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Wise County

Population in 2011: 1,038. Population change since 2000: -4.7%
 

Males: 497  (47.9%)
Females: 541  (52.1%)

Median resident age:  38.9 years
Virginia median age:  43.4 years

Zip codes: 24279.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $21,972 (it was $29,107 in 2000)
Pound:

$21,972
Virginia:

$59,330
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $15,572

Pound town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $84,234 (it was $63,500 in 2000)
Pound:

$84,234
Virginia:

$252,600
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $104,082; Detached houses: $139,513; Townhouses or other attached units: $266,767; In 2-unit structures: $123,305; Mobile homes: $32,730

Median gross rent in 2009: $423.

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  • White alone - 1,005 (96.9%)
  • Two or more races - 15 (1.4%)
  • Hispanic - 11 (1.1%)
  • Black alone - 6 (0.6%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Pound: 85.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)


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Ancestries: United States (33.2%), English (9.6%), Irish (8.3%), German (5.8%), Scotch-Irish (4.1%), Dutch (2.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1946

Elevation: 1560 feet

Land area: 2.61 square miles.

Population density: 398 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

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For population 25 years and over in Pound:

  • High school or higher: 67.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.9%
  • Unemployed: 9.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Pound town:

  • Never married: 22.1%
  • Now married: 52.9%
  • Separated: 3.7%
  • Widowed: 9.7%
  • Divorced: 11.5%

8 residents are foreign born

This town:  0.7%
Virginia:  8.1%



According to our research of Virginia and other state lists there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Pound, Virginia as of May 23, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Pound to the number of sex offenders is 215 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $536 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $263 (0.3%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Johnson City, TN (56.1 miles , pop. 55,469).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Lexington-Fayette, KY (120.9 miles , pop. 260,512).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (423.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Jenkins, KY (2.0 miles ), McRoberts, KY (2.6 miles ), Fleming-Neon, KY (2.7 miles ), Clintwood, VA (2.9 miles ), Wise, VA (3.2 miles ), Dorton, KY (3.3 miles ), Whitesburg, KY (3.4 miles ), Ashcamp, KY (3.6 miles ).

Latitude: 37.12 N, Longitude: 82.61 W

Area code: 276

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Crime in Pound by Year
Type 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Murders 20000000000
per 100,000 180.80.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 01010000000
per 100,000 0.089.10.091.20.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Robberies 00111000100
per 100,000 0.00.091.691.290.90.00.00.093.50.00.0
Assaults 99214413511
per 100,000 813.7802.1183.291.2363.6364.392.4279.6467.392.995.3
Burglaries 262379548101
per 100,000 180.8534.8183.2273.7636.4819.7462.1372.8747.7929.495.3
Thefts 2635191932292821272516
per 100,000 2350.83119.41739.91733.62909.12641.22587.81957.12523.42323.41525.3
Auto thefts 41213030101
per 100,000 361.789.1183.291.2272.70.0277.30.093.50.095.3
Arson 00001000000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.090.90.00.00.00.00.00.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 687.0417.5167.8223.2294.3245.5183.7166.9293.8183.898.2

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

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 4 (4 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

3.81
Virginia average:

2.27

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Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

7.6%
Virginia:

5.8%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: +100 (+10.1%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (32%)
  • Construction (21%)
  • Public administration (11%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (9%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (6%)
  • Wholesale trade (6%)
  • Retail trade (4%)
  • Retail trade (21%)
  • Educational services (20%)
  • Other services, except public administration (16%)
  • Health care and social assistance (16%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (13%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Construction (4%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Extraction workers (10%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (6%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Carpenters (5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (10%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (8%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (7%)
  • Cashiers (7%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)

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Tornado activity:

Pound-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Virginia state average. It is 68% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/4/1974, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 42.5 miles away from the Pound town center killed one person and injured 4 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/18/1995, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 24.5 miles away from the town center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Pound-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 35.0 miles away from the city center
On 9/7/1988 at 02:28:09, a magnitude 4.6 (4.5 MB, 4.6 LG) earthquake occurred 99.0 miles away from Pound center
On 11/2/2006 at 17:53:02, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 38.3 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 36.5 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 28.7 miles away from Pound center
On 4/19/1996 at 08:50:14, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 24.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Wise County (10) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Heavy Rain: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Birthplace of: Napoleon Hill - Motivational writer.


