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Highland County

Population in July 2008: 144. Population change since 2000: -8.9%
 

Males: 59  (41.1%)
Females: 85  (58.9%)

Median resident age:  53.4 years
Virginia median age:  35.7 years

Zip code: 24465


Estimated median household income in 2008: $49,803 (it was $36,786 in 2000)
Monterey:  $49,803
Virginia:  $61,233

Estimated per capita income in 2008: $36,803

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $196,572 (it was $89,600 in 2000)
Monterey:  $196,572
Virginia:  $269,600

Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $223,516; Detached houses: $217,762

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Races in Monterey:

  • White Non-Hispanic (96.2%)
  • American Indian (2.5%)
  • Hispanic (1.3%)
  • Two or more races (1.3%)

Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Monterey: 80.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: English (27.8%), United States (17.7%), German (12.0%), Irish (10.1%), Scottish (7.0%), Welsh (5.1%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1914

Elevation: 2881 feet

Land area: 0.31 square miles.

Population density: 467 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Monterey

  • High school or higher: 78.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 27.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 13.0%
  • Unemployed: 4.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 24.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Monterey town

  • Never married: 27.8%
  • Now married: 43.7%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 14.6%
  • Divorced: 13.9%

2 residents are foreign born

This town:  1.3%
Virginia:  8.1%


According to our research there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Monterey, Virginia in May 2009.
The ratio of number of residents in Monterey to the number of sex offenders is 72 to 1.

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

Monterey:  0.4% ($389)
Virginia:  1.0% ($1,143)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lynchburg, VA (73.2 miles , pop. 65,269).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Pittsburgh, PA (142.0 miles , pop. 334,563).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (261.8 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Durbin, WV (4.0 miles ), Franklin, WV (4.6 miles ), Craigsville, VA (5.0 miles ), Goshen, VA (5.4 miles ), Huttonsville, WV (5.5 miles ), Mill Creek, WV (5.5 miles ), Marlinton, WV (5.5 miles ), Staunton, VA (5.7 miles ).

Latitude: 38.41 N, Longitude: 79.58 W

Area code: 540

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Population change in the 1990s: -64 (-28.8%).


Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (41%)
  • Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (10%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations (10%)
  • Public administration (10%)
  • Broadcasting and telecommunications (8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (5%)
  • Truck transportation (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, and souvenir, and other miscellaneous stores (17%)
  • Educational services (12%)
  • Construction (10%)
  • Food and beverage stores (10%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (7%)
  • Health care (7%)
  • Textile mills and textile products (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Religious workers (10%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (10%)
  • Carpenters (10%)
  • Accountants and auditors (8%)
  • Construction laborers (8%)
  • Pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters (8%)
  • Operations specialties managers except financial managers (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (14%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (12%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (10%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (7%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (7%)
  • Financial managers (5%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (5%)



Average climate in Monterey, Virginia

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Monterey-area historical tornado activity is below Virginia state average. It is 63% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/4/1990, a category 2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 25.5 miles away from the Monterey town center killed 2 people and injured 10 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 7/9/1980, a category 2 tornado 27.9 miles away from the town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.


Monterey-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Virginia state average. It is 97% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

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 93.9 miles away from Monterey 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 97.3 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 47.1 miles away from the city 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 69.7 miles away from Monterey center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Monterey:
  • BATH COUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 32 miles; HOT SPRINGS, VA)
  • WESTERN STATE HOSP (about 34 miles; STAUNTON, VA)
  • WESTERN STATE HOSPITAL (about 34 miles; STAUNTON, VA)

Political contributions by individuals in Monterey, VA

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Monterey:
  • JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY (about 39 miles; HARRISONBURG, VA; Full-time enrollment: 14,447)
  • WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY (about 45 miles; LEXINGTON, VA; FT enrollment: 2,063)
  • UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA-MAIN CAMPUS (about 63 miles; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; FT enrollment: 19,602)
  • PIEDMONT VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 66 miles; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; FT enrollment: 2,012)
  • LIBERTY UNIVERSITY (about 76 miles; LYNCHBURG, VA; FT enrollment: 5,348)
  • NATIONAL BUSINESS COLLEGE (about 83 miles; SALEM, VA; FT enrollment: 2,382)
  • FAIRMONT STATE COLLEGE (about 83 miles; FAIRMONT, WV; FT enrollment: 5,317)
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Library in Monterey:
  • HIGHLAND COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $70,322; Location: 10 WATER STREET; 12,214 books; 750 audio materials; 1,076 video materials; 39 serial subscriptions)

