Onancock, Virginia

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Population in 2022: 1,160 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -23.9%
 
Males: 522  (45.0%)
Females: 638  (55.0%)
Median resident age:

45.9 years
Virginia median age:

39.0 years

Zip codes: 23417.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $51,013 (it was $28,214 in 2000)
Onancock:

$51,013
VA:

$85,873

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $36,676 (it was $18,393 in 2000)

Onancock town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $243,764 (it was $79,800 in 2000)
Onancock:

$243,764
VA:

$365,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $383,834; detached houses: $379,652

Median gross rent in 2022: $964.

March 2022 cost of living index in Onancock: 85.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 20.1%
(7.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 31.6% for Black residents, 49.5% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Onancock, VA (2022)
    • 71949.8%White alone
    • 58840.7%Black alone
    • 785.4%Two or more races
    • 433.0%Hispanic
    • 20.1%American Indian alone
    • 20.1%Other race alone
    • 10.07%Asian alone

Races in Onancock detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Virginia and other state lists, there were 16 registered sex offenders living in Onancock, Virginia as of April 27, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Onancock is 78 to 1.


Crime rates in Onancock by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(155.8)
0
(0.0)
2
(158.4)
2
(158.6)
2
(158.7)
1
(79.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(82.6)
4
(331.7)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(78.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(79.3)
2
(158.7)
0
(0.0)
2
(164.2)
1
(82.6)
1
(82.9)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
1
(72.7)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(158.4)
3
(237.9)
1
(79.4)
5
(394.9)
1
(82.1)
3
(247.9)
1
(82.9)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
7
(509.1)
9
(712.6)
4
(313.0)
3
(233.6)
4
(316.7)
4
(316.7)
3
(237.9)
5
(396.8)
0
(0.0)
4
(328.4)
7
(578.5)
10
(829.2)
7
(583.3)
9
(778.5)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
27
(1,964)
14
(1,108)
11
(860.7)
13
(1,012)
26
(2,059)
19
(1,504)
24
(1,903)
17
(1,349)
13
(1,027)
26
(2,135)
15
(1,240)
17
(1,410)
28
(2,333)
19
(1,644)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
1
(72.7)
1
(79.2)
1
(78.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
3
(237.9)
3
(238.1)
2
(158.0)
1
(82.1)
2
(165.3)
1
(82.9)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(79.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(82.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index134.5100.686.1181.5104.5240.7310.1291.3195.9180.6243.8427.9134.2120.2

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Onancock, VA

Crime rate in Onancock detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 4 (4 officers - 3 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

3.33
Virginia average:

2.24
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Ancestries: American (51.1%), English (14.4%), Irish (5.9%), German (3.6%), Italian (1.2%), Scotch-Irish (1.2%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1874

Elevation: 18 feet

Land area: 1.05 square miles.

Population density: 1,105 people per square mile   (low).

Onancock, Virginia map

38 residents are foreign born (1.7% Latin America, 0.9% Europe).

This town:

2.6%
Virginia:

12.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,595 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,531 (0.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Hampton, VA (57.6 miles , pop. 146,437).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Virginia Beach, VA (63.4 miles , pop. 425,257).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (161.5 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Onley, VA (1.5 miles ),
Savageville, VA (1.5 miles),
Tasley, VA (1.6 miles ),
Southside Chesconessex, VA (1.7 miles),
Greenbush, VA (2.0 miles ),
Melfa, VA (2.1 miles ),
Accomac, VA (2.1 miles ),
Bobtown, VA (2.2 miles )

Latitude: 37.71 N, Longitude: 75.75 W

Area code: 757

Distribution of median household income in Onancock, VA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Onancock, VA in 2022
Onancock satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2007: 3 buildings, average cost: $225,000
  • 2006: 3 buildings, average cost: $225,000
  • 2005: 2 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $60,000
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $125,000
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $50,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Onancock, VA residents
Average permit cost in Onancock, VA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.6%
Virginia:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +9 (+0.6%).
Most common industries in Onancock, VA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (11.5%)
  • Food (11.2%)
  • Public administration (8.0%)
  • Educational services (7.2%)
  • Construction (6.0%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (5.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Food (13.4%)
  • Construction (11.8%)
  • Public administration (9.8%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (9.5%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.2%)
  • Health care (4.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (18.7%)
  • Educational services (11.6%)
  • Food (8.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.8%)
  • Public administration (6.1%)
  • Social assistance (5.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.7%)
Most common occupations in Onancock, VA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.0%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.9%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.6%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.6%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (6.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.8%)
  • Registered nurses (5.8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Child care workers (4.1%)

Average climate in Onancock, Virginia

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Onancock, Virginia environmental map by EPA

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Tornado activity:

Onancock-area historical tornado activity is below Virginia state average. It is 61% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/2/1973, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 0.8 miles away from the Onancock town center .

