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Logan County

Population in July 2008: 274. Population change since 2000: -9.0%
 

Males: 120  (43.9%)
Females: 154  (56.1%)

Median resident age:  50.1 years
West Virginia median age:  38.9 years

Zip codes: 25601.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $62,691 (it was $52,500 in 2000)
Mitchell Heights:  $62,691
West Virginia:  $37,060

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $46,525
Mitchell Heights:  $46,525
West Virginia:  $20,419

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $175,233 (it was $128,600 in 2000)
Mitchell Heights:  $175,233
West Virginia:  $96,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $215,507; Detached houses: $214,118

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Races in Mitchell Heights:

  • White Non-Hispanic (96.7%)
  • Filipino (2.7%)

2008 cost of living index in Mitchell Heights: 89.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (30.6%), English (20.3%), Irish (12.6%), German (7.6%), Scotch-Irish (4.0%), Italian (2.3%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 660 feet

Land area: 0.33 square miles.

Population density: 833 people per square mile 
 
 (low).

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For population 25 years and over in Mitchell Heights

  • High school or higher: 91.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 48.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 18.5%
  • Unemployed: 3.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 16.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Mitchell Heights town

  • Never married: 12.1%
  • Now married: 73.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 10.9%
  • Divorced: 3.6%

7 residents are foreign born (1.7% Asia, 0.7% Africa).

This town:  2.3%
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:

Mitchell Heights:  0.5% ($617)
West Virginia:  0.6% ($378)
Mitchell Heights satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Charleston, WV (36.0 miles , pop. 53,421).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Lexington-Fayette, KY (137.2 miles , pop. 260,512).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (395.1 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: West Logan, WV (1.6 miles ), Logan, WV (2.0 miles ), Mount Gay-Shamrock, WV (2.2 miles ), Chapmanville, WV (2.2 miles ), Holden, WV (2.7 miles ), Switzer, WV (2.8 miles ), Harts, WV (3.4 miles ), Man, WV (3.6 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $187,500
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $75,000
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $120,000
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 0 buildings

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 37.91 N, Longitude: 81.98 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 304

Mitchell Heights household income distribution Mitchell Heights home values distribution


Population change in the 1990s: +37 (+14.0%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (15%)
  • Health care (13%)
  • Mining (9%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (9%)
  • Finance and insurance (9%)
  • Construction (7%)
  • Broadcasting and telecommunications (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (34%)
  • Health care (18%)
  • Public administration (13%)
  • Pharmacies and drug stores (12%)
  • Finance and insurance (7%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (3%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (3%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (11%)
  • Top executives (9%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Business operations specialists (5%)
  • Other financial specialists (5%)
  • Other health diagnosing and treating practitioners and technical occupations (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (13%)
  • Registered nurses (12%)
  • Other health diagnosing and treating practitioners and technical occupations (10%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Business operations specialists (4%)



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Crime in Mitchell Heights (2001):
  • 0 murders (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 rapes (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 robberies (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 assaults (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 burglaries (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 thefts (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 auto thefts (0.0 per 100,000)
  • City-data.com crime index = 0.0 (higher means more crime, US average = 330.8)

Crime in Mitchell Heights (2002):
  • 0 murders (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 rapes (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 robberies (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 assaults (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 burglaries (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 thefts (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 auto thefts (0.0 per 100,000)
  • City-data.com crime index = 0.0 (higher means more crime, US average = 328.4)

Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 1 (1 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  3.65
US city average:  3.00

Average climate in Mitchell Heights, West Virginia

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Mitchell Heights-area historical tornado activity is slightly below West Virginia state average. It is 69% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/23/1968, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 64.2 miles away from the Mitchell Heights town center killed 7 people and injured 93 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/8/1965, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 41.4 miles away from the town center injured 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


Mitchell Heights-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above West Virginia state average. It is 85% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/2/2006 at 17:53:02, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 0.6 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 49.0 miles away from Mitchell Heights center
On 11/23/2006 at 10:42:57, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, 4.3 LG) earthquake occurred 51.9 miles away from the city center
On 6/29/1996 at 19:30:42, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MB, 3.9 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 49.8 miles away from the city center
On 10/26/1995 at 00:37:28, a magnitude 4.0 (3.9 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 86.0 miles away from Mitchell Heights center
On 4/19/1996 at 08:50:14, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 85.6 miles away from the city center
On 3/11/1995 at 08:15:52, a magnitude 3.8 (3.7 MB, 3.8 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 91.0 miles away from Mitchell Heights center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