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

 

Average household size:
This town:  1.8 people
Virginia:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  48.9%
Whole state:  68.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  2.2%
Whole state:  4.7%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2008:
This town:  3.5%
Whole state:  9.6%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2008:
This town:  1.2%
Whole state:  4.3%


Monterey compared to Virginia state average:
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Monterey (2009 data):
  • The Blue Grass Valley Bank: Monterey Branch at East Main Street, branch established on 2000-11-13. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $34.5 mil, Deposits: $30.5 mil, headquarters in Blue Grass, VA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices
  • First and Citizens Bank: First And Citizens Bank at 195 West Main Strret, branch established on 1929-09-01. Info updated 2007-03-28: Bank assets: $102.9 mil, Deposits: $91.1 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Highland County Bankshares, Inc.



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Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Electricity (47%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (24%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (17%)
  • Wood (12%)


Religion statistics for Monterey

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 56.59%
Here56.6%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
NameUnited Methodist ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)LDS (Mormon) ChurchChurch of God of ProphecyOther
Adherents53.9%19.0%16.7%3.3%7.1%
Congregations52.6%21.1%5.3%5.3%15.8%
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
Financial Administration 1$1,898$22,7760$0
Sewerage 0$0 3$1,387
Totals for Government 1$1,898$22,7763$1,387



6.20% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($56,966 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.20%
Virginia average:  11.06%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


5.09% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($44,213 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.09%
Virginia average:  10.78%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Strongest AM radio stations in Monterey:
  • WSVA (550 AM; 10 kW; HARRISONBURG, VA; Owner: M. BELMONT VERSTANDIG, INC.)
  • WVMR (1370 AM; daytime; 5 kW; FROST, WV; Owner: POCAHONTAS COMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE CORP.)
  • WKCW (1420 AM; 50 kW; WARRENTON, VA; Owner: WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WKCI (970 AM; 5 kW; WAYNESBORO, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WNLR (1150 AM; 3 kW; CHURCHVILLE, VA; Owner: NEW LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WHBG (1360 AM; 5 kW; HARRISONBURG, VA; Owner: M. BELMONT VERSTANDIG, INC.)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WKDW (900 AM; 3 kW; STAUNTON, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKCY (1300 AM; 5 kW; HARRISONBURG, VA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WWVA (1170 AM; 53 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTRU (830 AM; 50 kW; KERNERSVILLE, NC; Owner: TRUTH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WKTR (840 AM; daytime; 8 kW; EARLYSVILLE, VA; Owner: WKTR, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Monterey:
  • WVLS (89.7 FM; MONTEREY, VA; Owner: POCAHONTAS COMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE CORP.)
  • WTON-FM (94.3 FM; STAUNTON, VA; Owner: HIGH IMPACT COMMUNICATIONS INC)
  • WDBS (97.1 FM; SUTTON, WV; Owner: SUMMIT MEDIA BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WCHG (107.1 FM; HOT SPRINGS, VA; Owner: POCAHONTAS COMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE CORP.)
  • WQPO (100.7 FM; HARRISONBURG, VA; Owner: M. BELMONT VERSTANDIG, INC.)
  • WXCF-FM (103.9 FM; CLIFTON FORGE, VA; Owner: IMPACT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WACL (98.5 FM; ELKTON, VA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMXH-FM (105.7 FM; LURAY, VA; Owner: EASY RADIO, INC.)
  • WCYK-FM (99.7 FM; STAUNTON, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WVTU (89.3 FM; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: VIRGINIA TECH FOUNDATION INC)
  • WBHZ (91.9 FM; ELKINS, WV; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WMRA (90.7 FM; HARRISONBURG, VA; Owner: JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY BOARD OF VISITORS)
  • WBHB-FM (96.1 FM; BROADWAY, VA; Owner: HJV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WNRS-FM (89.9 FM; SWEET BRIAR, VA; Owner: SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE)
  • WQWV (103.7 FM; FISHER, WV; Owner: MCGUIRE BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WKCY-FM (104.3 FM; HARRISONBURG, VA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WREL-FM (96.7 FM; BUENA VISTA, VA; Owner: EQUUS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WBOP (106.3 FM; CHURCHVILLE, VA; Owner: SHENANDOAH VALLEY TELEVISION, LLC)
  • WELK (94.7 FM; ELKINS, WV; Owner: ELKINS RADIO CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Monterey:
  • W08CW (Channel 8; MONTEREY, ETC., VA; Owner: SHENANDOAH VALLEY EDUCATIONAL TV CORP.)


