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Jefferson County

Population in July 2007: 12,065.
Males: 6,053  (50.2%)
Females: 6,012  (49.8%)

Median resident age:  36.7 years
West Virginia median age:  38.9 years

Estimated median household income in 2007: $68,510 (it was $53,571 in 2000)
Kabletown district:  $68,510
West Virginia:  $37,060

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $195,399 (it was $128,700 in 2000)
Kabletown district:  $195,399
West Virginia:  $96,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $246,778; Detached houses: $249,558; Townhouses or other attached units: $193,212; Mobile homes: $49,836

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Races in Kabletown district:

  • White Non-Hispanic (94.6%)
  • Black (3.1%)
  • American Indian (3.1%)
  • Hispanic (1.2%)
  • Two or more races (1.0%)

2008 cost of living index in Kabletown district: 111.3 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1616 feet

Land area: 71.4 square miles.

Population density: 169 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Kabletown district

  • High school or higher: 83.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.5%
  • Unemployed: 4.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 41.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Kabletown district

  • Never married: 19.7%
  • Now married: 66.2%
  • Separated: 2.2%
  • Widowed: 4.1%
  • Divorced: 10.0%

21 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.2%
West Virginia:  1.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Kabletown district:  0.6% ($713)
West Virginia:  0.6% ($378)
Kabletown district satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Frederick, MD (26.9 miles , pop. 52,767).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Washington, DC (50.3 miles , pop. 572,059).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (153.9 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Charles Town, WV (1.9 miles ), Corporation of Ranson, WV (2.2 miles ), Hillsboro, VA (2.7 miles) , Round Hill, VA (2.9 miles ), Bolivar, WV (2.9 miles ), Berryville, VA (3.0 miles ), Harpers Ferry, WV (3.0 miles ), Purcellville, VA (3.2 miles ).

Latitude: 39.23 N, Longitude: 77.86 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 304

Kabletown district household income distribution Kabletown district home values distribution

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (21%)
  • Public administration (9%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (6%)
  • Educational services (5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (5%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (4%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (3%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (14%)
  • Health care (11%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (9%)
  • Public administration (8%)
  • Finance and insurance (6%)
  • Accommodation and food services (4%)
  • Social assistance (3%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Computer specialists (5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Carpenters (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
  • Customer service representatives (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Cashiers (4%)
  • Registered nurses (4%)



Kabletown district-area historical tornado activity is significantly above West Virginia state average. It is 33% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/24/2001, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 35.4 miles away from the Kabletown district city center injured 2 people and caused $2 million in damages.

On 11/16/1989, a category 2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 4.3 miles away from the city center injured 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


Hospitals/medical centers near Kabletown district:
  • JEFFERSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 3 miles; RANSON, WV)
  • CITY HOSPITAL (about 16 miles; MARTINSBURG, WV)
  • LOUDOUN HOSPITAL CENTER, LANSDOWNE (about 16 miles; LEESBURG, VA)

Amtrak stations near Kabletown district:
  • 10 miles: HARPERS FERRY (POTOMAC ST.). Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, public transit connection.
  • 17 miles: MARTINSBURG (229 E. MARTIN ST.). Services: fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, paid short-term parking, taxi stand, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Kabletown district:
  • SHEPHERD COLLEGE (about 11 miles; Shepherdstown, WV; Full-time enrollment: 3,576)
  • SHENANDOAH UNIVERSITY (about 18 miles; WINCHESTER, VA; FT enrollment: 2,030)
  • LORD FAIRFAX COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 27 miles; MIDDLETOWN, VA; FT enrollment: 2,064)
  • FREDERICK COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 28 miles; FREDERICK, MD; FT enrollment: 2,407)
  • MONTGOMERY COLLEGE (about 38 miles; ROCKVILLE, MD; FT enrollment: 11,829)
  • GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY (about 40 miles; FAIRFAX, VA; FT enrollment: 16,564)
  • NORTHERN VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 45 miles; ANNANDALE, VA; FT enrollment: 19,406)

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Notable location: Keys Gap Lean-to (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Kabletown district include: Beulah Church (A), Saint Johns Episcopal Church (B), Saint Johns Church (C), Saint Andrews Church (D), Prosperity Church (E), Oakland Church (F), Kabletown Church (G), Mission Tabernacle (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Franklintown Cemetery (1), Jamestown Prosperity Cemetery (2), Kabletown Churchyard Cemetery (3), Fairview Cemetery (4), Washington Burial Ground (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Bullskin Run (A), Long Marsh Run (B), Hog Run (C), Furnace Run (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Kabletown district: Shannondale Springs Wildlife Management Area (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Post offices: Rippon Post Office (A), Summit Point Post Office (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

 

Average household size:
This city:  2.6 people
West Virginia:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  66.8%
Whole state:  68.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  5.8%
Whole state:  4.7%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  7.6%
Whole state:  17.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  3.4%
Whole state:  7.6%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Kabletown district, WV



Kabletown district compared to West Virginia state average:
  • Median household income above state average.
  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.


