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Jefferson County

Population in 2011: 1,738. Population change since 2000: +116.4%
Males: 808  (46.5%)
Females: 930  (53.5%)

Median resident age:  21.9 years
West Virginia median age:  43.4 years

Zip codes: 25443.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $64,769 (it was $40,750 in 2000)
Shepherdstown:

$64,769
West Virginia:

$37,435
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $22,150

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Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $391,854 (it was $154,700 in 2000)
Shepherdstown:

$391,854
West Virginia:

$94,500
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $424,404; Detached houses: $432,285; Townhouses or other attached units: $545,934; In 2-unit structures: $136,760; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $249,207; Mobile homes: $36,469

Median gross rent in 2009: $829.

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  • White alone - 1,454 (83.9%)
  • Black alone - 163 (9.4%)
  • Hispanic - 50 (2.9%)
  • Two or more races - 41 (2.4%)
  • Asian alone - 21 (1.2%)
  • American Indian alone - 2 (0.1%)
  • Other race alone - 2 (0.1%)
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone - 1 (0.06%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Shepherdstown: 134.8 (high, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (19.6%), Irish (16.2%), English (13.6%), Scottish (6.1%), Scotch-Irish (4.6%), Italian (2.7%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 406 feet

Land area: 0.36 square miles.

Population density: 4800 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Shepherdstown:

  • High school or higher: 86.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 48.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 26.1%
  • Unemployed: 6.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Shepherdstown town:

  • Never married: 43.0%
  • Now married: 37.0%
  • Separated: 3.1%
  • Widowed: 8.4%
  • Divorced: 8.5%

25 residents are foreign born (1.5% Asia, 1.4% Europe).

This town:  3.1%
West Virginia:  1.1%



According to our research of West Virginia and other state lists there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Shepherdstown, West Virginia as of May 24, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Shepherdstown to the number of sex offenders is 322 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $2,200 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $1,277 (0.4%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Frederick, MD (20.6 miles , pop. 52,767).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Washington, DC (55.6 miles , pop. 572,059).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (146.9 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Shepherdstown district, WV (1.1 miles ), Sharpsburg, MD (1.9 miles ), Keedysville, MD (2.6 miles ), Rohrersville, MD (2.8 miles) , Bolivar, WV (2.8 miles ), Harpers Ferry, WV (2.8 miles ), Martinsburg, WV (3.0 miles ), Corporation of Ranson, WV (3.1 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 3 buildings, average cost: $54,300
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $53,700
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 2 buildings, average cost: $350,000
  • 2008: 0 buildings
  • 2009: 0 buildings
  • 2010: 0 buildings
  • 2011: 0 buildings

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Latitude: 39.43 N, Longitude: 77.81 W

Area code: 304

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Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 7 (5 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.88
West Virginia average:

1.87

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Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

5.1%
West Virginia:

7.1%

Unemployment by year (%)

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Accommodation and food services (21%)
  • Educational services (14%)
  • Construction (12%)
  • Information (11%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (11%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (5%)
  • Accommodation and food services (18%)
  • Educational services (18%)
  • Finance and insurance (13%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (12%)
  • Retail trade (10%)
  • Health care and social assistance (8%)
  • Public administration (7%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Computer specialists (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Media and communication equipment workers (4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Top executives (3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (10%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5%)
  • Operations specialties managers except financial managers (4%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Business operations specialists (4%)

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Tornado activity:

Shepherdstown-area historical tornado activity is significantly above West Virginia state average. It is 38% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/24/2001, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 49.3 miles away from the Shepherdstown town center injured 2 people and caused $2 million in damages.

On 5/22/1983, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 35.0 miles away from the town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

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

On 8/15/1991 at 07:16:07, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 94.0 miles away from the city center
On 11/14/1997 at 03:44:11, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 96.2 miles away from Shepherdstown center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Jefferson County (11) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 3, Floods: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Snowstorms: 2, Storms: 2, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tornado: 1, Blizzard: 1, Flood: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Birthplace of: Robert Lucas (governor) - Politician, Benjamin Carl Unseld - Gospel musician, Henry Bedinger - Politician, William Lucas (politician) - Politician.