On 4/28/2002, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 44.4 miles away from the town center caused $150,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Onancock-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Virginia state average. It is 65% 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 120.5 miles away from the city center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 118.4 miles away from the city center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi) earthquake occurred 122.4 miles away from the city center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 128.8 miles away from Onancock center
On 1/15/2019 at 23:30:48, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 153.8 miles away from the city center
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 181.9 miles away from Onancock center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Accomack County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 8, Floods: 2, Storms: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Tropical Depression: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Onancock topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Onancock:

  • SHORE HEALTHCARE AT HOME (Home Health Center, about 2 miles away; ONLEY, VA)
  • RIVERSIDE SHORE REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; PARKSLEY, VA)

Airports located in Onancock:

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Onancock:

  • University of Maryland Eastern Shore (about 35 miles; Princess Anne, MD; Full-time enrollment: 3,902)
  • Salisbury University (about 45 miles; Salisbury, MD; FT enrollment: 8,375)
  • Wor-Wic Community College (about 48 miles; Salisbury, MD; FT enrollment: 2,256)
  • Hampton University (about 58 miles; Hampton, VA; FT enrollment: 4,494)
  • Thomas Nelson Community College (about 59 miles; Hampton, VA; FT enrollment: 7,056)
  • Christopher Newport University (about 61 miles; Newport News, VA; FT enrollment: 5,061)
  • College of William and Mary (about 61 miles; Williamsburg, VA; FT enrollment: 7,617)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Onancock: Onancock Volunteer Fire Department (A), Onancock Police Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Fairlawn Cemetery (1), Mount Holly Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Joynes Branch (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attractions: Eastern Shore Historical Society (Museums; Kerr Place), Adco Signs & Scenic Services (Tours & Charters; 154 Market Street).

Hotels: Colonial Manor Inn (84 Market Street), Charlotte Hotel and Restaurant (7 North Street).

Birthplace of: Josh Nolz - Soccer player.

Accomack County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Onancock and their reported violations in the past:

SHUCKER`S ROADHOUSE (Population served: 250, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 8 routine major monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation
Average household size:
This town:

2.1 people
Virginia:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

56.2%
Whole state:

67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

4.7%
Whole state:

5.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
6 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
86 people in nursing homes in 2000
5 people in homes for the mentally retarded in 2000

Banks with branches in Onancock (2011 data):

  • SunTrust Bank: Onancock Branch at 62 Market Street, branch established on 1934/01/01. Info updated 2010/05/27: Bank assets: $171,291.7 mil, Deposits: $129,833.2 mil, headquarters in Atlanta, GA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1716 total offices, Holding Company: Suntrust Banks, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Onancock:

Marital status in Onancock, VA
  • Never married: 32.4%
  • Now married: 44.8%
  • Separated: 2.2%
  • Widowed: 7.7%
  • Divorced: 13.0%

For population 25 years and over in Onancock:

  • High school or higher: 91.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 33.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 20.6%
  • Unemployed: 9.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 16.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.6
Virginia average:

12.1

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Onancock
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Onancock, VA (based on Accomack County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant6,78152
Evangelical Protestant5,25434
Black Protestant8966
Catholic8172
Other2262
None19,190-
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: 9
This county:

2.35 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 6
This county:

1.56 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

1.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 28
Accomack County:

7.30 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

4.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 37
Accomack County:

9.64 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

7.65 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Accomack County:

10.7%
State:

9.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

30.2%
Virginia:

26.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

23.7%
State:

18.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Onancock:

54.2%
Virginia:

50.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

51.4%
Virginia:

48.6%

Average BMI:
Onancock:

29.0
Virginia:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Onancock:

17.2%
State:

20.2%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

12.6%
Virginia:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Onancock:

6.9
Virginia:

6.8

Overweight people:
Onancock:

36.2%
State:

33.5%

General health condition:
Here:

57.5%
Virginia:

57.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

78.2%
Virginia:

80.5%

More about Health and Nutrition of Onancock, VA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 4$20,777$62,3310$0
Other Government Administration 2$11,689$70,1347$1,209
Welfare 2$12,706$76,2360$0
Parks and Recreation 1$3,428$41,1360$0
Water Supply 0$0 2$970
Totals for Government 9$48,599$64,7999$2,179

