286)
to Tucker County, WV  0.29% ($25,433)


Strongest AM radio stations in Harman:
  • WSVA (550 AM; 10 kW; HARRISONBURG, VA; Owner: M. BELMONT VERSTANDIG, INC.)
  • WKCW (1420 AM; 50 kW; WARRENTON, VA; Owner: WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WWVA (1170 AM; 53 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WELD (690 AM; daytime; 2 kW; FISHER, WV; Owner: SOUTH BRANCH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WMET (1150 AM; 50 kW; GAITHERSBURG, MD; Owner: BELTWAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WBUC (1460 AM; 5 kW; BUCKHANNON, WV; Owner: CAT RADIO, INC.)
  • WDNE (1240 AM; 1 kW; ELKINS, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF ELKINS)
  • WFRB (560 AM; 5 kW; FROSTBURG, MD; Owner: WTBO-WKGO CORPORATION, L.L.C.)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WWGB (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; INDIAN HEAD, MD; Owner: GOOD BODY MEDIA, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Harman:
  • WELK (94.7 FM; ELKINS, WV; Owner: ELKINS RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WQWV (103.7 FM; FISHER, WV; Owner: MCGUIRE BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WBHZ (91.9 FM; ELKINS, WV; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WDNE-FM (98.9 FM; ELKINS, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF ELKINS)
  • WDBS (97.1 FM; SUTTON, WV; Owner: SUMMIT MEDIA BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WTON-FM (94.3 FM; STAUNTON, VA; Owner: HIGH IMPACT COMMUNICATIONS INC)
  • WVLS (89.7 FM; MONTEREY, VA; Owner: POCAHONTAS COMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE CORP.)
  • WMXH-FM (105.7 FM; LURAY, VA; Owner: EASY RADIO, INC.)
  • WQPO (100.7 FM; HARRISONBURG, VA; Owner: M. BELMONT VERSTANDIG, INC.)
  • WWPN (101.1 FM; WESTERNPORT, MD; Owner: ERNEST F. SANTMYIRE)
  • WACL (98.5 FM; ELKTON, VA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMRA (90.7 FM; HARRISONBURG, VA; Owner: JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY BOARD OF VISITORS)
  • WBHB-FM (96.1 FM; BROADWAY, VA; Owner: HJV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WKMM (96.7 FM; KINGWOOD, WV; Owner: MARPAT CORPORATION)
  • WELD-FM (101.7 FM; PETERSBURG, WV; Owner: SOUTH BRANCH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • W242AD (96.3 FM; OAKLAND, MD; Owner: FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WWHC (92.3 FM; OAKLAND, MD; Owner: OAKLAND MEDIA GROUP, INC)
  • WKHJ (104.5 FM; MOUNTAIN LAKE PARK, MD; Owner: SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS, INC.)



Harman fatal accident list:
Dec 16, 1988 12:30 AM, 33, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Jan 5, 1986 01:00 AM, 33, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Sep 15, 1979 09:30 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 2
Total length: 2 meters (7ft)
Total costs: $1,800,000
Total average daily traffic: 3,100
Total average daily truck traffic: 330
Total future (year 2023) average daily traffic: 5,025

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 3
  • DAVID J SASKA, .6 Mi Ssw Of Harman, .24 Mi S Of Us 33, Type: Tower, Structure height: 54.8 m, Overall height: 60.4 m, , Licensee ID: L00024153
    Registrant: New Cingular Wireless Pcs, LLC, 5601 Legacy Drive, Ms:a3, Plano, TX 75024, Phone: (469) 229-7422
  • William Ramsey, 1.3 Miles Ne Us33 Sr55, Type: Tower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Overall height: 67.1 m, , Licensee ID: L00123204
    Registrant: State Of West Virginia, Dhhr/Bph State Trauma Emergency Care System, 190 Hart Field Road, Morgantown, WV 26505, Phone: (304) 285-3331, Email:
  • William Ramsey, 4.8 Mi Sw Harman, Wv, Type: Tower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 64 m, , Licensee ID: L00123204
    Registrant: State Of West Virginia, Dhhr/Bph State Trauma Emergency Care System, 190 Hart Field Road, Morgantown, WV 26505, Phone: (304) 285-3331, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 4
  • HAINES KNOB, 4.8 Mi Sw Harman, Wv, Type: Tower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 64 m, Call Sign: WQJI944
    Assigned Frequencies : 6063.80 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/25/2008, Expiration Date: 09/25/2018, 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) 285-3331, Fax: (304) 285-3340, Email:
  • GREEN KNOB, 1.3 Miles Ne Us33 Sr55, Type: Tower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Overall height: 67.1 m, Call Sign: WQJJ251
    Assigned Frequencies : 6226.89 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/26/2008, Expiration Date: 09/26/2018, 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) 285-3331, Fax: (304) 285-3340, Email:
  • HAINES KNOB, 4.8 Mi Sw Harman, Wv, Type: Tower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 64 m, Call Sign: WQJJ255
    Assigned Frequencies : 5945.20 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/26/2008, Expiration Date: 09/26/2018, 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) 285-3331, Fax: (304) 285-3340, Email:
  • GREEN KNOB, 1.3 Miles Ne Us33 Sr55, Type: Tower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Overall height: 67.1 m, Call Sign: WQJJ256
    Assigned Frequencies : 6197.24 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/26/2008, Expiration Date: 09/26/2018, Certifier: William Pramsey Md
    Registrant: State Of West Virginia, Dhhr/Bph State Trauma Emergency Care System, 190 Hart Field Road, Morgantown, WV 26505, Phone: (304) 285-3331, Fax: (304) 285-3340, Email:

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

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 2

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