Hospitals/medical centers near Shepherdstown:

  • CITY HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 8 miles away; MARTINSBURG, WV)
  • MARTINSBURG VA MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care - Veterans Administration, Government Federal, about 8 miles away; MARTINSBURG, WV)
  • JEFFERSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 12 miles away; RANSON, WV)

Political contributions by individuals in Shepherdstown, WV

Amtrak stations near Shepherdstown:

  • 9 miles: HARPERS FERRY (POTOMAC ST.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, public transit connection.
  • 9 miles: MARTINSBURG (229 E. MARTIN ST.) . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, paid short-term parking, taxi stand, public transit connection.
  • 11 miles: HAGERSTOWN (GREYHOUND STA., 10527 SHARPSTOWN PK.) - Bus Station . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar.

Local government website: CI.SHEPHERDSTOWN.WV.US

College/University in Shepherdstown:

  • Shepherd University (Full-time enrollment: 3,351; Location: 301 N. King St; Public; Website: WWW.SHEPHERD.EDU; Offers Master's degree)

Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Shepherdstown:

  • American Public University System (about 11 miles; Charles Town, WV; Full-time enrollment: 5,448)
  • Frederick Community College (about 22 miles; Frederick, MD; FT enrollment: 2,359)
  • Shenandoah University (about 27 miles; Winchester, VA; FT enrollment: 2,432)
  • Lord Fairfax Community College (about 37 miles; Middletown, VA; FT enrollment: 2,061)
  • Gettysburg College (about 42 miles; Gettysburg, PA; FT enrollment: 2,517)
  • Montgomery College (about 42 miles; Rockville, MD; FT enrollment: 10,379)
  • Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (about 46 miles; Shippensburg, PA; FT enrollment: 6,920)

Public elementary/middle schools in Shepherdstown:

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Library in Shepherdstown:

  • SHEPHERDSTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $260,197; Location: 100 EAST GERMAN STREET; 17,420 books; 1,240 audio materials; 569 video materials; 12 state licensed databases; 27 print serial subscriptions)

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Notable location: Shepherds Grist Mill (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Shepherdstown include: Saint Peters Lutheran Church (A), Saint Johns Baptist Church (B), New Street United Methodist Church (C), Christ Reformed Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Shepherds Graveyard (1). Display/hide its location on the map

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

Parks in Shepherdstown include: Shepherdstown Historic District (1), Rumsey Monument (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotels: Rumsey Tavern (233 Lowe Drive), Sebastian's American Grille (233 Lowe Drive), Eastern Management Development Center (233 Lowe Drive).

 
Jefferson County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
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Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 36.6. This is about average.
City:

36.6
U.S.:

32.0
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 11.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 8.5 miles away from the city center.
City:

11.2
U.S.:

9.6
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2008 was 29.1. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 8.5 miles away from the city center.
City:

29.1
U.S.:

24.2

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

SHEPHERDSTOWN WATER (Population served: 4000, Surface_water):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2006 and MAR-2006, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-27-2006), St Formal NOV issued (MAY-27-2006), St Public Notif received (JUN-30-2006)
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR) - In AUG-2000. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (AUG-31-2000), St Public Notif requested (AUG-31-2000), St Compliance achieved (SEP-01-2000), St Public Notif received (DEC-04-2000)
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2002 and SEP-19-2002, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: Fed Formal NOV issued (SEP-09-2002), Fed Compliance achieved (SEP-19-2002)
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2001 and DEC-17-2001, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: Fed Formal NOV issued (SEP-20-2001), Fed Compliance achieved (DEC-17-2001)
  • 27 regular monitoring violations

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 9.2%
(9.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for Black residents, 21.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This town:  2.1 people
West Virginia:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  37.1%
Whole state:  68.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  9.3%
Whole state:  4.7%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.2% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Shepherdstown, WV


Shepherdstown compared to West Virginia state average:

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


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Banks with branches in Shepherdstown (2011 data):