Onancock government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $827,000 ($712.93)
    Financial Administration: $391,000 ($337.07)
    Water Utilities: $339,000 ($292.24)
    Police Protection: $320,000 ($275.86)
    Sea and Inland Port Facilities: $182,000 ($156.90)
    Health - Other: $131,000 ($112.93)
    Solid Waste Management: $100,000 ($86.21)
    Local Fire Protection: $40,000 ($34.48)
    Parks and Recreation: $20,000 ($17.24)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $278,000 ($239.66)
  • Intergovernmental to State - Housing and Community Development: $450,000 ($387.93)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $982,000 ($846.55)

Onancock government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $1,001,000 ($862.93)
    Solid Waste Management: $53,000 ($45.69)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $633,000 ($545.69)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $290,000 ($250.00)
    Fines and Forfeits: $44,000 ($37.93)
    Rents: $12,000 ($10.34)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $393,000 ($338.79)
  • State Intergovernmental - Housing and Community Development: $450,000 ($387.93)
  • Tax - Property: $605,000 ($521.55)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $305,000 ($262.93)
    Public Utilities Sales: $214,000 ($184.48)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $36,000 ($31.03)
    Motor Vehicle License: $5,000 ($4.31)

Onancock government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $6,956,000 ($5996.55)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $6,529,000 ($5628.45)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $427,000 ($368.10)

Onancock government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $2,512,000 ($2165.52)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $474,000 ($408.62)
Businesses in Onancock, VA
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FedEx1True Value1
MasterBrand Cabinets1UPS1

Strongest AM radio stations in Onancock:

  • WESR (1330 AM; 5 kW; ONLEY-ONANCOCK, VA; Owner: EASTERN SHORE RADIO, INC.)
  • WTAR (850 AM; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: SINCLAIR COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WCKO (1110 AM; daytime; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: WORD BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WWGB (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; INDIAN HEAD, MD; Owner: GOOD BODY MEDIA, LLC)
  • WRVA (1140 AM; 50 kW; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRJR (670 AM; 20 kW; CLAREMONT, VA; Owner: CHESAPEAKE-PORTSMOUTH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WBIS (1190 AM; 50 kW; ANNAPOLIS, MD; Owner: NATIONS RADIO, LLC)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WTGM (960 AM; 10 kW; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WGH (1310 AM; 20 kW; NEWPORT NEWS, VA; Owner: CHESAPEAKE BAY BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WPGC (1580 AM; 50 kW; MORNINGSIDE, MD; Owner: INFINITY WPGC(AM), INC.)
  • WVCH (740 AM; 50 kW; CHESTER, PA; Owner: WVCH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Onancock:

  • WKHI (107.5 FM; FRUITLAND, MD; Owner: GREAT SCOTT BROADCASTING)
  • WESR-FM (103.3 FM; ONLEY-ONANCOCK, VA; Owner: EASTERN SHORE RADIO, INC.)
  • WVES (99.3 FM; ACCOMAC, VA; Owner: CHINCOTEAGUE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WEXM (106.1 FM; EXMORE, VA; Owner: COMMONWEALTH BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WBEY (96.9 FM; CRISFIELD, MD; Owner: BAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WROX-FM (96.1 FM; CAPE CHARLES, VA; Owner: SINCLAIR TELECABLE, INC.)
  • W220CQ (91.9 FM; ACCOMAC, VA; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WOLC (102.5 FM; PRINCESS ANNE, MD; Owner: MARANATHA, INC.)
  • WXMD (92.5 FM; POCOMOKE CITY, MD; Owner: DELMARVA BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Onancock:

  • W25AA (Channel 25; ONANCOCK, VA; Owner: COUNTY OF ACCOMACK, VIRGINIA)
  • WPMC-CA (Channel 36; MAPPSVILLE, VA; Owner: WAVY BROADCASTING, LLC)

Onancock fatal accident list:

Dec 2, 2005 05:48 PM, Market St, Lat: 37.709190, Lon: -75.735270, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 20ft / 6.0mTotal length
  • $543,000Total costs
  • 271Total average daily traffic
  • 339Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

29 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Onancock)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • 500 E Int Sr 178 & Sr T1023 On Sr T1023 (Lat: 37.712639 Lon: -75.754917), Call Sign: WSE312,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.465 MHz, Grant Date: 09/22/2004, Expiration Date: 08/29/2014, Cancellation Date: 11/01/2014, Registrant: Federal Licensing Inc, 1588 Airfield Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-9262

