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Hancock County

Population in July 2009: 18,576. Population change since 2000: -9.0%
 

Males: 8,724  (47.0%)
Females: 9,852  (53.0%)

Median resident age:  43.5 years
West Virginia median age:  38.9 years

Zip codes: 26062.


Estimated median household income in 2009: $39,985 (it was $35,212 in 2000)
Weirton:

$39,985
West Virginia:

$37,435
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $24,617

Weirton city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $90,054 (it was $71,800 in 2000)
Weirton:

$90,054
West Virginia:

$94,500
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $104,856; Detached houses: $105,574; Townhouses or other attached units: $89,372; In 2-unit structures: $77,250; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $126,721; Mobile homes: $30,814

Median gross rent in 2009: $593.

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Weirton races chart
  • White alone - 17,636 (93.4%)
  • Black alone - 666 (3.5%)
  • Two or more races - 347 (1.8%)
  • Asian alone - 93 (0.5%)
  • Hispanic - 67 (0.4%)
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone - 66 (0.3%)

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Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Weirton: 92.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Italian (18.3%), German (16.1%), Irish (14.8%), Polish (9.4%), English (9.2%), United States (6.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 07/01/1947

Elevation: 800 feet

Land area: 17.9 square miles.

Population density: 1040 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Weirton:

  • High school or higher: 82.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.7%
  • Unemployed: 4.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Weirton city:

  • Never married: 20.8%
  • Now married: 55.2%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 11.8%
  • Divorced: 10.7%

461 residents are foreign born (2.0% Europe).

This city:  2.3%
West Virginia:  1.1%


According to our research there were 42 registered sex offenders living in Weirton, West Virginia in July 2011
The ratio of number of residents in Weirton to the number of sex offenders is 442 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $586 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $452 (0.5%)
Weirton satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pittsburgh, PA (31.6 miles , pop. 334,563).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (288.3 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Toronto, OH (2.0 miles ), Steubenville, OH (2.0 miles ), Follansbee, WV (2.3 miles ), Hooverson Heights, WV (2.4 miles ), Mingo Junction, OH (2.5 miles ), New Cumberland, WV (2.5 miles ), Wintersville, OH (2.7 miles ), Empire, OH (2.7 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1996: 17 buildings, average cost: $91,200
  • 1997: 16 buildings, average cost: $156,200
  • 1998: 16 buildings, average cost: $172,300
  • 1999: 41 buildings, average cost: $83,700
  • 2000: 8 buildings, average cost: $217,300
  • 2001: 18 buildings, average cost: $146,300
  • 2002: 6 buildings, average cost: $252,500
  • 2003: 24 buildings, average cost: $143,200
  • 2004: 14 buildings, average cost: $198,400
  • 2005: 10 buildings, average cost: $119,700
  • 2006: 10 buildings, average cost: $119,700
  • 2007: 7 buildings, average cost: $119,700
  • 2008: 4 buildings, average cost: $119,700
  • 2009: 3 buildings, average cost: $119,700
  • 2010: 3 buildings, average cost: $119,700

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Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 40.41 N, Longitude: 80.58 W


Nickname or alias (official or unofficial): Forged by Steel

Daytime population change due to commuting: +4,112 (+20.1%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 5,225 (60.4%)

Area code: 304

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Weirton, West Virginia accommodation, waste management, arts - Economy and Business Data

Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

14.1%
West Virginia:

9.7%

Unemployment by year (%)


 

Crime in Weirton by Year
Type 1999 2001 2002 2007 2008 2009 2010
Murders 0000001
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.05.3
Rapes 7020021
per 100,000 33.10.09.80.00.010.85.3
Robberies 7874765
per 100,000 33.139.334.420.937.532.326.7
Assaults 17141319161511
per 100,000 80.468.863.999.585.780.758.8
Burglaries 73697543432546
per 100,000 345.0339.3368.8225.2230.4134.6245.8
Thefts 244283251161180207143
per 100,000 1153.31391.51234.1843.2964.61114.3764.0
Auto thefts 131611112077
per 100,000 61.478.754.157.6107.237.737.4
Arson 4530204
per 100,000 18.924.614.80.010.70.021.4
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 121.8106.1105.476.687.587.281.5

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

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 39 (36 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.92
West Virginia average:

1.89

Historical population

Historical housing units


Population change in the 1990s: -1,732 (-7.8%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (26%)
  • Retail trade (12%)
  • Accommodation and food services (10%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (8%)
  • Construction (6%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (5%)
  • Other services, except public administration (5%)
  • Health care and social assistance (29%)
  • Retail trade (16%)
  • Accommodation and food services (12%)
  • Educational services (7%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (6%)
  • Public administration (5%)
  • Finance and insurance (5%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Registered nurses (6%)
  • Cashiers (6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (5%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5%)

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Average climate in Weirton, West Virginia

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Tornado activity:

Weirton-area historical tornado activity is significantly above West Virginia state average. It is 23% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/31/1985, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 58.4 miles away from the Weirton city center killed 18 people and injured 310 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 5/31/1985, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 29.0 miles away from the city center killed 9 people and injured 120 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Weirton-area historical earthquake activity is slightly below West Virginia state average. It is 96% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 75.5 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 88.0 miles away from Weirton center
On 3/12/2007 at 23:18:16, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 LG, 3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 73.5 miles away from the city center
On 10/16/1993 at 06:30:05, a magnitude 3.6 (3.4 LG, 3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 92.0 miles away from the city center
On 1/26/1991 at 03:21:22, a magnitude 3.4 (3.2 LG, 3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 90.4 miles away from Weirton center
On 6/30/2004 at 04:03:14, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 98.4 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 Hancock County (9) is smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 3, Storms: 3, Landslides: 2, Snowfall: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Blizzard: 1, Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Weirton topographic map

Birthplace of: Quincy Wilson - 2005 NFL player (Cincinnati Bengals, born: Apr 26, 1981).


Main business address for: WEIRTON STEEL CORP (STEEL WORKS, BLAST FURNACES ROLLING MILLS (COKE OVENS)).


Hospital/medical center in Weirton:

  • WEIRTON MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, 601 COLLIERS WAY)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Weirton:

  • TRINITY MEDICAL CTR EAST&TRINITY MEDICAL CTR WEST (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 5 miles away; STEUBENVILLE, OH)
  • LIFE LINE HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, about 8 miles away; WINTERSVILLE, OH)
  • EAST LIVERPOOL CITY HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 19 miles away; EAST LIVERPOOL, OH)

Political contributions by individuals in Weirton, WV

located in Weirton:

Operable nuclear power plants near Weirton:

  • 17 miles: Beaver Valley 1 and 2 in Shippingport, PA.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Weirton:

  • Franciscan University of Steubenville (about 4 miles; Steubenville, OH; Full-time enrollment: 2,131)
  • West Liberty University (about 17 miles; West Liberty, WV; FT enrollment: 2,318)
  • Pittsburgh Technical Institute (about 21 miles; Oakdale, PA; FT enrollment: 2,192)
  • Robert Morris University (about 21 miles; Moon Township, PA; FT enrollment: 3,106)
  • Community College of Allegheny County (about 30 miles; Pittsburgh, PA; FT enrollment: 8,525)
  • Point Park University (about 31 miles; Pittsburgh, PA; FT enrollment: 2,801)
  • The Art Institute of Pittsburgh (about 31 miles; Pittsburgh, PA; FT enrollment: 2,222)

Public high school in Weirton:

Private high school in Weirton:

  • WEIRTON MADONNA HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 148; Location: 150 MICHAEL WAY; Grades: 9 - 12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Weirton:

Private elementary/middle schools in Weirton:

  • ST PAULS ELEMENTARY (Students: 246; Location: 140 WALNUT ST; Grades: PK - 8)
  • ST JOSEPH THE WORKER GRADE SCHOOL (Students: 221; Location: 151 MICHAEL WAY; Grades: PK - 8)
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Library in Weirton:

  • MARY H. WEIR PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $614,556; Location: 3442 MAIN STREET; 119,862 books; 10 e-books; 7,754 audio materials; 3,119 video materials; 7 local licensed databases; 12 state licensed databases; 149 print serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Weirton: Half Moon Industrial Park (A), New Cumberland Junction (B), Pleasant Valley Country Club (C), Weirton Shopping Plaza (D), Williams Country Club (E), Mary H Weir Public Library (F), Weirton City Hall (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Weirton include: Beth Israel Synagogue (A), Saint Thomas Episcopal Church (B), Saint Peters African Methodist Episcopal Church (C), Saint Pauls Roman Catholic Church (D), Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church (E), Saint Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church (F), Maranatha Assembly of God Church (G), Christ Apostolic Temple (H), Church of Christ (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Three Springs Cemetery (1), Chapel Hill Cemetery (2), Saint Pauls Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Alexanders Run (A), Marrow Run (B), Harmon Creek (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Weirton: Margaret M Weir Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Post offices: Hollidays Cove Post Office (A), Weirton Post Office (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Tri Area Amusement CO (Amusement & Theme Parks; 3166 Main Street) (1), Holiday Lanes Family Fun Center (Amusement & Theme Parks; 3745 Main Street) (2). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Hotels: AmeriHost Inn and Suites Weirt (1 Amerihost Drive) (1), Holiday Inn (350 Three Springs Drive) (2), Town House Motel (4147 Freedom Way) (3). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

 
Hancock County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI  SO2 PM10 CO  Ozone  PM2.5 Pb  NO2

Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 38.8. This is worse than average.
City:

38.8
U.S.:

32.0
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 7.06. This is significantly worse than average. There were 99 monitors within city limits.
City:

7.06
U.S.:

2.43
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 18.9. This is about average. There were 73 monitors within city limits.
City:

18.9
U.S.:

22.1
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2010 was 0.419. This is worse than average. There were 57 monitors within city limits.
City:

0.419
U.S.:

0.334
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 11.8. This is worse than average. There were 24 monitors within city limits.
City:

11.8
U.S.:

9.6
Lead (Pb) [µ/m3] level in 2009 was 0.0854. This is significantly worse than average. There were 16 monitors within city limits.
City:

0.0854
U.S.:

0.0222
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2008 was 7.90. This is better than average. There were 8 monitors within city limits.
City:

7.90
U.S.:

10.54

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

WEIRTON AREA WATER BOARD (Address: 3031 BIRCH DRIVE , Population served: 21997, Surface_water):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between OCT-2003 and DEC-2003, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-14-2004), St Formal NOV issued (JAN-14-2004), St Public Notif received (JUN-14-2004)
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2003 and SEP-2003, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (MAR-30-2004), St Public Notif requested (APR-22-2004), St Formal NOV issued (APR-22-2004), St Public Notif received (JUN-14-2004)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Treatment Technique Precursor Removal - Between OCT-2003 and DEC-2003, Contaminant: Carbon, Total-Organic. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (APR-14-2004), St Formal NOV issued (APR-14-2004), St Public Notif received (JUN-14-2004)
  • Treatment Technique Precursor Removal - Between JUL-2003 and SEP-2003, Contaminant: Carbon, Total-Organic. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (APR-14-2004), St Formal NOV issued (APR-14-2004), St Public Notif received (JUN-14-2004)
OAKLAND PSD (Population served: 1270, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2002 and JUL-22-2002, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: Fed Compliance achieved (JUL-22-2002)
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2001 and JUL-25-2001, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: Fed Compliance achieved (JUL-25-2001)
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - Between JAN-1994 and JUN-1995, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUL-01-1993), Fed Formal NOV issued (MAR-21-1995), St Compliance achieved (JUN-30-1995)
OAKLAND PSD GOLDEN KEY ACRES (Population served: 229, Purch_surface_water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2002 and JUL-22-2002, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: Fed Compliance achieved (JUL-22-2002)
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2001 and JUL-25-2001, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: Fed Compliance achieved (JUL-25-2001)

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 13.1%
(12.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 18.1% for Black residents, 20.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 0.0% for other race residents, 50.9% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This city:  2.3 people
West Virginia:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  65.7%
Whole state:  68.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  3.9%
Whole state:  4.7%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Weirton, WV

People in group quarters in Weirton:

  • 235 people in nursing homes
  • 10 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 4 people in short-term care, detention or diagnostic centers for delinquent children
  • 3 people in religious group quarters

Weirton compared to West Virginia state average:

Weirton, West Virginia environmental map by EPA

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  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.