  • Jefferson Security Bank: Barron Office Branch at 7994 Martinsburg Pike, branch established on 2006/06/15; at Washington And Princess Streets, branch established on 1869/05/19. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $274.7 mil, Deposits: $251.5 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 6 total offices
  • United Bank: Shepherdstown Branch at 7867 Martinsburg Pike, branch established on 2006/06/29. Info updated 2007/09/20: Bank assets: $3,625.4 mil, Deposits: $3,023.8 mil, headquarters in Parkersburg, WV, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 56 total offices, Holding Company: United Bankshares, Inc.
  • Branch Banking and Trust Company: Shepherdstown Branch at 8327 Martinsburg Pike, branch established on 1991/02/12. 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

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Shepherdstown, West Virginia:

  • Bavarian Inn, 164 Shepherdgrade Rd, Shepherdstown, WV 25443 , Phone: (304) 876-2551, Fax: (304) 876-0435
  • Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 233 Lowe Dr, Shepherdstown, WV 25443 , Phone: (304) 876-7000, Fax: (304) 876-8454
  • National Conservation Training Center, 698 Conservation Way, Shepherdstown, WV 25443 , Phone: (304) 876-7263, Fax: (304) 876-7227
  • Comfort Inn, 70 Maddex Square Dr, Shepherdstown, WV 25443 , Phone: (304) 876-3160, Fax: (304) 876-3161
All 4 fire-safe hotels and motels in Shepherdstown, West Virginia

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Shepherdstown travel time to work - commute
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Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Electricity (45%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (43%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (8%)
  • Utility gas (2%)
  • Wood (1%)
  • Other fuel (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Jefferson County West Virginia:


2008 Presidential Election results in Jefferson County West Virginia:
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Religion statistics for Shepherdstown (based on Jefferson County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 33.15%
Here33.2%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchSouthern Baptist ConventionEpiscopal ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in America
Adherents30.2%23.3%9.5%8.5%7.5%
Congregations29.9%3.0%10.4%13.4%6.0%
NamePresbyterian Church (USA)Assemblies of GodLDS (Mormon) ChurchInternational Pentecostal Church of ChristOther
Adherents6.1%3.2%2.3%1.6%7.8%
Congregations7.5%7.5%1.5%3.0%17.9%
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: 8
Here:

1.58 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

2.41 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.20 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

0.28 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
Jefferson County:

0.98 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

1.09 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 16
This county:

3.15 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 39
Jefferson County:

7.68 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

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

9.3%
State:

12.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

30.0%
State:

31.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

17.0%
West Virginia:

13.1%

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
Other Government Administration 7$18,040$30,9267$804
Police Protection - Officers 5$20,364$48,8747$713
Streets and Highways 2$2,883$17,2980$0
Solid Waste Management 2$2,792$16,7520$0
Sewerage 5$15,133$36,3190$0
Water Supply 6$23,568$47,1360$0
Totals for Government 27$82,780$36,79114$1,517

Shepherdstown government finances in 2006 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $743,000 ($427.50)
    Solid Waste Management: $141,000 ($81.13)
    Parking Facilities: $125,000 ($71.92)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $940,000 ($540.85)
    Sewerage: $553,000 ($318.18)
    Police Protection: $375,000 ($215.77)
    Central Staff Services: $300,000 ($172.61)
    Solid Waste Management: $119,000 ($68.47)
    Regular Highways: $71,000 ($40.85)
    General - Other: $15,000 ($8.63)
    Parks and Recreation: $12,000 ($6.90)
    Libraries: $6,000 ($3.45)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $151,000 ($86.88)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $508,000 ($292.29)
    Fines and Forfeits: $238,000 ($136.94)
    Interest Earnings: $77,000 ($44.30)
    Rents: $14,000 ($8.06)
    Donations From Private Sources: $8,000 ($4.60)
  • NEW for 2005 - Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,564,000 ($1475.26)
    Long Term Debt Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,425,000 ($1395.28)
    Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $12,000 ($6.90)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $41,000 ($23.59)
    Police Protection: $23,000 ($13.23)
    Regular Highways: $21,000 ($12.08)
    Sewerage: $17,000 ($9.78)
    Solid Waste Management: $13,000 ($7.48)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $2,254,000 ($1296.89)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $930,000 ($535.10)
  • Short Term Debt Outstanding - End of Fiscal Year: $17,000 ($9.78)
    Beginning: $17,000 ($9.78)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $269,000 ($154.78)
  • State Intergovernmental - All Other: $26,000 ($14.96)
    General Local Government Support: $1,000 ($0.58)
  • Tax - Property: $129,000 ($74.22)
    Public Utilities Sales: $52,000 ($29.92)
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $48,000 ($27.62)
    Other Selective Sales: $30,000 ($17.26)
    Occupation and Business License, NEC: $24,000 ($13.81)
    Other License: $20,000 ($11.51)
    NEC: $4,000 ($2.30)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $508,000 ($292.29)

