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Scott County

Population in July 2008: 424. Population change since 2000: -5.4%
 

Males: 185  (43.8%)
Females: 239  (56.3%)

Median resident age:  42.9 years
Virginia median age:  35.7 years

Zip codes: 24271.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $26,444 (it was $20,250 in 2000)
Nickelsville:  $26,444
Virginia:  $59,562

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $15,825
Nickelsville:  $15,825
Virginia:  $31,177

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $145,946 (it was $71,100 in 2000)
Nickelsville:  $145,946
Virginia:  $262,100

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $172,218; Detached houses: $189,030; Mobile homes: $30,833

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Races in Nickelsville:

  • White Non-Hispanic (99.1%)
  • Hispanic (0.7%)

2008 cost of living index in Nickelsville: 86.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (40.0%), Irish (6.9%), German (4.7%), English (3.6%), French (3.3%), Scotch-Irish (1.8%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1940 feet

Land area: 0.48 square miles.

Population density: 883 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Nickelsville

  • High school or higher: 60.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.4%
  • Unemployed: 7.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 39.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Nickelsville town

  • Never married: 20.5%
  • Now married: 51.9%
  • Separated: 3.2%
  • Widowed: 15.2%
  • Divorced: 9.1%

4 residents are foreign born

This town:  0.9%
Virginia:  8.1%


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:

Nickelsville:  0.6% ($451)
Virginia:  1.0% ($1,143)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Johnson City, TN (28.9 miles , pop. 55,469).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Charlotte, NC (139.0 miles , pop. 540,828).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (450.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Dungannon, VA (2.4 miles ), Castlewood, VA (3.4 miles ), Weber City, VA (3.5 miles ), Gate City, VA (3.5 miles ), St. Paul, VA (3.5 miles ), Bloomingdale, TN (3.6 miles ), Coeburn, VA (3.7 miles ), Walnut Hill, TN (3.9 miles ).

Latitude: 36.75 N, Longitude: 82.42 W

Area code: 276

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Population change in the 1990s: +37 (+9.0%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (13%)
  • Chemicals (10%)
  • Repair and maintenance (10%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (9%)
  • Printing and related support activities (7%)
  • Construction (6%)
  • Educational services (6%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (29%)
  • Educational services (16%)
  • Accommodation and food services (10%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (7%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (7%)
  • Food and beverage stores (6%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (20%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (13%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (10%)
  • Plant and system operators (9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Business operations specialists (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (12%)
  • Registered nurses (10%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (7%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Lawyers (4%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4%)



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Nickelsville-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Virginia state average. It is 69% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/4/1974, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 28.3 miles away from the Nickelsville town center killed one person and injured 4 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 7/10/1980, a category 3 tornado 38.4 miles away from the town center injured 12 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


Nickelsville-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Virginia state average. It is 64% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/23/2006 at 10:42:57, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, 4.3 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 37.2 miles away from Nickelsville center
On 11/2/2006 at 17:53:02, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 41.4 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 39.6 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 44.2 miles away from Nickelsville center
On 8/17/1990 at 21:01:17, a magnitude 4.0 (3.5 LG, 4.0 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 51.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/19/1996 at 08:50:14, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 36.8 miles away from Nickelsville center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

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Birthplace of: Maybelle Carter - (1909-1978), musician.


Hospitals/medical centers near Nickelsville:
  • HEALTHSOUTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL (about 17 miles; KINGSPORT, TN)
  • INDIAN PATH MEDICAL CENTER (about 17 miles; KINGSPORT, TN)
  • WELMONT LONESOME PINE HOSPITAL (about 17 miles; BIG STONE GAP, VA)

Political contributions by individuals in Nickelsville, VA

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Nickelsville:
  • NORTHEAST STATE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 16 miles; BLOUNTVILLE, TN; Full-time enrollment: 2,729)
  • SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 42 miles; RICHLANDS, VA; FT enrollment: 2,412)
  • EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY (about 42 miles; JOHNSON CITY, TN; FT enrollment: 9,498)
  • APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 54 miles; BOONE, NC; FT enrollment: 12,245)
  • WALTERS STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 62 miles; MORRISTOWN, TN; FT enrollment: 3,893)
  • CARSON-NEWMAN COLLEGE (about 75 miles; JEFFERSON CITY, TN; FT enrollment: 2,073)
  • BLUEFIELD STATE COLLEGE (about 76 miles; BLUEFIELD, WV; FT enrollment: 2,096)
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Average household size:
This town:  2.3 people
Virginia:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  64.1%
Whole state:  68.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  3.3%
Whole state:  4.7%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  26.7%
Whole state:  9.6%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  6.7%
Whole state:  4.3%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Nickelsville, VA


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Nickelsville compared to Virginia state average:
  • Median household income significantly below 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.
  • Length of stay since moving in 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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Banks with branches in Nickelsville (2009 data):
  • Branch Banking and Trust Company: Nickelsville Branch at 120 Bethel Road, branch established on 1995-07-07. Info updated 2008-12-12: Bank assets: $147,483.6 mil, Deposits: $98,507.9 mil, headquarters in Winston Salem, NC, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1514 total offices, Holding Company: Bb&T Corporation



