Idamay, West Virginia

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Population in 2010: 611.
Males: 325  (53.3%)
Females: 286  (46.7%)
Median resident age:

64.2 years
West Virginia median age:

42.9 years

Zip codes: 26576.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $59,009
Idamay:

$59,009
WV:

$54,329

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,204

Idamay CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $157,015
Idamay:

$157,015
WV:

$155,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $108,266; detached houses: $109,508
March 2022 cost of living index in Idamay: 83.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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According to our research of West Virginia and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Idamay, West Virginia as of April 28, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Idamay is 138 to 1.


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Ancestries: English (35.8%), Irish (22.8%), German (18.3%), Italian (6.4%), Polish (2.8%), French (1.9%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1180 feet

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,108 (0.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $579 (0.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pittsburgh, PA (67.0 miles , pop. 334,563).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (274.0 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Farmington, WV (1.1 miles ),
Carolina, WV (1.2 miles ),
Rachel, WV (1.7 miles ),
Worthington, WV (1.8 miles),
Monongah, WV (1.8 miles ),
Barrackville, WV (2.2 miles ),
Mannington, WV (2.2 miles ),
Enterprise, WV (2.3 miles )

Latitude: 39.50 N, Longitude: 80.26 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 304

Distribution of median household income in Idamay, WV in 2022
Distribution of house value in Idamay, WV in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.0%
West Virginia:

4.0%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO SO2 Ozone Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 40.2. This is significantly better than average.

City:

40.2
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2008 was 0.148. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 21.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.148
U.S.:

0.251
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 1.14. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 6.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.14
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 32.3. This is about average. Closest monitor was 20.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.3
U.S.:

33.3
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2014 was 0.00291. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 6.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00291
U.S.:

0.00931

Tornado activity:

Idamay-area historical tornado activity is slightly above West Virginia state average. It is 61% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/3/1980, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 19.2 miles away from the Idamay place center injured 19 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 10/1/1986, a category F3 tornado 31.1 miles away from the place center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Idamay-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above West Virginia state average. It is 39% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 166.6 miles away from the city center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 138.1 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 153.1 miles away from the city center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 217.7 miles away from Idamay center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 213.9 miles away from the city center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 163.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Marion County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 10, Landslides: 5, Mudslides: 3, Tornadoes: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Hurricanes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Snowfall: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Idamay:

  • PIERPONT CENTER AT FAIRMONT CAMPUS (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; FAIRMONT, WV)
  • FAIRMONT GENERAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 6 miles away; FAIRMONT, WV)
  • FAIRMONT GROUP HOME (Hospital, about 6 miles away; FAIRMONT, WV)
  • ARBORS AT FAIRMONT (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; FAIRMONT, WV)
  • FAIRMONT GENERAL HOSPITAL HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; FAIRMONT, WV)
  • MEADOWVIEW MANOR HEALTH CARE (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; BRIDGEPORT, WV)
  • GENTLE DIALYSIS CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 15 miles away; BRIDGEPORT, WV)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Idamay:

  • Fairmont State University (about 6 miles; Fairmont, WV; Full-time enrollment: 3,714)
  • West Virginia University (about 19 miles; Morgantown, WV; FT enrollment: 27,429)
  • Waynesburg University (about 29 miles; Waynesburg, PA; FT enrollment: 2,080)
  • California University of Pennsylvania (about 45 miles; California, PA; FT enrollment: 7,773)
  • West Liberty University (about 50 miles; West Liberty, WV; FT enrollment: 2,728)
  • Westmoreland County Community College (about 63 miles; Youngwood, PA; FT enrollment: 4,669)
  • Franciscan University of Steubenville (about 64 miles; Steubenville, OH; FT enrollment: 2,572)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Farmington Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Idamay: Idamay United Methodist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Marion County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.5 people
West Virginia:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

72.3%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

4.0%
Whole state:

6.6%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Idamay:

Marital status in Idamay, WV
  • Never married: 11.2%
  • Now married: 81.5%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 7.3%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Idamay:

  • High school or higher: 96.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.6%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.8
West Virginia average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Idamay, WV (based on Marion County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant10,34473
Evangelical Protestant7,64955
Catholic5,8197
Other8733
Black Protestant7682
Orthodox251
None30,940-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 10
Marion County:

1.77 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.41 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 6
This county:

1.06 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

1.09 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 33
This county:

5.82 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 29
Marion County:

5.12 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

6.22 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Marion County:

10.0%
West Virginia:

12.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

31.1%
West Virginia:

31.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Marion County:

11.6%
West Virginia:

13.1%

Strongest AM radio stations in Idamay:

  • WMMN (920 AM; 5 kW; FAIRMONT, WV; Owner: FANTASIA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTCS (1490 AM; 1 kW; FAIRMONT, WV; Owner: FAIRMONT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WWVA (1170 AM; 53 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WAJR (1440 AM; 5 kW; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WCLG (1300 AM; 2 kW; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: BOWERS BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WPDX (750 AM; daytime; 1 kW; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: TSCHUDY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WOBG (1400 AM; 1 kW; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WXKX (1340 AM; 1 kW; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WBUC (1460 AM; 5 kW; BUCKHANNON, WV; Owner: CAT RADIO, INC.)
  • WWCS (540 AM; 5 kW; CANONSBURG, PA; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WKNR (850 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Idamay:

  • WBVQ (93.1 FM; BARRACKVILLE, WV; Owner: CAT RADIO, INC.)
  • WGYE (102.7 FM; MANNINGTON, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WRLF (94.3 FM; FAIRMONT, WV; Owner: FAIRMONT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WGIE (92.7 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WKKW (97.9 FM; FAIRMONT, WV; Owner: DESCENDANTS TRUST, LAUREN M.KELLEY, TRUSTEE)
  • WZWA (90.1 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: MARANATHA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WKJL (88.1 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: HE'S ALIVE, INC.)
  • WDCI (104.1 FM; BRIDGEPORT, WV; Owner: WDCI RADIO, INC)
  • WVPM (90.9 FM; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WAJR-FM (103.3 FM; SALEM, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF SALEM)
  • WOBG-FM (105.7 FM; SALEM, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • W220BZ (91.9 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • WWLW (106.5 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF CLARKSBURG)
  • WPDX-FM (104.9 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: TSCHUDY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WVAQ (101.9 FM; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WDBS (97.1 FM; SUTTON, WV; Owner: SUMMIT MEDIA BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WRIJ (106.9 FM; MASONTOWN, PA; Owner: HE'S ALIVE INC.)
  • WOGG (94.9 FM; OLIVER, PA; Owner: KEYMARKET LICENSES, LLC)
  • WANB-FM (103.1 FM; WAYNESBURG, PA; Owner: BROADCAST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WDKL (95.9 FM; GRAFTON, WV; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)

TV broadcast stations around Idamay:

  • WVFX (Channel 46; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: DAVIS TELEVISION CLARKSBURG, LLC)
  • WBOY-TV (Channel 12; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA MEDIA HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WDTV (Channel 5; WESTON, WV; Owner: WITHERS BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WNPB-TV (Channel 24; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)

Idamay fatal accident list:

Nov 6, 1976 04:00 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Nov 6, 1975 04:00 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

5
  • Carolyn Ledsome, Marion County Landfill (Lat: 39.501389 Lon: -80.248611), Type: 106.0, Overall height: 106 m, Registrant: Marion County Central Communications, Cledsome@marioncountywv.Com, , Fairm-ont, Phone: (304) 367-0915

  • CECILY M ENOS, Marion County Landfill (Lat: 39.501389 Lon: -80.248611), Type: 106.0, Overall height: 106 m, Registrant: Marion County Of, Cledsome@marioncountywv.Com, , Fairm-ont, Phone: (304) 367-0915

