Mount Carbon, West Virginia

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Population in 2010: 428.
Males: 242  (56.6%)
Females: 186  (43.4%)
Median resident age:

64.3 years
West Virginia median age:

42.9 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $49,284
Mount Carbon:

$49,284
WV:

$54,329

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $25,181

Mount Carbon CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $109,783
Mount Carbon:

$109,783
WV:

$155,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $200,183; detached houses: $198,787
March 2022 cost of living index in Mount Carbon: 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 was 1 registered sex offender living in Mount Carbon, West Virginia as of April 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Mount Carbon is 394 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Ancestries: Irish (36.6%), Scottish (11.6%), English (9.8%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 660 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Charleston, WV (23.9 miles , pop. 53,421).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Columbus, OH (157.5 miles , pop. 711,470).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (353.9 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Boomer, WV (0.9 miles ),
Kimberly, WV (1.0 miles ),
Deep Water, WV (1.2 miles ),
Falls View, WV (1.5 miles ),
Powellton, WV (1.7 miles ),
Smithers, WV (1.7 miles ),
Charlton Heights, WV (1.7 miles ),
Montgomery, WV (1.9 miles )

Latitude: 38.14 N, Longitude: 81.29 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 304

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

4.6%
West Virginia:

4.0%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 54.5. This is better than average.

City:

54.5
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.193. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 23.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.193
U.S.:

0.251
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.596. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 22.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.596
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 21.7. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 23.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

21.7
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2015 was 11.1. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 3.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

11.1
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 7.21. This is about average. Closest monitor was 23.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.21
U.S.:

8.11
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 0.00387. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 17.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00387
U.S.:

0.00931

Earthquake activity:

Mount Carbon-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above West Virginia state average. It is 12% 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 183.2 miles away from the city center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 115.5 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 144.6 miles away from Mount Carbon 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 236.7 miles away from Mount Carbon center
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 73.6 miles away from Mount Carbon center
On 11/23/2006 at 10:42:57, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB) earthquake occurred 77.6 miles away from Mount Carbon center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Fayette County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Storms: 9, Landslides: 6, Winter Storms: 4, Hurricanes: 3, Mudslides: 3, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Snowfall: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Mount Carbon:

  • MONTGOMERY GEN. ELDERLY CARE (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; MONTGOMERY, WV)
  • FMC - OAK HILL (Dialysis Facility, about 11 miles away; FAYETTEVILLE, WV)
  • FAYETTE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER, LLC (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; FAYETTEVILLE, WV)
  • OAK HILL GROUP HOME (Hospital, about 14 miles away; OAK HILL, WV)
  • HIDDEN VALLEY CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; OAK HILL, WV)
  • HIDDEN VALLEY HEALTH CARE (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; OAK HILL, WV)
  • PLATEAU MEDICAL CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 14 miles away; OAK HILL, WV)

Amtrak stations near Mount Carbon:

  • 4 miles: MONTGOMERY (WASHINGTON ST. & 3RD AVE.) . Services: public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
  • 17 miles: THURMOND (C & O DEPOT)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Mount Carbon:

  • New River Community and Technical College (about 25 miles; Beckley, WV; Full-time enrollment: 2,234)
  • West Virginia State University (about 32 miles; Institute, WV; FT enrollment: 2,133)
  • Concord University (about 52 miles; Athens, WV; FT enrollment: 2,698)
  • Marshall University (about 66 miles; Huntington, WV; FT enrollment: 11,450)
  • West Virginia University at Parkersburg (about 76 miles; Parkersburg, WV; FT enrollment: 2,619)
  • Ashland Community and Technical College (about 78 miles; Ashland, KY; FT enrollment: 2,482)
  • New River Community College (about 79 miles; Dublin, VA; FT enrollment: 3,007)

Public elementary/middle school in Mount Carbon:

  • MT NEBO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Location: 110 SCHOOLHOUSE LANE, Grades: PK-5)

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Fayette 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:

79.8%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

6.9%
Whole state:

6.6%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.6% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Mount Carbon:

Marital status in Mount Carbon, WV
  • Never married: 31.5%
  • Now married: 49.5%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 19.0%