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2004 Presidential Election results in Scott County Virginia:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Electricity (84%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (8%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (6%)
  • Wood (2%)


Religion statistics for Nickelsville

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchNational Association of Free Will Baptists East District Association of Primitive BaptistChristian Churches and Churches of Christ
Adherents42.5%29.7%12.0%8.7%2.1%
Congregations22.2%37.5%15.3%13.9%1.4%
NameChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)Presbyterian Church (USA)Catholic Church The Evangelical Covenant ChurchOther religions
Adherents1.0%1.0%0.9%0.8%1.4%
Congregations1.4%1.4%2.8%1.4%2.8%
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 0$0 1$300
Water Supply 1$2,800$33,6000$0
Totals for Government 1$2,800$33,6001$300



4.62% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($29,086 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.62%
Virginia average:  11.06%

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 Sullivan County, TN  1.10% ($28,145 average AGI)
from Hawkins County, TN  0.49% ($30,486)
from Wise County, VA  0.42% ($33,063)


4.56% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($30,397 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.56%
Virginia average:  10.78%

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 Sullivan County, TN  1.67% ($32,198 average AGI)
to Hawkins County, TN  0.60% ($35,778)
to Wise County, VA  0.19% ($36,071)


Strongest AM radio stations in Nickelsville:
  • WGOC (640 AM; 10 kW; BLOUNTVILLE, TN; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WZAP (690 AM; 10 kW; BRISTOL, VA; Owner: RAM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WPWT (870 AM; daytime; 10 kW; COLONIAL HEIGHTS, TN; Owner: INFORMATION COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WHGG (1090 AM; daytime; 10 kW; KINGSPORT, TN; Owner: APPALACHIAN EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIO)
  • WXLZ (1140 AM; daytime; 3 kW; ST. PAUL, VA; Owner: YEARY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WKIN (1320 AM; 5 kW; KINGSPORT, TN; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WFHG (980 AM; 5 kW; BRISTOL, VA; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WNVA (1350 AM; 5 kW; NORTON, VA; Owner: RADIO-WISE, INC.)
  • WJCW (910 AM; 5 kW; JOHNSON CITY, TN; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBCV (1550 AM; 5 kW; BRISTOL, TN; Owner: SUNSHINE BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WFGW (1010 AM; 50 kW; BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC; Owner: BLUE RIDGE BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WKTP (1590 AM; 10 kW; JONESBOROUGH, TN; Owner: HOLSTON VALLEY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WETB (790 AM; 5 kW; JOHNSON CITY, TN; Owner: MOUNTAIN SIGNALS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Nickelsville:
  • WTFM (98.5 FM; KINGSPORT, TN; Owner: HOLSTON VALLEY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • W223AA (92.5 FM; BIG STONE GAP, VA; Owner: VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHCB (91.5 FM; BRISTOL, TN; Owner: APPALACHIAN EDUC. COMMUNICATION CORP)
  • WETS-FM (89.5 FM; JOHNSON CITY, TN; Owner: EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WXBQ-FM (96.9 FM; BRISTOL, TN; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WRZK (95.9 FM; COLONIAL HEIGHTS, TN; Owner: MURRAY COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WPJO (99.3 FM; ELIZABETHTON, TN; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WCQR-FM (88.3 FM; KINGSPORT, TN; Owner: POSITIVE ALTERNATIVE RADIO, INC.)
  • WAXM (93.5 FM; BIG STONE GAP, VA; Owner: VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W214AP (90.7 FM; JOHNSON CITY, TN; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • WISE-FM (90.5 FM; WISE, VA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA'S COLLEGE AT WISE)
  • WCSK (90.3 FM; KINGSPORT, TN; Owner: KINGSPORT CITY SCHOOLS BD. OF EDUC .)
  • WIFX-FM (94.3 FM; JENKINS, KY; Owner: LETCHER COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WSEH (102.7 FM; CUMBERLAND, KY; Owner: CUMBERLAND CITY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WXKQ-FM (103.9 FM; WHITESBURG, KY; Owner: T.C.W. BROADCASTING , INC.)
  • WMMT (88.7 FM; WHITESBURG, KY; Owner: APPALSHOP, INCORPORATED)
  • WXLZ-FM (107.3 FM; LEBANON, VA; Owner: YEARY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WKOS (104.9 FM; KINGSPORT, TN; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WDXC (102.3 FM; POUND, VA; Owner: WDXC RADIO, INC.)
  • WQUT (101.5 FM; JOHNSON CITY, TN; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Nickelsville:
  • WCYB-TV (Channel 5; BRISTOL, VA; Owner: APPALACHIAN BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WSBN-TV (Channel 47; NORTON, VA; Owner: BLUE RIDGE PUBLIC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WKPT-LP (Channel 25; KINGSPORT, TN; Owner: HOLSTON VALLEY BROADCASTING CORP.)


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Nickelsville)

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 10
  • Hazardous Condition: 2

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