  • Lat: 37.699000 Lon: -75.720806, Call Sign: WQSH407,
    Assigned Frequencies: 453.762 MHz, 463.000 MHz, 463.025 MHz, 463.050 MHz, 463.075 MHz, 463.100 MHz, 463.125 MHz, 463.150 MHz, 463.175 MHz, 462.950 MHz, 462.975 MHz, Grant Date: 06/26/2023, Expiration Date: 09/19/2033, Certifier: Susan Mcandrews, Registrant: Gately Communication Co., 501 Industry Drive, Hampton, VA 23661, Phone: (757) 826-8210, Fax: (757) 826-7213, Email:

  • 2040 Market St. (Lat: 37.699694 Lon: -75.724444), Type: Mast, Structure height: 9.1 m, Overall height: 10.7 m, Call Sign: WQXC517,
    Assigned Frequencies: 72.1000 MHz, Grant Date: 01/29/2016, Expiration Date: 01/29/2026, Certifier: Walt Sample, Registrant: Primex Wireless Inc, 965 Wells St., Lake Geneva, WI 53147, Phone: (800) 537-0464, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

7 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

4 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

47 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Onancock)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

6
  • Aircraft: BEECH C23 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 116 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 23986, N23986, N-23986, Serial Number: M-1910, Year manufactured: 1977, Airworthiness Date: 01/12/1977, Certificate Issue Date: 06/24/2013
    Registrant (Individual): John S Hall, 15110 Russell Dr, Onancock, VA 23417
  • Aircraft: MOONEY M20R (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO-550 SERIES (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 381L, N381L, N-381L, Serial Number: 29-0201, Year manufactured: 1999, Airworthiness Date: 11/16/1999, Certificate Issue Date: 12/09/2010
    Registrant (Individual): Fred M Morgan, 16175 Bailey Beach Dr, Onancock, VA 23417
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-140 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5457S, N5457S, N-5457S, Serial Number: 28-7125123, Year manufactured: 1971, Airworthiness Date: 01/18/1971, Certificate Issue Date: 04/08/2019
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Peter N Turlington, 16103 Bailey Beach Dr, Onancock, VA 23417, Other Owners: David G Tyler
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-140 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9648W, N9648W, N-9648W, Serial Number: 28-23107, Year manufactured: 1967, Airworthiness Date: 05/04/1967, Certificate Issue Date: 07/06/2010
    Registrant (Individual): Dwayne D Mccullough, 17296 Wise St, Onancock, VA 23417
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172P (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 96839, N96839, N-96839, Serial Number: 17276122, Year manufactured: 1984, Airworthiness Date: 12/13/1983, Certificate Issue Date: 05/08/2018
    Registrant (Corporation): Eastern Shore Aviation, 33 Kerr St, Onancock, VA 23417
  • Aircraft: BROWN RUSSELL C BAILEY-MOYES DRAGONF (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 912 (80 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 2634C, N2634C, N-2634C, Serial Number: 0018, Year manufactured: 2000, Airworthiness Date: 01/24/2008, Certificate Issue Date: 07/28/2008
    Registrant (Corporation): Shore Aviation, 33 Kerr St, Onancock, VA 23417
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 06/19/2017

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 49. The highest number of reported fires - 121 took place in 2011, and the least - 15 in 2009. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Onancock, VA When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (62.6%), and Outside Fires (25.8%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Onancock, VA
    • 51962.6%Structure Fires
    • 21425.8%Outside Fires
    • 485.8%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 485.8%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Onancock, VA
Most common first names in Onancock, VA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William8573.6 years
John6777.0 years
Mary6379.5 years
George5776.6 years
James5273.6 years
Robert3975.0 years
Margaret3281.0 years
Elizabeth3182.9 years
Helen2882.7 years
Charles2875.7 years
Most common last names in Onancock, VA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Taylor3777.7 years
Williams3772.5 years
Scott3680.9 years
Smith3473.6 years
Johnson3271.0 years
Wise2877.8 years
Davis2872.3 years
Chandler2772.9 years
Lewis2782.1 years
Bailey2471.4 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Onancock, VA
  • 54.3%Electricity
  • 27.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 17.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 1.4%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Onancock, VA
  • 82.5%Electricity
  • 10.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 3.4%No fuel used


Onancock compared to Virginia state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage above 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 significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.

Onancock on our top lists:

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There are 11 pilots and 6 other airmen in this city.
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Total of 2 patent applications in 2008-2024.