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Pike County

Population in July 2007: 7,528.
Males: 3,579  (47.6%)
Females: 3,949  (52.4%)

Median resident age:  38.8 years
Kentucky median age:  35.9 years

Zip code: 41503


Estimated median household income in 2007: $37,859 (it was $28,087 in 2000)
South Williamson:  $37,859
Kentucky:  $40,267

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $22,276
South Williamson:  $22,276
Kentucky:  $21,951

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $91,937 (it was $61,500 in 2000)
South Williamson:  $91,937
Kentucky:  $114,300

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Races in South Williamson:

  • White Non-Hispanic (96.9%)
  • Black (1.0%)
  • American Indian (1.0%)
  • Two or more races (0.9%)

2008 cost of living index in South Williamson: 78.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 56.1 square miles.

Population density: 134 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in South Williamson

  • High school or higher: 68.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.4%
  • Unemployed: 8.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 23.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in South Williamson CCD

  • Never married: 17.5%
  • Now married: 62.9%
  • Separated: 1.6%
  • Widowed: 10.5%
  • Divorced: 9.1%

21 residents are foreign born

This place:  0.3%
Kentucky:  2.0%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

South Williamson:  0.7% ($400)
Kentucky:  0.8% ($610)
South Williamson satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Huntington, WV (56.1 miles , pop. 51,475).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Lexington-Fayette, KY (125.3 miles , pop. 260,512).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (410.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Williamson, WV (2.1 miles ), McCarr, KY (2.2 miles ), Matewan, WV (2.3 miles ), Sidney, KY (2.3 miles ), Chattaroy, WV (2.5 miles ), Red Jacket, WV (2.7 miles ), Delbarton, WV (2.8 miles ), Phelps, KY (3.0 miles ).

Latitude: 37.61 N, Longitude: 82.26 W

Area code: 606

South Williamson household income distribution South Williamson home values distribution

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Mining (21%)
  • Health care (9%)
  • Rail transportation (8%)
  • Construction (7%)
  • Food and beverage stores (6%)
  • Educational services (5%)
  • Truck transportation (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (25%)
  • Educational services (18%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)
  • Finance and insurance (8%)
  • Food and beverage stores (4%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (4%)
  • Public administration (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7%)
  • Extraction workers (6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (7%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Registered nurses (5%)
  • Cashiers (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (4%)



South Williamson-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Kentucky state average. It is 72% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/8/1965, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 51.6 miles away from the South Williamson place center injured 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/4/1974, a category 3 tornado 54.5 miles away from the place center injured 12 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


South Williamson-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above Kentucky state average. It is 76% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/7/1988 at 02:28:09, a magnitude 4.6 (4.5 MB, 4.6 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 95.5 miles away from South Williamson center
On 11/2/2006 at 17:53:02, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 34.2 miles away from the city center
On 11/23/2006 at 10:42:57, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, 4.3 LG) earthquake occurred 35.3 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 34.1 miles away from South Williamson 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 61.1 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 60.3 miles away from South Williamson center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

Hospital/medical center in South Williamson:
  • WILLIAMSON ARH HOSPITAL (2000 CENTRAL AV)
Other hospitals/medical centers near South Williamson:
  • WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 7 miles; WILLIAMSON, WV)
  • PIKEVILLE METHODIST HOSPITAL (about 17 miles; PIKEVILLE, KY)
  • GUYAN VALLEY HOSPITAL (about 22 miles; LOGAN, WV)

Political contributions by individuals in South Williamson, KY

College/University in South Williamson:
  • APPALACHIAN BEAUTY SCHOOL (Full-time enrollment: 20; Location: 29100 US HWY 119 S APPALACHIAN PLZ; Private, for-profit)
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to South Williamson:
  • SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 44 miles; RICHLANDS, VA; Full-time enrollment: 2,412)
  • MARSHALL UNIVERSITY (about 57 miles; HUNTINGTON, WV; FT enrollment: 12,361)
  • WEST VIRGINIA STATE COLLEGE (about 60 miles; INSTITUTE, WV; FT enrollment: 3,688)
  • BLUEFIELD STATE COLLEGE (about 63 miles; BLUEFIELD, WV; FT enrollment: 2,096)
  • CONCORD COLLEGE (about 71 miles; ATHENS, WV; FT enrollment: 2,723)
  • MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY (about 76 miles; MOREHEAD, KY; FT enrollment: 6,866)
  • NORTHEAST STATE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 76 miles; BLOUNTVILLE, TN; FT enrollment: 2,729)