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Banks with branches in Weirton (2011 data):

  • United Bank: Main Street Branch at 3567 Main Street, branch established on 11/03/1986; Three Springs Drive-In Branch at 109 Three Springs Drive, branch established on 02/14/1983. Info updated 09/20/2007: Bank assets: $3,734.5 mil, Deposits: $2,897.7 mil, headquarters in Parkersburg, WV, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 55 total offices, Holding Company: United Bankshares, Inc.
  • Wesbanco Bank, Inc.: Weirton Main Branch at 3265 Main Street, branch established on 12/03/1962; 333 Penco Road Branch at 333 Penco Road, branch established on 01/10/1912. Info updated 04/02/2009: Bank assets: $5,336.5 mil, Deposits: $4,166.0 mil, headquarters in Wheeling, WV, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 116 total offices, Holding Company: Wesbanco, Inc.
  • The Huntington National Bank: Weirton Branch at 215 Three Springs Dr., branch established on 11/03/2003. Info updated 10/05/2009: Bank assets: $52,704.0 mil, Deposits: $42,052.2 mil, headquarters in Columbus, OH, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 842 total offices, Holding Company: Huntington Bancshares Incorporated

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

  • Baymont Inn & Suites, 1 Amerihost Dr, Weirton, WV 26062 , Phone: (304) 723-0050, Fax: (304) 723-6303
  • Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott, 11 Amerihost Dr, Weirton, WV 26062 , Phone: (304) 723-0088, Fax: (304) 723-0788
All 2 fire-safe hotels and motels in Weirton, West Virginia

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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Weirton travel time to work - commute
Weirton mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (84%)
  • Electricity (14%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (1%)
  • Other fuel (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Hancock County West Virginia:


2008 Presidential Election results in Hancock County West Virginia:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Weirton:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 51.12%
Here51.1%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchChurch of the NazarenePresbyterian Church (USA)American Baptist Churches in the USA
Adherents33.1%11.0%8.6%8.3%6.7%
Congregations11.3%15.1%9.4%13.2%3.8%
NameChurches of ChristChristian Churches and Churches of ChristGreek Orthodox Archdiocese of AmericaSouthern Baptist ConventionOther
Adherents6.4%5.8%5.4%3.4%11.4%
Congregations7.5%7.5%1.9%3.8%26.4%
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.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 8
Hancock County:

2.65 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

2.41 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 7
Hancock County:

2.32 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

1.09 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 14
Hancock County:

4.64 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 17
Here:

5.64 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.22 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

13.2%
West Virginia:

12.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Hancock County:

33.7%
West Virginia:

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

16.9%
State:

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
Financial Administration 9$22,751$30,3350$0
Other Government Administration 19$31,924$20,1631$881
Judicial and Legal 4$9,855$29,5652$410
Police Protection - Officers 37$118,476$38,4250$0
Police - Other 3$6,702$26,80812$3,660
Firefighters 22$73,956$40,3400$0
Fire - Other 1$2,398$28,7760$0
Streets and Highways 26$66,639$30,7560$0
Health 1$2,008$24,0961$498
Solid Waste Management 7$18,018$30,8880$0
Sewerage 17$58,002$40,9430$0
Housing and Community Development(Local) 4$9,801$29,4030$0
Water Supply 25$69,376$33,3000$0
Local Libraries 8$15,443$23,1658$3,826
Other and Unallocable 10$23,933$28,72030$9,135
Totals for Government 193$529,282$32,90954$18,410

Weirton government finances in 2006 (per resident):

