Temperanceville, Virginia

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Population in 2010: 358.
Males: 161  (45.2%)
Females: 197  (54.8%)
Median resident age:

51.7 years
Virginia median age:

39.0 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $51,863
Temperanceville:

$51,863
VA:

$85,873

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,563

Temperanceville CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $198,563
Temperanceville:

$198,563
VA:

$365,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $188,957; detached houses: $188,041
March 2022 cost of living index in Temperanceville: 83.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 43.1%
(19.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 82.9% for Black residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

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  • Races in Temperanceville, VA (2022)
    • 15257.8%White alone
    • 5621.3%Hispanic
    • 3412.9%Black alone
    • 186.8%Asian alone

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



According to our research of Virginia and other state lists, there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Temperanceville, Virginia as of May 12, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Temperanceville is 76 to 1.


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Ancestries: European (29.3%), Irish (11.0%), Polish (10.4%), American (9.1%), Scotch-Irish (3.7%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 45 feet

18 residents are foreign born (6.8% Asia).

This place:

6.8%
Virginia:

12.6%

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Hampton, VA (74.2 miles , pop. 146,437).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Virginia Beach, VA (79.0 miles , pop. 425,257).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (147.2 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Atlantic, VA (1.5 miles ),
Makemie Park, VA (1.5 miles),
Hallwood, VA (1.6 miles ),
Oak Hall, VA (1.6 miles ),
Mappsville, VA (1.8 miles ),
Wattsville, VA (2.0 miles ),
Nelsonia, VA (2.3 miles ),
Modest Town, VA (2.4 miles)

Latitude: 37.89 N, Longitude: 75.55 W

Area code: 757

Distribution of median household income in Temperanceville, VA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Temperanceville, VA in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.6%
Virginia:

2.7%

Tornado activity:

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

On 4/28/2002, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 34.9 miles away from the Temperanceville place center caused $150,000 in damages.

On 10/2/1973, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 17.3 miles away from the place center .

Earthquake activity:

Temperanceville-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Virginia state average. It is 66% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 130.4 miles away from the city center
On 1/15/2019 at 23:30:48, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 146.5 miles away from Temperanceville center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 130.6 miles away from the city center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi) earthquake occurred 132.1 miles away from Temperanceville center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 139.7 miles away from Temperanceville center
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 170.6 miles away from Temperanceville center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

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

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

Hospitals and medical centers near Temperanceville:

  • RIVERSIDE SHORE REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; PARKSLEY, VA)
  • HARTLEY HALL NURSING AND REHABILITATION (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; POCOMOKE CITY, MD)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Temperanceville:

  • University of Maryland Eastern Shore (about 24 miles; Princess Anne, MD; Full-time enrollment: 3,902)
  • Salisbury University (about 32 miles; Salisbury, MD; FT enrollment: 8,375)
  • Wor-Wic Community College (about 34 miles; Salisbury, MD; FT enrollment: 2,256)
  • Delaware Technical Community College-Owens (about 57 miles; Georgetown, DE; FT enrollment: 3,159)
  • Hampton University (about 75 miles; Hampton, VA; FT enrollment: 4,494)
  • Thomas Nelson Community College (about 75 miles; Hampton, VA; FT enrollment: 7,056)
  • College of William and Mary (about 77 miles; Williamsburg, VA; FT enrollment: 7,617)

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Accomack 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:

2.4 people
Virginia:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

64.2%
Whole state:

67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

8.8%
Whole state:

5.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.7% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Temperanceville:

Marital status in Temperanceville, VA
  • Never married: 10.5%
  • Now married: 66.6%
  • Separated: 10.4%
  • Widowed: 3.2%
  • Divorced: 9.3%

For population 25 years and over in Temperanceville:

  • High school or higher: 92.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 38.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.4%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.1
Virginia average:

12.1

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

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

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant6,78152
Evangelical Protestant5,25434
Black Protestant8966
Catholic8172
Other2262
None19,190-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 9
Accomack County:

2.35 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

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

1.56 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

7.30 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

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

9.64 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

10.7%
Virginia:

9.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Accomack County:

30.2%
Virginia:

26.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Accomack County:

23.7%
Virginia:

18.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Temperanceville:

  • WESR (1330 AM; 5 kW; ONLEY-ONANCOCK, VA; Owner: EASTERN SHORE RADIO, INC.)
  • WDMV (540 AM; 1 kW; POCOMOKE CITY, MD; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WTAR (850 AM; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: SINCLAIR COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WTGM (960 AM; 10 kW; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WWGB (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; INDIAN HEAD, MD; Owner: GOOD BODY MEDIA, LLC)
  • WCKO (1110 AM; daytime; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: WORD BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WBIS (1190 AM; 50 kW; ANNAPOLIS, MD; Owner: NATIONS RADIO, LLC)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WRVA (1140 AM; 50 kW; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRJR (670 AM; 20 kW; CLAREMONT, VA; Owner: CHESAPEAKE-PORTSMOUTH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WJWL (900 AM; 10 kW; GEORGETOWN, DE; Owner: GREAT SCOTT BROADCASTING)
  • WVCH (740 AM; 50 kW; CHESTER, PA; Owner: WVCH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Temperanceville:

  • WVES (99.3 FM; ACCOMAC, VA; Owner: CHINCOTEAGUE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WOLC (102.5 FM; PRINCESS ANNE, MD; Owner: MARANATHA, INC.)
  • WKHW (106.5 FM; POCOMOKE CITY, MD; Owner: GREAT SCOTT BROADCASTING)
  • WXMD (92.5 FM; POCOMOKE CITY, MD; Owner: DELMARVA BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WESR-FM (103.3 FM; ONLEY-ONANCOCK, VA; Owner: EASTERN SHORE RADIO, INC.)
  • WBEY (96.9 FM; CRISFIELD, MD; Owner: BAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WKHI (107.5 FM; FRUITLAND, MD; Owner: GREAT SCOTT BROADCASTING)
  • WESM (91.3 FM; PRINCESS ANNE, MD; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, EASTERN SHORE)