Hospitals/medical centers near Pound:

  • DICKENSON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 9 miles away; CLINTWOOD, VA)
  • WHITESBURG ARH HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 13 miles away; WHITESBURG, KY)
  • MOUNTAIN VIEW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 13 miles away; NORTON, VA)

Political contributions by individuals in Pound, VA

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Pound:

  • Big Sandy Community and Technical College (about 41 miles; Prestonsburg, KY; Full-time enrollment: 2,306)
  • Northeast State Community College (about 46 miles; Blountville, TN; FT enrollment: 3,537)
  • East Tennessee State University (about 59 miles; Johnson City, TN; FT enrollment: 11,642)
  • Tusculum College (about 67 miles; Greeneville, TN; FT enrollment: 2,144)
  • Lincoln Memorial University (about 70 miles; Harrogate, TN; FT enrollment: 2,182)
  • Walters State Community College (about 73 miles; Morristown, TN; FT enrollment: 3,878)
  • Appalachian State University (about 82 miles; Boone, NC; FT enrollment: 14,923)

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Notable location: Horse Gap (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Pound: Lone Pine Chapel (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Gilliam Cemetery (1), Hillman Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Rivers and creeks: South Fork Pound River (A), North Fork Pound River (B), Mill Creek (C), Indian Creek (D), Bold Camp Creek (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

 
Wise County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Pound that have no violations reported:

  • BOLD CAMP (Address: P.O. Box 880, Population served: 876, Primary Water Source Type: Purch_surface_water)

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 28.6%
(29.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for Black residents, 0.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for other race residents, 88.9% for two or more races residents)

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

Percentage of family households:
This town:  70.1%
Whole state:  67.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  4.4%
Whole state:  4.7%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Pound, VA


Pound compared to Virginia state average:

Pound, Virginia environmental map by EPA

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  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Pound (2011 data):

  • New Peoples Bank, Inc.: Pound Branch at 11241 Indian Creek Road, branch established on 2006/03/30. Info updated 2007/08/21: Bank assets: $781.6 mil, Deposits: $709.1 mil, headquarters in Honaker, VA, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 28 total offices, Holding Company: New Peoples Bankshares, Inc.
  • First Community Bank: Pound Branch at 8044 Main Street, branch established on 1997/07/25. Info updated 2011/07/12: Bank assets: $2,144.1 mil, Deposits: $1,561.3 mil, headquarters in Bluefield, VA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 58 total offices, Holding Company: First Community Bancshares, Inc.
  • Branch Banking and Trust Company: Pound Branch at 11231 Indian Creek Road, branch established on 1976/05/03. Info updated 2010/03/29: Bank assets: $168,867.6 mil, Deposits: $127,549.5 mil, headquarters in Winston Salem, NC, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1793 total offices, Holding Company: Bb&T Corporation

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Pound travel time to work - commute


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Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Electricity (83%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (13%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)
  • Wood (2%)
  • Coal or coke (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Wise County Virginia:




2008 Presidential Election results in Wise County Virginia:


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Religion statistics for Pound (based on Wise County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 33.58%
Here33.6%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchNational Association of Free Will BaptistsAssemblies of GodIndependent Free Will Baptists Associations
Adherents37.8%20.7%12.7%7.3%2.8%
Congregations16.7%17.7%17.7%5.2%5.2%
NamePresbyterian Church (USA)Church of God of ProphecyLDS (Mormon) ChurchChristian Churches and Churches of ChristOther
Adherents2.7%2.2%2.0%1.9%9.8%
Congregations7.3%6.3%1.0%2.1%20.8%
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.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 10
Wise County:

2.40 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

2.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 4
Wise County:

0.96 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

1.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 55
Wise County:

13.19 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 16
Here:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.65 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

10.7%
Virginia:

9.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Wise County:

30.6%
Virginia:

26.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

12.0%
State:

18.6%

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 2$4,760$28,5600$0
Other Government Administration 1$3,230$38,7601$935
Police Protection - Officers 4$14,110$42,3301$1,190
Streets and Highways 2$2,720$16,3200$0
Solid Waste Management 1$1,403$16,8360$0
Sewerage 1$2,185$26,2200$0
Water Supply 4$9,146$27,4380$0
Totals for Government 15$37,554$30,0432$2,125

Pound government finances in 2002:

  • Charges - Sewerage: $540,000 ($520.23)
    All Other: $43,000 ($41.43)
  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $530,000 ($510.60)
    Water Utilities: $275,000 ($264.93)
    Police Protection: $242,000 ($233.14)
    Financial Administration: $172,000 ($165.70)
    Regular Highways: $39,000 ($37.57)
    Solid Waste Management: $29,000 ($27.94)
    Fire Protection: $25,000 ($24.08)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $540,000 ($520.23)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $206,000 ($198.46)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $495,000 ($476.88)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $2,943,000 ($2835.26)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $2,560,000 ($2466.28)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $442,000 ($425.82)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $383,000 ($368.98)
    Water Utilities: $53,000 ($51.06)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $27,000 ($26.01)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($0.96)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $309,000 ($297.69)
  • Short Term Debt Outstanding - End of Fiscal Year: $8,000 ($7.71)
  • Sinking Fund - Cash & Deposits: $55,000 ($52.99)
  • State Intergovernmental - All Other: $102,000 ($98.27)
  • Tax - NEC: $143,000 ($137.76)
    Property: $129,000 ($124.28)
    Public Utilities: $50,000 ($48.17)
    Other Selective Sales: $23,000 ($22.16)
    Motor Vehicle License: $9,000 ($8.67)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $488,000 ($470.13)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $30,000 ($28.90)

4.56% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($34,980 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.56%
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 Norton city, VA  0.59% ($40,274 average AGI)
from Dickenson County, VA  0.53% ($25,492)
from Russell County, VA  0.28% ($45,147)


4.97% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($30,547 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.97%
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 Norton city, VA  0.54% ($24,896 average AGI)
to Dickenson County, VA  0.38% ($29,128)
to Russell County, VA  0.37% ($29,000)

Strongest AM radio stations in Pound:

  • WKVG (1000 AM; daytime; 1 kW; JENKINS, KY; Owner: MARTINS & ASSOCIATES, INC.)
  • WEZC (1480 AM; daytime; 5 kW; NEON, KY; Owner: JESUS COMMUNICATION ILNC.)
  • WTCW (920 AM; 4 kW; WHITESBURG, KY; Owner: T.C.W. BROADCASTING , INC.)
  • WNVA (1350 AM; 5 kW; NORTON, VA; Owner: RADIO-WISE, INC.)
  • WDIC (1430 AM; daytime; 5 kW; CLINCHCO, VA; Owner: DICKENSON COUNTY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WLSI (900 AM; 5 kW; PIKEVILLE, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WBPA (1460 AM; 5 kW; ELKHORN CITY, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORP)
  • WGOC (640 AM; 10 kW; BLOUNTVILLE, TN; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WZAP (690 AM; 10 kW; BRISTOL, VA; Owner: RAM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WNRG (940 AM; 5 kW; GRUNDY, VA; Owner: VIRGINIA-KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CO., INC)
  • WKVL (850 AM; daytime; 50 kW; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: HORNE RADIO, LLC)
  • WPWT (870 AM; daytime; 10 kW; COLONIAL HEIGHTS, TN; Owner: INFORMATION COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WFGW (1010 AM; 50 kW; BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC; Owner: BLUE RIDGE BROADCASTING CORP.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Pound:

  • WDXC (102.3 FM; POUND, VA; Owner: WDXC RADIO, INC.)
  • WIFX-FM (94.3 FM; JENKINS, KY; Owner: LETCHER COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WXKQ-FM (103.9 FM; WHITESBURG, KY; Owner: T.C.W. BROADCASTING , INC.)
  • WMMT (88.7 FM; WHITESBURG, KY; Owner: APPALSHOP, INCORPORATED)
  • WPKE-FM (103.1 FM; COAL RUN, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WAXM (93.5 FM; BIG STONE GAP, VA; Owner: VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSEH (102.7 FM; CUMBERLAND, KY; Owner: CUMBERLAND CITY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W223AA (92.5 FM; BIG STONE GAP, VA; Owner: VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WNVA-FM (106.3 FM; NORTON, VA; Owner: RADIO WISE, INC.)
  • WISE-FM (90.5 FM; WISE, VA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA'S COLLEGE AT WISE)
  • WZLK (107.5 FM; VIRGIE, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WTFM (98.5 FM; KINGSPORT, TN; Owner: HOLSTON VALLEY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WSGS (101.1 FM; HAZARD, KY; Owner: MOUNTAIN BROADCASTING SERVICE, INC.)
  • WDIC-FM (92.1 FM; CLINCHCO, VA; Owner: DICKENSON COUNTY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WDHR (93.1 FM; PIKEVILLE, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WHCB (91.5 FM; BRISTOL, TN; Owner: APPALACHIAN EDUC. COMMUNICATION CORP)
  • WZQQ (97.9 FM; HYDEN, KY; Owner: LESLIE COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • WXLR (104.9 FM; HAROLD, KY; Owner: ADAM D GEARHEART)

TV broadcast stations around Pound:

  • WYMT-TV (Channel 57; HAZARD, KY; Owner: WYMT LICENSEE CORP.)
  • W24BT (Channel 24; TALBERT, KY; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W31BU (Channel 31; TALBERT, KY; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W53BQ (Channel 53; TALBERT, KY; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W69ED (Channel 69; TALBERT, KY; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WKHA (Channel 35; HAZARD, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WSBN-TV (Channel 47; NORTON, VA; Owner: BLUE RIDGE PUBLIC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WKPI-TV (Channel 22; PIKEVILLE, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)

Pound fatal accident list:

May 10, 1987 09:50 PM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Jun 7, 1982 00:02 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 2, Drunken drivers: 1
May 5, 1979 01:30 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 1
Total length: 1 meters (3ft)
Total costs: $78,000
Total average daily traffic: 2
Total future (year 2027) average daily traffic: 3


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

2
  • James E McDonald, Pilkenton Pass (Pound 196506777) (Lat: 37.117222 Lon: -82.608972), Type: Tower, Structure height: 59 m, Overall height: 61 m, Licensee ID: L01362301
    Registrant: Alltel Communications Of Virginia No. 1, LLC, One Allied Drive, B1f02-D, Little Rock, AR 72202, Phone: (501) 905-8555, Email:
  • Pamelia Y Hoof, Pilkenton Pass (Pound 196506777) (Lat: 37.117222 Lon: -82.608972), Type: Tower, Structure height: 59 m, Overall height: 61 m, Licensee ID: L01362301
    Registrant: Alltel Communications Of Virginia No. 1, LLC, One Allied Drive, B1f02-D, Little Rock, AR 72202, Phone: (501) 905-8555, Email:

FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Atop Pine Mtn (Lat: 37.157056 Lon: -82.524611), Type: Tower, Structure height: 18 m, Call Sign: WPQJ300
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.875 MHz, 462.900 MHz, 462.750 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/06/2005, Expiration Date: 08/04/2015, Certifier: Signature On File
    Registrant: Lukas, Nace, Gutierrez & Sachs, LLP, 8300 Greensboro Drive, Mclean, VA 22102, Phone: (703) 584-8665, Fax: (703) 584-8695, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • Indian Gap 7.49 Mi S (Lat: 37.015111 Lon: -82.597389), Call Sign: KNAE646, Licensee ID: L00069544
    Assigned Frequencies: 169.500 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/04/2000, Expiration Date: 11/02/2005, Cancellation Date: 01/07/2006
    Registrant: County Of Wise, Wise, VA 24293, Phone: (804) 674-2492
  • Georges Fork Gap 3.43 Mi E (Lat: 37.125111 Lon: -82.542389), Call Sign: WNUJ478
    Assigned Frequencies: 169.500 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/02/2005, Expiration Date: 10/15/2015
    Registrant: Dickenson County, 5444 Dickenson Highway, Clintwood, VA 24228, Phone: (276) 926-6330, Fax: (276) 926-4991, Email:
  • Pine Mountain (Lat: 37.156944 Lon: -82.524444), Type: Tower, Structure height: 35 m, Overall height: 45 m, Call Sign: WPZR379, Licensee ID: L00760919
    Assigned Frequencies: 157.740 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/25/2004, Expiration Date: 02/25/2014, Certifier: Steve Blankenbecler
    Registrant: Steve Blankenbecler, Wise, VA 24293, Phone: (276) 679-3221, Fax: (276) 679-3082, Email:
  • South Fork BPS, South Fork Bps; Dewey Rd - On Rte 620, Up The Rd A Piece From Dewey Cemetary Rd (Lat: 37.083056 Lon: -82.656944), Type: Pole, Structure height: 9.2 m, Call Sign: WQFD684
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.478 MHz
    Grant Date: 06/21/2006, Expiration Date: 06/21/2016, Certifier: Danny S Buchanan
    Registrant: Siemens Water Technologies, 1239 Willow Lake Boulevard, Vadnais Heights, MN 55110, Phone: (651) 766-2700, Fax: (651) 766-2743, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • Pound Gap Hwy 23 (Lat: 37.155639 Lon: -82.629028), Overall height: 12.2 m, Call Sign: WFW639
    Assigned Frequencies: 949.500 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/09/1984, Expiration Date: 10/01/2011
    Registrant: Wdxc Radio, Inc., P.O. Box 877, Pound, VA 24279

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1
  • Jenkins Mountain (Lat: 37.166472 Lon: -82.622083), Overall height: 21.3 m, Call Sign: KNKC693
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.700 MHz, 158.100 MHz, 459.325 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/03/2009, Expiration Date: 04/01/2019
    Registrant: Hall, Estill, Hardwick, Gable, Golden & Nelson, P.C., 1120 20th Street, Nw, Suite 700 North, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 973-1210, Fax: (202) 973-1212, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

14 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Pound)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172R (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING I0-360-B1E (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2125M , Serial Number: 17280905, Year manufactured: 2000, Airworthiness Date: 06/19/2000
    Registrant (Corporation): Isabella Properties LLC, 12293 Gary Powers Rd, Pound, VA 24279


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 22
  • Hazardous Condition: 8

Incident types - Pound


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Pound, VA

Most common first names in Pound, VA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James4771.8 years
William2976.5 years
John2870.6 years
Mary2277.3 years
Henry1370.6 years
Joseph1270.9 years
Roy1272.1 years
Ernest1071.4 years
Sarah977.8 years
Frank876.0 years
Most common last names in Pound, VA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Mullins15671.4 years
Boggs7076.5 years
Sturgill5075.6 years
Meade4471.1 years
Baker4176.1 years
Bolling3776.1 years
Cantrell3677.1 years
Vanover3069.0 years
Hubbard2676.3 years
Stallard2676.5 years

Businesses in Pound, VA

  • Rite Aid: 1
  • Subway: 1

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