9.80% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($55,363 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

9.80%
West Virginia average:

5.78%

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 Berkeley County, WV  1.69% ($32,051 average AGI)
from Loudoun County, VA  1.59% ($74,848)
from Fairfax County, VA  0.75% ($66,914)


8.19% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($44,664 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.19%
West Virginia average:

5.65%

0.05% of residents moved to foreign countries ($322 average AGI)
Jefferson County:

0.05%
West Virginia average:

0.02%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Berkeley County, WV  3.02% ($39,512 average AGI)
to Loudoun County, VA  0.34% ($53,919)
to Frederick County, MD  0.33% ($46,803)

Strongest AM radio stations in Shepherdstown:

  • WTRI (1520 AM; daytime; 17 kW; BRUNSWICK, MD; Owner: JMK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WMET (1150 AM; 50 kW; GAITHERSBURG, MD; Owner: BELTWAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WMRE (1550 AM; 5 kW; CHARLESTOWN, WV; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WKCW (1420 AM; 50 kW; WARRENTON, VA; Owner: WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WXTR (820 AM; 4 kW; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WFMD (930 AM; 5 kW; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBAL (1090 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: HEARST RADIO, INC.)
  • WTOP (1500 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WGOP (700 AM; daytime; 25 kW; WALKERSVILLE, MD; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WRNR (740 AM; 1 kW; MARTINSBURG, WV; Owner: SHENANDOAH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WPGC (1580 AM; 50 kW; MORNINGSIDE, MD; Owner: INFINITY WPGC(AM), INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Shepherdstown:

  • WSHC (89.7 FM; SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV; Owner: SHEPHERD COLLEGE BOARD OF GOVERNORS)
  • WARX (106.9 FM; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: MANNING BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WLTF (97.5 FM; MARTINSBURG, WV; Owner: PRETTYMAN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WFRE (99.9 FM; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • W219BX (91.7 FM; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: CEDAR RIDGE CHILDREN'S HOME & SCHOOL, INC)
  • WWVZ (103.9 FM; BRADDOCK HEIGHTS, MD; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WAYZ-FM (104.7 FM; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: HJV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WETH (89.1 FM; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: GREATER WASHINGTON EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSN.)
  • WCRH (90.5 FM; WILLIAMSPORT, MD; Owner: CEDAR RIDGE CHILDREN'S HOME & SCHOOL, INC)
  • W228BA (93.5 FM; LEESBURG, VA; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • WAFY (103.1 FM; MIDDLETOWN, MD; Owner: FREDERICK BROADCASTING LLC)
  • WEEO-FM (103.7 FM; MCCONNELLSBURG, PA; Owner: ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN NETWORK)
  • WINC-FM (92.5 FM; WINCHESTER, VA; Owner: MID ATLANTIC NETWORK, INC.)
  • WXVA-FM (98.3 FM; CHARLES TOWN, WV; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • WTRM (91.3 FM; WINCHESTER, VA; Owner: TIMBER RIDGE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WKMZ (95.9 FM; WILLIAMSPORT, MD; Owner: PRETTYMAN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • W219BE (91.7 FM; WAYNESBORO, PA; Owner: MARANATHA BIBLE INSTITUTE, NDBA)
  • WUSQ-FM (102.5 FM; WINCHESTER, VA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • W243AF (96.5 FM; FLINT HILL, VA; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • WSRT (92.1 FM; MERCERSBURG, PA; Owner: M. BELMONT VERSTANDIG, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Shepherdstown:

  • W42CK (Channel 42; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING)
  • WHAG-TV (Channel 25; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: QUORUM OF MARYLAND LICENSE, LLC)
  • WWPB (Channel 31; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • WWPX (Channel 60; MARTINSBURG, WV; Owner: PAXSON WASHINGTON-60 LICENSE, INC.)
  • WFPT (Channel 62; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • W52AS (Channel 52; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W44AA (Channel 44; MARTINSBURG, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)

Shepherdstown fatal accident list:

Feb 24, 2009 03:00 AM, Cr-17, Lat: 39.39439167, Lon: -77.81149444, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Jan 6, 2008 00:01 AM, Cr-17/1 River Rd, Lat: 39.426322, Lon: -77.758217, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: Inconsistent data


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 1
Total length: 33 meters (108ft)
Total average daily traffic: 7,300
Total average daily truck traffic: 365
Total future (year 2028) average daily traffic: 11,972


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1
  • Within Shepherdstown (Lat: 39.425000 Lon: -77.800833), Type: Tower, Structure height: 61 m, Overall height: 65.5 m, Call Sign: KNKQ323
    Assigned Frequencies: 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/20/2000, Expiration Date: 10/01/2010
    Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Ave, Nw, Ste. 100, Washington, DC 20006-6801, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

4
  • Robert W Cole, 103 Sandpiper Lane (Lat: 39.435417 Lon: -77.831389), Type: Tower, Structure height: 32.3 m, Overall height: 32.3 m, Licensee ID: L00003961
    Registrant: Gs Communications, Inc., Frederick, MD 21705-0398, Phone: (301) 662-6822
  • Robert W Cole, 103 Sandpiper Lane (Lat: 39.435417 Lon: -77.831389), Type: Tower, Structure height: 32.3 m, Overall height: 32.3 m, Licensee ID: L00003961
    Registrant: Gs Communications, Inc., Frederick, MD 21705-0398, Phone: (301) 662-6822
  • Randall D Fisher, 103 Sandpiper Lane (Lat: 39.435417 Lon: -77.831389), Type: Tower, Structure height: 32.3 m, Overall height: 32.3 m, Licensee ID: L00302146
    Registrant: Adelphia Gs Cable, LLC, Debtor-In-Possession, 1 North Main Street, Coudersport, PA 16915, Phone: (814) 274-9830
  • Randall D Fisher, 103 Sandpiper Lane (Lat: 39.435417 Lon: -77.831389), Type: Tower, Structure height: 32.3 m, Overall height: 32.3 m
    Registrant: Fleischman And Walsh, LLP, 1400 16th St., Nw, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 939-7900

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • On Rt 45 1/2 Mi W (Lat: 39.433722 Lon: -77.816111), Call Sign: KEC684
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.860 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/18/2004, Expiration Date: 07/20/2014
    Registrant: County Of Jefferson, 1948 Wiltshire Road, Suite 5, Kearneysville, WV 25430, Phone: (304) 728-3317, Fax: (304) 725-4434, Email:
  • Lat: 39.431278 Lon: -77.805639, Call Sign: WQAW944
    Assigned Frequencies: 463.575 MHz, 468.575 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/20/2004, Expiration Date: 08/20/2014, Certifier: Frank Welch
    Registrant: Virginia Two-Way, 2248 Papermill Road, Winchester, VA 22601, Phone: (540) 665-9558, Fax: (540) 723-6653
  • 1000 Maddex Sq (Lat: 39.435000 Lon: -77.818611), Call Sign: WQCD814
    Assigned Frequencies: 30.8400 MHz, 154.540 MHz, 33.4000 MHz, 33.1600 MHz, 31.2400 MHz, 469.637 MHz, 469.662 MHz, 469.887 MHz, 457.512 MHz, 457.537 MHz... (+16 more)
    Grant Date: 02/09/2005, Expiration Date: 02/09/2015, Certifier: Beth Cotner
    Registrant: Dolfen Consulting Group, 95 Willow Lane, Bristol, IL 60512-9711, Phone: (630) 553-5886, Fax: (630) 566-1755, Email:
  • 301 N. King Street (Lat: 39.434583 Lon: -77.804417), Type: Mast, Structure height: 18.3 m, Overall height: 19.8 m, Call Sign: WQKM918
    Assigned Frequencies: 72.3400 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/20/2009, Expiration Date: 07/20/2019, Certifier: Dan Yanna
    Registrant: Primex Wireless, Inc., 965 Wells Street, Lake Geneva, WI 53147, Phone: (262) 249-2344