For population 25 years and over in Mount Carbon:

  • High school or higher: 62.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.0
West Virginia average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Mount Carbon, WV (based on Fayette County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant7,33566
Evangelical Protestant5,90463
Catholic1,5933
Black Protestant2312
Other222
None30,954-
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: 16
This county:

3.46 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

2.41 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 7
Here:

1.51 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

1.09 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 29
Fayette County:

6.27 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 31
Fayette County:

6.70 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

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

12.3%
State:

12.2%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

31.2%
West Virginia:

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

7.5%
State:

13.1%

Strongest AM radio stations in Mount Carbon:

  • WMON (1340 AM; 1 kW; MONTGOMERY, WV; Owner: L.M. COMMUNICATIONS OF KENTUCKY, LLC)
  • WOAY (860 AM; 10 kW; OAK HILL, WV; Owner: COMMISSIONED COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCAW (680 AM; 10 kW; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF CHARLESTON)
  • WIWS (1070 AM; daytime; 10 kW; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: SOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WJLS (560 AM; 5 kW; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)
  • WWNR (620 AM; 5 kW; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: DYNASTAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCHS (580 AM; 5 kW; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF CHARLESTON)
  • WVTS (950 AM; 5 kW; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WSCW (1410 AM; daytime; 5 kW; SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: L.M. COMMUNICATIONS OF KENTUCKY, LLC)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WYKM (1250 AM; 5 kW; RUPERT, WV; Owner: MT. STATE B. CO., INC.)
  • WTRU (830 AM; 50 kW; KERNERSVILLE, NC; Owner: TRUTH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WWVA (1170 AM; 53 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Mount Carbon:

  • WCIR-FM (103.7 FM; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: SOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WKVW (93.3 FM; MONTGOMERY, WV; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • WAXS (94.1 FM; OAK HILL, WV; Owner: PLATEAU BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WKAZ (107.3 FM; MIAMI, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF CHARLESTON)
  • WXAF (90.9 FM; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: MARANATHA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WDBS (97.1 FM; SUTTON, WV; Owner: SUMMIT MEDIA BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WVPB (91.7 FM; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WKLC-FM (105.1 FM; ST. ALBANS, WV; Owner: WKLC, INC.)
  • WMTD-FM (102.3 FM; HINTON, WV; Owner: SOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WTNJ (105.9 FM; MOUNT HOPE, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WVPN (88.5 FM; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WZAC-FM (92.5 FM; DANVILLE, WV; Owner: PRICE BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WJLS-FM (99.5 FM; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)
  • WKWS (96.1 FM; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF CHARLESTON)
  • WMLJ (90.5 FM; SUMMERSVILLE, WV; Owner: GRACE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH)
  • WRVZ (98.7 FM; POCATALICO, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF CHARLESTON)
  • WVAF (99.9 FM; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF CHARLESTON)
  • WCWV (92.9 FM; SUMMERSVILLE, WV; Owner: R-S BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WZJO (94.5 FM; DUNBAR, WV; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC)
  • WVSR-FM (102.7 FM; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Mount Carbon:

  • WOAY-TV (Channel 4; OAK HILL, WV; Owner: THOMAS BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WVAH-TV (Channel 11; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WVAH LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WCHS-TV (Channel 8; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WCHS LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WLPX-TV (Channel 29; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: PAXSON CHARLESTON LICENSE, INC.)
  • WSWP-TV (Channel 9; GRANDVIEW, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)

Mount Carbon fatal accident list:

Dec 9, 2018 06:20 PM, Sr-61, Cr-61/24, Lat: 38.145044, Lon: -81.292681, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Apr 28, 2012 09:45 PM, Sr-61, Lat: 38.141658, Lon: -81.290017, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 10ft / 3.1mTotal length
  • $800,000Total costs
  • 2,185Total average daily traffic
  • 130Total average daily truck traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Mount Carbon, WV
  • 72.3%Utility gas
  • 27.7%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Mount Carbon, WV
  • 66.7%Utility gas
  • 33.3%Electricity


Mount Carbon 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 below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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