TV broadcast stations around Temperanceville:

  • WPMC-CA (Channel 36; MAPPSVILLE, VA; Owner: WAVY BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WMDT (Channel 47; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: DELMARVA BROADCAST SERVICE GENERAL PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBOC-TV (Channel 16; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: WBOC, INC.)
  • W41AC (Channel 41; ONANCOCK, VA; Owner: COUNTY OF ACCOMACK, VIRGINIA)
  • W44AD (Channel 44; ONANCOCK, VA; Owner: COUNTY OF ACCOMACK, VIRGINIA)
  • W60AL (Channel 60; ONANCOCK, VA; Owner: COUNTY OF ACCOMACK, VIRGINIA)

Temperanceville fatal accident list:

Apr 5, 2014 02:48 PM, Us-13, Saxis Rd, Lat: 37.894075, Lon: -75.548869, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Aug 12, 2014 03:00 PM, Us-13, Lat: 37.895075, Lon: -75.548803, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Aug 20, 2014 04:20 PM, Us-13, Saxis Rd, Lat: 37.894297, Lon: -75.548711, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 6, Fatalities: 1
Feb 21, 1989 11:05 PM, Rt13, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Dec 7, 1978 04:20 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

7
  • AL DOSS, 10071-10370 Block Of Jerusalem Road (Lat: 37.895278 Lon: -75.540611), Type: 60.7, Structure height: 51001 m, Overall height: 60.4 m, Registrant: Rcc Consultants, Inc., Jpearson@rcc.Com, , Renic-k, Phone: (304) 497-3939

  • Al Doss, 10071-10370 Block Of Jerusalem Road (Lat: 37.895278 Lon: -75.540611), Type: 60.7, Structure height: 51001 m, Overall height: 60.4 m, Registrant: Rcc Consultants, Inc., Jpearson@rcc.Com, , Renic-k, Phone: (304) 497-3939

  • Al Doss, 10071-10370 Block Of Jerusalem Road (Lat: 37.895278 Lon: -75.540611), Type: 60.7, Structure height: 51001 m, Overall height: 60.4 m, Registrant: Rcc Consultants, Inc., Jpearson@rcc.Com, , Renic-k, Phone: (304) 497-3939

  • Al Doss, 10071-10370 Block Of Jerusalem Road (Lat: 37.895278 Lon: -75.540611), Type: 60.7, Structure height: 51001 m, Overall height: 60.4 m, Registrant: Rcc Consultants, Inc., Jpearson@rcc.Com, , Renic-k, Phone: (304) 497-3939

  • STEPHEN P GALLAGHER, 10071-10370 Block Of Jerusalem Road (Lat: 37.895278 Lon: -75.540611), Type: 60.7, Structure height: 51001 m, Overall height: 60.4 m, Registrant: National Communications Towers, LLC, Sgallagher@nationaltowers.Com, Suite 101, Richm-ond, Phone: (804) 673-8800

  • ELLIOTT HARRIGAN, 10071-10370 Block Of Jerusalem Road (Lat: 37.895278 Lon: -75.540611), Type: 60.7, Structure height: 51001 m, Overall height: 60.4 m, Registrant: Jep Telecom Licensing Services, John@jeptelecom.Net, Unit 201, Venic-e, Phone: (941) 441-6830

  • Edward G Roach, 10071-10370 Block Of Jerusalem Road (Lat: 37.895278 Lon: -75.540611), Type: 60.7, Structure height: 51001 m, Overall height: 60.4 m, Registrant: Sba Towers X, LLC, Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • On Us 13 1/2 Mi S (Lat: 37.889028 Lon: -75.552694), Call Sign: KQZ489,
    Assigned Frequencies: 157.740 MHz, Grant Date: 07/06/2023, Expiration Date: 09/21/2033, Registrant: Tyson Foods, 2200 Don Tyson Parkway, Springdale, AR 72762, Phone: (479) 290-1797, Fax: (479) 290-7940, Email:

  • Lat: 37.885056 Lon: -75.555750, Call Sign: WRAK710,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.187 MHz, 452.987 MHz, 451.362 MHz, 451.462 MHz, 451.562 MHz, 451.662 MHz, Grant Date: 12/15/2017, Expiration Date: 12/15/2027, Certifier: Cindy Bradford, Registrant: Washington Radio Reports, 207 E. Monroe, Ste A., Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-0668, Fax: (717) 334-6440, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Temperanceville)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: PRECEPTOR AIRCRAFT N3 PUP (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: AMA/EXPR UNKNOWN ENG (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 2624M, N2624M, N-2624M, Serial Number: 100, Year manufactured: 1993, Airworthiness Date: 12/20/2007, Certificate Issue Date: 09/13/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Leonard A Turner, Po Box 251, Temperanceville, VA 23442

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

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 12. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 28 took place in 2013, and the least - 2 in 2002. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Temperanceville, VA When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (60.0%), and Outside Fires (18.5%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Temperanceville, VA
    • 12360.0%Structure Fires
    • 3818.5%Outside Fires
    • 2914.1%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 157.3%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Temperanceville, VA
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Temperanceville, VA
  • 45.8%Electricity
  • 34.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 19.4%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Temperanceville, VA
  • 100.0%Electricity


Temperanceville compared to Virginia state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age below state average.
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