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • SHEPHERDSTOWN, Lat: 39.431139 Lon: -77.805861, Call Sign: WQKE715
    Assigned Frequencies: 956.293 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/21/2009, Expiration Date: 04/21/2019, Certifier: Frank Welch
    Registrant: Sensus, 450 N Gallatin Avenue, Uniontown, PA 15401, Phone: (800) 638-3748, Fax: (800) 888-2403, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

33 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Shepherdstown)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

5
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 7DC (Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1834E , Serial Number: 7AC-5401, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 07/17/1955
    Registrant (Individual): Reported Sale, Po Box 1492, Shepherdstown, WV 25443
  • Aircraft: FLIGHTSTAR SPYDER (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 503 (52 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 31073 , Serial Number: 004, Year manufactured: 1996, Airworthiness Date: 12/09/2007
    Registrant (Individual): James A Long, Po Box 3302, Shepherdstown, WV 25443
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182F (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 119 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3175U , Serial Number: 18254575, Year manufactured: 1963, Airworthiness Date: 01/05/1963
    Registrant (Individual): Jerry C Hockman, Po Box 1492, Shepherdstown, WV 25443
  • Aircraft: BEECH 35-33 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 138 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR I0-470 SERIES (260 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 327Z , Serial Number: CD-224, Year manufactured: 1960, Airworthiness Date: 08/24/1960
    Registrant (Co-Owned): James F Young, 410 Deep Woods Trl, Shepherdstown, WV 25443, Other Owners: Terri L Young
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172RG (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8642D , Serial Number: 172RG0061, Year manufactured: 1979, Airworthiness Date: 11/02/1979
    Registrant (Corporation): Northumberland LLC, Po Box 1192, Shepherdstown, WV 25443



Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
C) Refinancings
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED2$202,335
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED1$146,370
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 9722.00

HMDA - Conventional Home Purchase Loans

HMDA - Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 74
  • Hazardous Condition: 35
  • Service Call: 4
  • Good Intent Call: 1

Incident types - Shepherdstown


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Shepherdstown, WV

Most common first names in Shepherdstown, WV among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William4775.9 years
John4773.9 years
Mary4281.9 years
Charles3977.2 years
James3365.3 years
Robert2272.8 years
George2075.2 years
Margaret1980.6 years
Virginia1579.3 years
Dorothy1581.3 years
Most common last names in Shepherdstown, WV among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Washington1276.2 years
Miller1177.9 years
Wright1073.7 years
Branson1066.9 years
Hammond1077.8 years
Jones1071.8 years
Brown1071.5 years
Carter1075.4 years
Fraley874.3 years
Jenkins875.5 years
Businesses in Shepherdstown, WV
NameCountNameCount
7-Eleven1McDonald's1
Clarion1New Balance1
Comfort Inn1Rite Aid1
Dairy Queen1Subway1
Domino's Pizza1U-Haul2
FedEx1UPS1
GNC1
Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • Douglas P. Lynch (3)
  • David Michael Glenn (2)
  • Eric P. Macom (2)
  • Calvin James Becker (2)
  • David A. Levine (1)
  • Ann Callahan (1)
  • Tracy C. Leskey (1)
  • Judith Ann Pharr (1)
  • Ralph Scorza (1)
  • William Robert Miller (1)

Total of 19 patent applications in 2008-2013.

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