Mitchell Heights topographic map

Hospitals/medical centers near Mitchell Heights:
  • GUYAN VALLEY HOSPITAL (about 4 miles; LOGAN, WV)
  • LOGAN GENL HOSP (about 4 miles; LOGAN, WV)
  • BOONE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 14 miles; MADISON, WV)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Mitchell Heights:
  • WEST VIRGINIA STATE COLLEGE (about 35 miles; INSTITUTE, WV; Full-time enrollment: 3,688)
  • MARSHALL UNIVERSITY (about 44 miles; HUNTINGTON, WV; FT enrollment: 12,361)
  • SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 57 miles; RICHLANDS, VA; FT enrollment: 2,412)
  • BLUEFIELD STATE COLLEGE (about 61 miles; BLUEFIELD, WV; FT enrollment: 2,096)
  • CONCORD COLLEGE (about 63 miles; ATHENS, WV; FT enrollment: 2,723)
  • SHAWNEE STATE UNIVERSITY (about 81 miles; PORTSMOUTH, OH; FT enrollment: 2,849)
  • MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY (about 82 miles; MOREHEAD, KY; FT enrollment: 6,866)

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

Percentage of family households:
This town:  74.6%
Whole state:  68.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  0.7%
Whole state:  4.7%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  3.9%
Whole state:  17.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  0.6%
Whole state:  7.6%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Mitchell Heights, WV



Mitchell Heights 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 significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.


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Educational Attainment




School Enrollment by Level of School



Mitchell Heights travel time to work


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2004 Presidential Election results in Logan County West Virginia:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Electricity (62%)
  • Utility gas (37%)
  • Coal or coke (1%)


Religion statistics for Mitchell Heights

Adherents


NameNational Association of Free Will BaptistsChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)United Methodist ChurchAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAChristian Churches and Churches of Christ
Adherents24.4%23.8%9.3%7.4%6.1%
Congregations37.4%17.2%10.1%7.1%4.0%
NameCatholic ChurchChurch of the NazareneChurches of ChristChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Other religions
Adherents5.8%4.8%4.8%3.1%10.4%
Congregations2.0%2.0%8.1%1.0%11.1%
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 1$2,473$29,6760$0
Police Protection - Officers 1$2,872$34,4640$0
Sewerage 0$0 1$1,722
Totals for Government 2$5,345$32,0701$1,722



3.82% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($31,785 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  3.82%
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 Mingo County, WV  0.42% ($41,574 average AGI)
from Boone County, WV  0.33% ($33,865)
from Kanawha County, WV  0.30% ($19,394)


4.09% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($37,525 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.09%
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 Boone County, WV  0.59% ($35,803 average AGI)
to Kanawha County, WV  0.58% ($33,875)
to Mingo County, WV  0.31% ($36,343)


Strongest AM radio stations in Mitchell Heights:
  • WVOW (1290 AM; 5 kW; LOGAN, WV; Owner: LOGAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WCAW (680 AM; 10 kW; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF CHARLESTON)
  • WCHS (580 AM; 5 kW; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF CHARLESTON)
  • WOAY (860 AM; 10 kW; OAK HILL, WV; Owner: COMMISSIONED COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WIWS (1070 AM; daytime; 10 kW; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: SOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WWNR (620 AM; 5 kW; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: DYNASTAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WJLS (560 AM; 5 kW; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)
  • WVTS (950 AM; 5 kW; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WKYH (600 AM; 5 kW; PAINTSVILLE, KY; Owner: HIGHLANDS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WVHU (800 AM; 5 kW; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WNRG (940 AM; 5 kW; GRUNDY, VA; Owner: VIRGINIA-KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CO., INC)
  • WSCW (1410 AM; daytime; 5 kW; SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: L.M. COMMUNICATIONS OF KENTUCKY, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Mitchell Heights:
  • WVOW-FM (101.9 FM; LOGAN, WV; Owner: LOGAN BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WZAC-FM (92.5 FM; DANVILLE, WV; Owner: PRICE BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WVKM (106.7 FM; MATEWAN, WV; Owner: THREE STATES BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WKLC-FM (105.1 FM; ST. ALBANS, WV; Owner: WKLC, INC.)
  • WCIR-FM (103.7 FM; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: SOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WVWV (89.9 FM; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WPKE-FM (103.1 FM; COAL RUN, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WXCC (96.5 FM; WILLIAMSON, WV; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • WAMX (106.3 FM; MILTON, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WXLR (104.9 FM; HAROLD, KY; Owner: ADAM D GEARHEART)
  • WQHY (95.5 FM; PRESTONSBURG, KY; Owner: WDOC, INC.)
  • W220BK (91.9 FM; LOGAN, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WKAZ (107.3 FM; MIAMI, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF CHARLESTON)
  • WKVW (93.3 FM; MONTGOMERY, WV; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)

TV broadcast stations around Mitchell Heights:
  • WVAH-TV (Channel 11; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WVAH LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WCHS-TV (Channel 8; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WCHS LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WPBY-TV (Channel 33; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WSAZ-TV (Channel 3; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WOWK-TV (Channel 13; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA MEDIA HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WLPX-TV (Channel 29; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: PAXSON CHARLESTON LICENSE, INC.)


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