Switzer, West Virginia

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Population in 2010: 595.
Population change since 2000: -47.7%
Males: 328  (55.3%)
Females: 267  (44.7%)
Median resident age:

58.5 years
West Virginia median age:

42.9 years

Zip codes: 25601.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $39,717 (it was $21,806 in 2000)
Switzer:

$39,717
WV:

$54,329

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $19,836 (it was $13,410 in 2000)

Switzer CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-709,190,671 (it was $45,400 in 2000)
Switzer $-709,190,671
WV $155,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $82,661; detached houses: $83,610
March 2022 cost of living index in Switzer: -15988.2 (very low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 20.9%

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According to our research of West Virginia and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Switzer, West Virginia as of April 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Switzer is 758 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: Irish (45.3%), American (28.3%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 760 feet

Land area: 9.62 square miles.

Population density: 62 people per square mile   (very low).

Switzer, West Virginia map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Switzer CDP:

0.6% ($266)
West Virginia:

0.6% ($378)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Charleston, WV (43.0 miles , pop. 53,421).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Fayette, KY (137.8 miles , pop. 260,512).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (398.5 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Rossmore, WV (1.1 miles ),
Monaville, WV (1.2 miles ),
Chauncey, WV (1.4 miles ),
McConnell, WV (1.6 miles ),
Neibert, WV (1.6 miles),
Omar, WV (1.6 miles ),
Stollings, WV (1.8 miles ),
Logan, WV (1.9 miles )

Latitude: 37.79 N, Longitude: 81.99 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 304

Distribution of median household income in Switzer, WV in 2022
Distribution of house value in Switzer, WV in 2022
Switzer satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.5%
West Virginia:

4.0%
Most common industries in Switzer, WV (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (14.8%)
  • Health care (14.1%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (12.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.5%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (6.0%)
  • Machinery (5.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (25.0%)
  • Health care (14.4%)
  • Machinery (9.7%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (8.8%)
  • Machinery, equipment, supplies merchant wholesalers (6.9%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.0%)
  • Construction (3.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (27.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (21.8%)
  • Health care (13.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.9%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.4%)
  • Social assistance (5.0%)
  • Pharmacies & drug stores (3.5%)
Most common occupations in Switzer, WV (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Waiters and waitresses (7.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.5%)
  • Religious workers (4.5%)
  • Extraction workers (4.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.7%)
  • Religious workers (8.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.8%)
  • Extraction workers (8.3%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (6.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Waiters and waitresses (14.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (13.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.9%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (7.4%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (6.4%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (5.4%)
  • Child care workers (5.0%)

Average climate in Switzer, West Virginia

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Earthquake activity:

Switzer-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above West Virginia state average. It is 5% greater 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 221.4 miles away from Switzer center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 110.3 miles away from the city center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 103.6 miles away from Switzer center
On 11/2/2006 at 17:53:02, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 0.6 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 41.2 miles away from Switzer center
On 9/7/1988 at 02:28:09, a magnitude 4.6 (4.5 MB, 4.6 LG) earthquake occurred 105.9 miles away from the city center
On 11/23/2006 at 10:42:57, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB) earthquake occurred 44.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Logan County (31) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 24
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 21, Storms: 18, Landslides: 13, Mudslides: 7, Winter Storms: 3, Heavy Rains: 2, Hurricanes: 2, Winds: 2, Blizzard: 1, Fire: 1, Snowfall: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Switzer topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Switzer:

  • TRINITY HEALTH CARE OF LOGAN (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; LOGAN, WV)
  • GUYAN VALLEY HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 4 miles away; LOGAN, WV)
  • MAN APPALACHIAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 8 miles away; MAN, WV)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Switzer:

  • New River Community and Technical College (about 42 miles; Beckley, WV; Full-time enrollment: 2,234)
  • West Virginia State University (about 43 miles; Institute, WV; FT enrollment: 2,133)
  • Big Sandy Community and Technical College (about 44 miles; Prestonsburg, KY; FT enrollment: 2,660)
  • Marshall University (about 50 miles; Huntington, WV; FT enrollment: 11,450)
  • Ashland Community and Technical College (about 60 miles; Ashland, KY; FT enrollment: 2,482)
  • Concord University (about 60 miles; Athens, WV; FT enrollment: 2,698)
  • Hazard Community and Technical College (about 76 miles; Hazard, KY; FT enrollment: 2,087)

Points of interest:

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

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Steele Branch (A), Poleroad Fork (B), Peters Branch (C), Mill Creek (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Logan County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.3 people
West Virginia:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

68.3%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

5.0%
Whole state:

6.6%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.8% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.1% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Switzer:

Marital status in Switzer, WV
  • Never married: 15.6%
  • Now married: 53.5%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 12.4%
  • Divorced: 18.6%

For population 25 years and over in Switzer:

  • High school or higher: 78.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.9%
  • Unemployed: 7.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.1
West Virginia average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Switzer, WV (based on Logan County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant5,81478
Mainline Protestant1,46616
Catholic4003
Black Protestant3542
Other3351
None28,374-
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: 13
Logan County:

3.66 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.41 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Logan County:

0.28 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.28 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
This county:

0.56 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.09 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 28
Logan County:

7.87 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 20
Logan County:

5.62 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

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

15.7%
West Virginia:

12.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Logan County:

35.4%
West Virginia:

31.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

18.4%
West Virginia:

13.1%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Switzer:

45.6%
State:

51.8%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

47.2%
West Virginia:

49.7%

Average BMI:
Switzer:

29.0
West Virginia:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Switzer:

13.2%
West Virginia:

20.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Switzer:

12.4%
West Virginia:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Switzer:

6.7
West Virginia:

6.9

Overweight people:
Switzer:

34.7%
West Virginia:

34.8%

General health condition:
This city:

52.0%
West Virginia:

58.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Switzer:

83.1%
State:

78.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of Switzer, WV Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in Switzer:

  • WVOW (1290 AM; 5 kW; LOGAN, WV; Owner: LOGAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WCAW (680 AM; 10 kW; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF CHARLESTON)
  • WIWS (1070 AM; daytime; 10 kW; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: SOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WOAY (860 AM; 10 kW; OAK HILL, WV; Owner: COMMISSIONED COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCHS (580 AM; 5 kW; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF CHARLESTON)
  • WWNR (620 AM; 5 kW; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: DYNASTAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WNRG (940 AM; 5 kW; GRUNDY, VA; Owner: VIRGINIA-KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CO., INC)
  • WJLS (560 AM; 5 kW; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)
  • WKYH (600 AM; 5 kW; PAINTSVILLE, KY; Owner: HIGHLANDS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WELC (1150 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WELCH, WV; Owner: POCAHONTAS BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBDY (1190 AM; daytime; 10 kW; BLUEFIELD, VA; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WLSI (900 AM; 5 kW; PIKEVILLE, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Switzer:

  • WVOW-FM (101.9 FM; LOGAN, WV; Owner: LOGAN BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WVKM (106.7 FM; MATEWAN, WV; Owner: THREE STATES BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WCIR-FM (103.7 FM; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: SOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WZAC-FM (92.5 FM; DANVILLE, WV; Owner: PRICE BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WKLC-FM (105.1 FM; ST. ALBANS, WV; Owner: WKLC, INC.)
  • WXCC (96.5 FM; WILLIAMSON, WV; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • WPKE-FM (103.1 FM; COAL RUN, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WXLR (104.9 FM; HAROLD, KY; Owner: ADAM D GEARHEART)
  • WQHY (95.5 FM; PRESTONSBURG, KY; Owner: WDOC, INC.)
  • WDHR (93.1 FM; PIKEVILLE, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • W220BK (91.9 FM; LOGAN, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)

TV broadcast stations around Switzer:

  • WVAH-TV (Channel 11; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WVAH LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WCHS-TV (Channel 8; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WCHS LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WPBY-TV (Channel 33; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • Switzer, West Virginia
  • Fatal accident count9
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents15
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:4
  • Fatalities9
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents25
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents1
  • West Virginia average
  • Fatal accident count3260
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents4717
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons798
  • Fatalities3665
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents8446
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents126
See more detailed statistics of Switzer fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 52ft / 15.7mTotal length
  • 18,755Total average daily traffic
  • 1,126Total average daily truck traffic
  • 30,354Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

6
  • John E Monday, Hatcher Mine Road (Lat: 37.793639 Lon: -81.931639), Type: 93.9, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: New Cingular Wireless Pcs, LLC, Fccmw@att.Com, , Plano, Phone: (469) 229-7471

  • John E Monday, Hatcher Mine Road (Lat: 37.793639 Lon: -81.931639), Type: 93.9, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, Fccmw@att.Com, , Richa-rdson, Phone: (972) 234-7003

  • Bridget Carter, Hatcher Mine Road (Lat: 37.793639 Lon: -81.931639), Type: 93.9, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: American Towers, LLC., Faa-Fcc@americantower.Com, , Wobur-n, Phone: (678) 265-6730

  • Jacob T Chapman, Hatcher Mine Road (Lat: 37.793639 Lon: -81.931639), Type: 93.9, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: American Towers, LLC., Faa-Fcc@americantower.Com, , Wobur-n, Phone: (678) 265-6730

  • Alyse Brussard, Hatcher Mine Road (Site # 281206) (Lat: 37.793639 Lon: -81.931639), Type: 93.9, Structure height: 54045 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: American Towers, LLC., Faa-Fcc@americantower.Com, , Wobur-n, Phone: (678) 265-6730

  • Alyse Brussard, Hatcher Mine Road (Site # 281206) (Lat: 37.793639 Lon: -81.931639), Type: 93.9, Structure height: 54045 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: American Towers, LLC., Faa-Fcc@americantower.Com, , Wobur-n, Phone: (678) 265-6730


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Switzer)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORP 280C (Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING HI0-360 SER (205 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5691B, N5691B, N-5691B, Serial Number: 1180, Year manufactured: 1979, Airworthiness Date: 09/07/1979, Certificate Issue Date: 08/17/2005
    Registrant (Corporation): Marpat Aviation LLC, Po Box 161, Switzer, WV 25647
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 06/30/2017

Most common first names in Switzer, WV among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James1069.4 years
Robert962.2 years
Mary876.4 years
John874.7 years
William765.3 years
George579.8 years
Richard563.8 years
Frank459.8 years
Charles467.0 years
Lewis375.7 years
Most common last names in Switzer, WV among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Browning1478.3 years
Thompson1074.9 years
Smith883.0 years
Williams782.7 years
Ellis677.1 years
Nelson675.4 years
Hensley572.4 years
Carnes581.4 years
Cline555.4 years
Ferguson575.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Switzer, WV
  • 55.6%Utility gas
  • 44.4%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Switzer, WV
  • 100.0%Electricity


Switzer compared to West Virginia state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below 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.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

Switzer on our top lists:

  • #84 on the list of "Top 100 cities with declining populations from 2000 to 2014"
  • #17 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the smallest number of children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000"
  • #50 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the smallest number of people without health insurance coverage in 2000"
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