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Notable location: Peg Station (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in South Williamson include: Old Pond Church (A), Taylor Church (B), Sharon Church (C), Rogers Park Church (D), Octavia Church (E), Mount Carmel Church (F), Little Hope Church (G), Narrows Branch Church (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Stump Cemetery (1), Murphy Cemetery (2), Mountain View Memory Gardens (3), Scott Cemetery (4), Varney Cemetery (5), Yates Cemetery (6), McCoy Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Mullen Fork (A), Murphy Branch (B), Narrows Branch (C), Netley Branch (D), Blackberry Fork (E), Nosben Fork (F), Old Field Branch (G), Buckhorn Branch (H), Caney Branch (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in South Williamson include: Blackberry Fork Park (1), Rogers Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

 

Average household size:
This place:  2.5 people
Kentucky:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  57.6%
Whole state:  69.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  2.8%
Whole state:  4.5%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  18.3%
Whole state:  15.8%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  7.5%
Whole state:  6.6%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in South Williamson, KY


People in group quarters in South Williamson
  • 44 people in hospitals/wards and hospices for chronically ill
  • 44 people in other hospitals or wards for chronically ill
  • 8 people in mental (psychiatric) hospitals or wards
  • 5 people in other group homes


South Williamson compared to Kentucky state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students 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 South Williamson (2009 data):
  • U.S. Bank National Association: Southside Branch at 27989 U.S. Highway 119 North, branch established on 1982-09-27. Info updated 2008-11-25: Bank assets: $261,775.6 mil, Deposits: $171,980.0 mil, headquarters in Cincinnati, OH, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 2849 total offices, Holding Company: U.S. Bancorp
  • Community Trust Bank, Inc.: Tug Valley Branch at 28160 Us Highway 119, branch established on 1973-03-26. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $2,942.7 mil, Deposits: $2,343.6 mil, headquarters in Pikeville, KY, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 77 total offices, Holding Company: Community Trust Bancorp, Inc.



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School Enrollment by Level of School





2004 Presidential Election results in Pike County Kentucky:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Electricity (68%)
  • Utility gas (23%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (4%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (3%)
  • Coal or coke (1%)


Religion statistics for South Williamson

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionIndependent Free Will Baptists AssociationsChristian Churches and Churches of ChristUnited Methodist ChurchNational Association of Free Will Baptists
Adherents41.0%11.8%10.0%8.4%8.2%
Congregations13.5%16.1%8.4%6.5%8.4%
NameChurches of ChristChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)Presbyterian Church (USA)Catholic ChurchOther religions
Adherents7.3%3.1%2.8%1.6%5.9%
Congregations16.1%5.8%3.9%1.9%19.4%
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.


4.28% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($31,415 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.28%
Kentucky average:  6.98%

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 Floyd County, KY  0.51% ($32,198 average AGI)
from Mingo County, WV  0.45% ($28,877)
from Fayette County, KY  0.28% ($47,961)


4.38% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($81,141 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.38%
Kentucky average:  6.74%

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 Floyd County, KY  0.64% ($47,635 average AGI)
to Fayette County, KY  0.36% ($43,969)
to Mingo County, WV  0.31% ($596,127)


Strongest AM radio stations in South Williamson:
  • WBTH (1400 AM; 1 kW; WILLIAMSON, WV; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • WHJC (1360 AM; daytime; 1 kW; MATEWAN, WV)
  • WLSI (900 AM; 5 kW; PIKEVILLE, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WNRG (940 AM; 5 kW; GRUNDY, VA; Owner: VIRGINIA-KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CO., INC)
  • WKYH (600 AM; 5 kW; PAINTSVILLE, KY; Owner: HIGHLANDS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WBPA (1460 AM; 5 kW; ELKHORN CITY, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORP)
  • WVOW (1290 AM; 5 kW; LOGAN, WV; Owner: LOGAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WPRT (960 AM; 5 kW; PRESTONSBURG, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • WDOC (1310 AM; 5 kW; PRESTONSBURG, KY)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WCAW (680 AM; 10 kW; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF CHARLESTON)
  • WDIC (1430 AM; daytime; 5 kW; CLINCHCO, VA; Owner: DICKENSON COUNTY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WELC (1150 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WELCH, WV; Owner: POCAHONTAS BROADCASTING CO.)

Strongest FM radio stations in South Williamson:
  • WVKM (106.7 FM; MATEWAN, WV; Owner: THREE STATES BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WXCC (96.5 FM; WILLIAMSON, WV; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • WXLR (104.9 FM; HAROLD, KY; Owner: ADAM D GEARHEART)
  • WPKE-FM (103.1 FM; COAL RUN, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WDHR (93.1 FM; PIKEVILLE, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WVOW-FM (101.9 FM; LOGAN, WV; Owner: LOGAN BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WQHY (95.5 FM; PRESTONSBURG, KY; Owner: WDOC, INC.)
  • WZLK (107.5 FM; VIRGIE, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • 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)
  • WJSO (90.1 FM; PIKEVILLE, KY; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • W251AI (98.1 FM; PIKEVILLE, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WAXM (93.5 FM; BIG STONE GAP, VA; Owner: VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSEH (102.7 FM; CUMBERLAND, KY; Owner: CUMBERLAND CITY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WMJD (97.7 FM; GRUNDY, VA; Owner: VIRGINIA-KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WKLW-FM (94.7 FM; PAINTSVILLE, KY; Owner: B & G BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WMDJ-FM (100.1 FM; ALLEN, KY; Owner: FLOYD COUNTY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WSIP-FM (98.9 FM; PAINTSVILLE, KY; Owner: SIP BROADCASTING, INC.)


Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2008 (per 100,000 population)

South Williamson, Kentucky:
  • Fatal accident count: 1
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 1
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: -1
  • Fatalities: 1
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 1
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: -1
Kentucky average:
  • Fatal accident count: 72
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 112
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 20
  • Fatalities: 78
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 190
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 7

South Williamson fatal accident list:
Jan 10, 2006 01:42 AM, Us-119, Goody Loop, Lat: 37.653731, Lon: -82.268900, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
May 14, 2005 05:01 AM, Arh Entrance East, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Aug 16, 2004 08:25 AM, Us-119, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Oct 12, 2002 10:00 AM, Sr-292, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Oct 26, 1997 10:40 AM, 0119, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1
  • 2.7 Km South Of, Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 99.1 m, Call Sign: KNKN880
    880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz... (+14 more)
    Grant Date: 08/28/2001, Expiration Date: 10/01/2011, Certifier: Paul R Gearheart
    Registrant: Lukas, Nace, Gutierrez & Sachs, Chartered, 1650 Tysons Blvd., Suite 1500, Mclean, VA 22102, Phone: (703) 584-8665, Fax: (703) 584-8695, Email:

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • Gerald Robinette, 2.7 Km South Of, Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 99.1 m
    Registrant: Lukas, Nace, Gutierrez & Sachs, Chartered, 1650 Tysons Blvd., Suite 1500, Mclean, VA 22102, Phone: (703) 584-8665, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • Off Rt 612 3.5 Mi Sw, Call Sign: WNNP602
    Assigned Frequencies : 458.000 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/12/2004, Expiration Date: 02/15/2014
    Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 26941 Cabot Rd #134, Laguna Hills, CA 92653, Phone: (949) 348-8510

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1
  • S WILLIAMSN, Us 119 1.9 Mi S Of, Overall height: 6.7 m, Call Sign: WLC876
    Assigned Frequencies : 6004.50 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/22/2000, Expiration Date: 08/01/2010, Cancelation Date: 06/24/2002
    Registrant: Bellsouth Telecommunications, Inc, 22j64 Bsc 675 West Peachtree St, Ne, Atlanta, GA 30375, Phone: (404) 927-2692, Fax: (404) 522-7665, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 7
  • Call Sign: KB4UCE, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00145720
    Grant Date: 03/20/1998, Expiration Date: 09/27/2005, Cancelation Date: 06/12/2001, Certifier: Carl E Tussey
    Registrant: Carl E Tussey, 220 Ky Ave, South Williamson, KY 41503
  • Call Sign: KC4MUB, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00328216
    Grant Date: 02/22/2001, Expiration Date: 04/30/2011
    Registrant: Lakie J Rosen, 131 Kentucky Ave, South Williamson, KY 41503
  • Call Sign: KF4ZMC, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01270008
    Grant Date: 06/03/2008, Expiration Date: 07/24/2018
    Registrant: Gina R Tussey, 220 Ky Ave, South Williamson, KY 41503
  • Call Sign: KM4QY, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01482057
    Grant Date: 07/23/1999, Expiration Date: 07/23/2009
    Registrant: Bruce E Rosen, 131 Kentucky Ave, South Williamson, KY 41503
  • Call Sign: AI4UK, Previous Call Sign: KB4UCE, Licensee ID: L00145720
    Grant Date: 06/12/2001, Expiration Date: 06/12/2011, Certifier: Carl E Tussey
    Registrant: Carl E Tussey, 220 Ky Ave, South Williamson, KY 41503
  • Call Sign: KG4YOX, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00643731
    Grant Date: 02/24/2003, Expiration Date: 02/24/2013, Cancelation Date: 03/21/2003, Certifier: Albert L Starr
    Registrant: Hatfield And Mccoy Amateur Radio Club, 220 Ky Ave, South Williamson, KY 41503
  • Call Sign: WV8KY, Previous Call Sign: KG4YOX, Licensee ID: L00643731
    Grant Date: 03/21/2003, Expiration Date: 03/21/2013, Certifier: Albert L Starr
    Registrant: Hatfield And Mccoy Amateur Radio Club, 220 Ky Ave, South Williamson, KY 41503


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 7
  • Hazardous Condition: 1

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