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 2
  • Approx. 45.7 Meters From Us-250 1.7 Kilometers Nw Of Monterey, Type: Mast, Structure height: 44.8 m, Call Sign: KNKQ314
    880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz... (+8 more)
    Grant Date: 11/07/2000, Expiration Date: 10/01/2010, Certifier: John T Scott Iii
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30004, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:
  • Se Side Of Monterey Mountain And 2.2 Km (1.4 Miles) From, Type: Tower, Structure height: 32.6 m, Call Sign: KNKN714, Licensee ID: L00317854
    Assigned Frequencies : 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 834.390 MHz, 879.390 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/21/2000, Expiration Date: 10/01/2010, Certifier: Charles R Braley Iii
    Registrant: Virginia Cellular LLC

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 2
  • CHRISTINE A VERRE, Approx 45.7 Meters From Us 250 1.7 Km Nw, Type: Tower, Structure height: 44.8 m, Overall height: 44.8 m
    Registrant: Crown Castle Usa Inc., 2000 Corporate Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Phone: (724) 416-2516, Email:
  • John E Furlough, Sounding Knob Mountain , Highland Wildlife Management Area, Type: Tower, Structure height: 36.5 m, Overall height: 42.6 m
    Registrant: Department Of State Police, 7700 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, VA 23261-7472, Phone: (804) 674-4644, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 2
  • Lat: 38.406667 Lon: -79.578889, Call Sign: WPXK446
    Assigned Frequencies : 451.775 MHz, 451.975 MHz, 452.025 MHz, 452.100 MHz, 461.675 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/22/2003, Expiration Date: 04/22/2013, Certifier: Nancy Lightner
    Registrant: C-Comm Corporation, 2248 Papermill Rd, Winchester, VA 22601, Phone: (540) 662-6886, Fax: (540) 662-5178
  • 2550 Meters Nw Of Ints Us Rt 250 On Rt 220, Type: Pole, Structure height: 7.3 m, Overall height: 9.2 m, Call Sign: WQBA989
    Assigned Frequencies : 452.225 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/13/2004, Expiration Date: 09/13/2014
    Registrant: Federal Licensing Inc, 1588 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-9262, Fax: (717) 334-6440

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 4
  • 80 East Main St., 80 East Main Street, Type: Tower, Structure height: 6.1 m, Call Sign: WPJE326
    Assigned Frequencies : 946.000 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/09/1996, Expiration Date: 10/01/2011
    Registrant: Pocahontas Communications Cooperative Corp., Rr 1 Box 139, Dunmore, WV 24934-9712, Phone: (304) 799-6004, Fax: (304) 799-7444, Email:
  • SOUNDING KNOB, Sounding Knob, Type: Tower, Structure height: 46 m, Call Sign: WQCV578
    Assigned Frequencies : 7050.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 06/06/2005, Expiration Date: 10/01/2012, Certifier: Tony Mancari
    Registrant: Shenandoah Valley Educational Television Corporation, 298 Port Republic Road, Harrisonburg, VA 22801-3052, Phone: (540) 437-2451, Fax: (540) 434-7084, Email:
  • SOUNDING KNOB RPTR, Sounding Knob Mountain , Highland Wildlife Management Area, Type: Tower, Structure height: 36.5 m, Overall height: 42.6 m, Call Sign: WQKA839
    Assigned Frequencies : 6795.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/11/2009, Expiration Date: 03/11/2019, Certifier: Captain John E Furlough
    Registrant: Radio Dynamics Corporation, Bethesda, MD 20827, Phone: (301) 493-5171, Fax: (301) 576-4553, Email:
  • STATION, Sounding Knob Jack Mtn Se Of, Overall height: 12.2 m, Call Sign: WEF679
    Assigned Frequencies : 2187.20 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/22/2008, Expiration Date: 02/03/2019
    Registrant: Department Of State Police, 7700 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, VA 23261-7472, Phone: (804) 674-4644, Fax: (804) 674-2602, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Monterey)

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182C (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 119 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8854T , Serial Number: 52754, Year manufactured: 1960, Airworthiness Date: 06/03/1960
    Registrant (Corporation): Ddr Aviation Limited Corp, Po Box 737, Monterey, VA 24465



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