  • CECILY M ENOS, Marion County Landfill (Lat: 39.501389 Lon: -80.248611), Type: 106.0, Overall height: 106 m, Registrant: Marion County Central Communications, Cledsome@marioncountywv.Com, , Fairm-ont, Phone: (304) 367-0915

  • CECILY M ENOS, Marion County Landfill (Lat: 39.501389 Lon: -80.248611), Type: 120.3, Overall height: 106 m, Registrant: Marion County Central Communications, Cledsome@marioncountywv.Com, , Fairm-ont, Phone: (304) 367-0915

  • CECILY M ENOS, Marion County Landfill (Lat: 39.501389 Lon: -80.248611), Type: 120.3, Overall height: 106 m, Registrant: Marion County Central Communications, Cledsome@marioncountywv.Com, , Fairm-ont, Phone: (304) 367-0915


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • MANNINGTON, Marion County Landfill (Lat: 39.501389 Lon: -80.248611), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 106 m, Overall height: 120.3 m, Call Sign: WPNB808,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6845.00 MHz, 6845.00 MHz, 6845.00 MHz, 6845.00 MHz, 6845.00 MHz, Grant Date: 03/16/2021, Expiration Date: 02/01/2031, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street Nw, Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 383-3420, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:

  • IDAMAY, Marion County Landfill (Lat: 39.501389 Lon: -80.248611), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 106 m, Overall height: 120.3 m, Call Sign: WQAZ995,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5945.20 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, 6152.75 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 6034.15 MHz... (+27 more), Grant Date: 06/11/2014, Expiration Date: 09/03/2024, Certifier: Paul L Nusbaum, Registrant: West Virginia Division Of Emergency Management, 1700 Maccorkle Ave Se, 6th Floor, Charleston, WV 25314, Phone: (304) 558-5380, Email:

  • IDAMAY, Marion County Landfill (Lat: 39.501389 Lon: -80.248611), Type: Tower, Structure height: 106 m, Overall height: 120.3 m, Call Sign: WQBJ547, Licensee ID: L00126674,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6805.00 MHz, Grant Date: 09/16/2014, Expiration Date: 10/20/2024, Certifier: Frederick B Smart, Registrant: Harrison County Emergency Services, 420 Buckhannon Pike, Nutter Fort, WV 26301-4343, Phone: (304) 623-6559, Fax: (304) 623-6558, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: KC8AUV, Grant Date: 08/18/1995, Expiration Date: 08/18/2005, Cancellation Date: 08/19/2007, Registrant: Carla J Vanfosson, 143 High St, Idamay, WV 26576

  • Call Sign: N8RJF, Licensee ID: L00326650, Grant Date: 10/04/2021, Expiration Date: 12/31/2031, Certifier: James C Sheaffer, Registrant: James C Sheaffer, 267 First St, Idamay, WV 26576-0367

  • Call Sign: KE8FAN, Licensee ID: L02051543, Grant Date: 09/19/2016, Expiration Date: 09/19/2026, Certifier: Derrek J Miller, Registrant: Derrek J Miller, 107 Chestnut St, Idamay, WV 26576


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: PIPER J3C-65 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 67 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 87737, N87737, N-87737, Serial Number: 15395, Year manufactured: 1946
    Registrant (Individual): Gaylord Morris, , Idamay, WV 26576
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 01/24/2017

Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Idamay, WV
  • 81.4%Utility gas
  • 10.5%Electricity
  • 8.1%Wood


Idamay compared to West Virginia state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

Idamay on our top lists:

  • #73 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most people leaving home to go to work at strange times (12 PM - 5 AM) (population 500+)"
  • #96 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest percentage of English-only speaking households, population 500+"
  • #29 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest ground withdrawal of fresh water for public supply (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #69 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest number of deaths per 1000 residents 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #85 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest decrease in the number of deaths per 1000 residents 2000-2006 to 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #96 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for 3rd party candidates in the 2012 Presidential Election (pop. 50,000+)"
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