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2004 Presidential Election results in Jefferson County West Virginia:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Electricity (64%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (14%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (13%)
  • Wood (7%)
  • Utility gas (1%)


Religon statistics for Kabletown district

Adherents


NameUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchSouthern Baptist ConventionEpiscopal ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in America
Adherents30.2%23.3%9.5%8.5%7.5%
Congregations29.9%3.0%10.4%13.4%6.0%
NamePresbyterian Church (USA)Assemblies of GodChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsInternational Pentecostal Church of ChristOther religions
Adherents6.1%3.2%2.3%1.6%7.8%
Congregations7.5%7.5%1.5%3.0%17.9%
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.


9.80% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($55,363 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  9.80%
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 Berkeley County, WV  1.69% ($32,051 average AGI)
from Loudoun County, VA  1.59% ($74,848)
from Fairfax County, VA  0.75% ($66,914)


8.19% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($44,664 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  8.19%
West Virginia average:  5.65%

0.05% of residents moved to foreign countries ($322 average AGI)
Jefferson County:  0.05%
West Virginia average:  0.02%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Berkeley County, WV  3.02% ($39,512 average AGI)
to Loudoun County, VA  0.34% ($53,919)
to Frederick County, MD  0.33% ($46,803)


Strongest AM radio stations in Kabletown district:
  • WMRE (1550 AM; 5 kW; CHARLESTOWN, WV; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • WTRI (1520 AM; daytime; 17 kW; BRUNSWICK, MD; Owner: JMK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WMET (1150 AM; 50 kW; GAITHERSBURG, MD; Owner: BELTWAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WKCW (1420 AM; 50 kW; WARRENTON, VA; Owner: WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WAGE (1200 AM; 5 kW; LEESBURG, VA; Owner: RADIO WAGE, INC.)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WTOP (1500 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WBAL (1090 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: HEARST RADIO, INC.)
  • WGOP (700 AM; daytime; 25 kW; WALKERSVILLE, MD; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WPGC (1580 AM; 50 kW; MORNINGSIDE, MD; Owner: INFINITY WPGC(AM), INC.)
  • WUST (1120 AM; daytime; 20 kW; WASHINGTON, DC)
  • WWGB (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; INDIAN HEAD, MD; Owner: GOOD BODY MEDIA, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Kabletown district:
  • WXVA-FM (98.3 FM; CHARLES TOWN, WV; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • W228BA (93.5 FM; LEESBURG, VA; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • WINC-FM (92.5 FM; WINCHESTER, VA; Owner: MID ATLANTIC NETWORK, INC.)
  • WLTF (97.5 FM; MARTINSBURG, WV; Owner: PRETTYMAN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WTRM (91.3 FM; WINCHESTER, VA; Owner: TIMBER RIDGE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WFRE (99.9 FM; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • W219BX (91.7 FM; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: CEDAR RIDGE CHILDREN'S HOME & SCHOOL, INC)
  • WWRE (105.5 FM; BERRYVILLE, VA; Owner: MID ATLANTIC NETWORK, INC.)
  • WARX (106.9 FM; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: MANNING BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WWVZ (103.9 FM; BRADDOCK HEIGHTS, MD; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WAYZ-FM (104.7 FM; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: HJV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WETH (89.1 FM; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: GREATER WASHINGTON EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSN.)
  • W243AF (96.5 FM; FLINT HILL, VA; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • WUSQ-FM (102.5 FM; WINCHESTER, VA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WAFY (103.1 FM; MIDDLETOWN, MD; Owner: FREDERICK BROADCASTING LLC)
  • WCRH (90.5 FM; WILLIAMSPORT, MD; Owner: CEDAR RIDGE CHILDREN'S HOME & SCHOOL, INC)
  • WPER (89.9 FM; CULPEPER, VA; Owner: POSITIVE ALTERNATIVE RADIO INC.)
  • WEEO-FM (103.7 FM; MCCONNELLSBURG, PA; Owner: ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN NETWORK)
  • WMXH-FM (105.7 FM; LURAY, VA; Owner: EASY RADIO, INC.)
  • WDZN (100.1 FM; ROMNEY, WV; Owner: CHARTER EQUITIES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Kabletown district:
  • WFPT (Channel 62; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • WWPX (Channel 60; MARTINSBURG, WV; Owner: PAXSON WASHINGTON-60 LICENSE, INC.)
  • W52AS (Channel 52; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WAZW-CA (Channel 48; WINCHESTER, VA; Owner: RUARCH ASSOCIATES LLC)
  • WAZF-CA (Channel 28; FRONT ROYAL, VA; Owner: RUARCH ASSOCIATES LLC)

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