  • Charges - All Other: $3,386,000 ($182.28)
    Sewerage: $1,967,000 ($105.89)
    Solid Waste Management: $971,000 ($52.27)
    Parks and Recreation: $462,000 ($24.87)
    Housing and Community Development: $21,000 ($1.13)
  • Current Operations - Local Fire Protection: $3,030,000 ($163.11)
    Regular Highways: $2,537,000 ($136.57)
    Financial Administration: $2,482,000 ($133.61)
    Central Staff Services: $2,367,000 ($127.42)
    Water Utilities: $2,221,000 ($119.56)
    Police Protection: $1,797,000 ($96.74)
    Sewerage: $1,617,000 ($87.05)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,359,000 ($73.16)
    General - Other: $998,000 ($53.73)
    Libraries: $979,000 ($52.70)
    Solid Waste Management: $939,000 ($50.55)
    Housing and Community Development: $396,000 ($21.32)
    Public Welfare - Other: $7,000 ($0.38)
  • DISCONTINUED for 2005 (Formerly: Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Industrial Revenue): $43,823,000 ($2359.12)
  • Employee Retirement - Total Federal Securities: $4,053,000 ($218.18)
    Benefit Payments: $1,323,000 ($71.22)
    From Parent Local Government: $927,000 ($49.90)
    Total Cash and Deposits: $604,000 ($32.52)
    Earnings on Investments (calculated): $238,000 ($12.81)
    Local Employee Contribution: $177,000 ($9.53)
  • Employee Retirement – Corporate Bonds: $1,505,000 ($81.02)
  • Employee Retirement – Corporate Stocks: $5,234,000 ($281.76)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $6,000 ($0.32)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $43,873,000 ($2361.81)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Nonguaranteed - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $50,000 ($2.69)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $288,000 ($15.50)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $2,028,000 ($109.17)
    General Revenue, NEC: $609,000 ($32.78)
    Fines and Forfeits: $120,000 ($6.46)
    Rents: $10,000 ($0.54)
  • NEW for 2005 - Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $5,115,000 ($275.36)
    Long Term Debt Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $4,891,000 ($263.30)
    Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $64,000 ($3.45)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Sewerage: $487,000 ($26.22)
    Parking Facilities: $305,000 ($16.42)
    Water Utilities: $273,000 ($14.70)
    Parks and Recreation: $152,000 ($8.18)
    Housing and Community Development: $141,000 ($7.59)
    Libraries: $57,000 ($3.07)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $6,868,000 ($369.72)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $2,957,000 ($159.18)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $43,823,000 ($2359.12)
  • State Intergovernmental - All Other: $1,164,000 ($62.66)
    Highways: $648,000 ($34.88)
    Housing and Community Development: $563,000 ($30.31)
    General Local Government Support: $515,000 ($27.72)
    Sewerage: $134,000 ($7.21)
    Water Utilities: $2,000 ($0.11)
  • Tax - Occupation and Business License, NEC: $2,656,000 ($142.98)
    Property: $2,596,000 ($139.75)
    Public Utilities Sales: $1,246,000 ($67.08)
    Other License: $288,000 ($15.50)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $6,460,000 ($347.76)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $295,000 ($15.88)

4.60% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($30,134 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.60%
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 Brooke County, WV  0.85% ($25,757 average AGI)
from Jefferson County, OH  0.66% ($24,048)
from Columbiana County, OH  0.53% ($22,030)


5.32% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($31,415 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.32%
West Virginia average:

5.65%

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 Jefferson County, OH  0.74% ($24,574 average AGI)
to Columbiana County, OH  0.72% ($26,043)
to Brooke County, WV  0.61% ($26,128)

Strongest AM radio stations in Weirton:

  • WDIG (950 AM; 1 kW; STEUBENVILLE, OH; Owner: WORLD WITNESS FOR CHRIST MINIST.,INC)
  • WWVA (1170 AM; 53 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WEIR (1430 AM; 1 kW; WEIRTON, WV)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WSTV (1340 AM; 1 kW; STEUBENVILLE, OH; Owner: KEYMARKET LICENSES, LLC)
  • WWCS (540 AM; 5 kW; CANONSBURG, PA; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WKNR (850 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTAM (1100 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WPIT (730 AM; 5 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: PENNSYLVANIA MEDIA ASSOCIATES, INC.)
  • WKKX (1600 AM; 5 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: SCOTT RADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WHK (1220 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WBGG (970 AM; 5 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WKBN (570 AM; 5 kW; YOUNGSTOWN, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Weirton:

  • WOGH (103.5 FM; BURGETTSTOWN, PA; Owner: KEYMARKET LICENSES, LLC)
  • W215BC (90.9 FM; STEUBENVILLE, OH; Owner: PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, INC.)
  • WOGF (104.3 FM; EAST LIVERPOOL, OH; Owner: KEYMARKET LICENSES, LLC)
  • WVNP (89.9 FM; WHEELING, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WBJV (88.9 FM; STEUBENVILLE, OH; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WVBC (88.1 FM; BETHANY, WV; Owner: BETHANY COLLEGE)
  • WOVK (98.7 FM; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WEGW (107.5 FM; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSHH (99.7 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: RENDA B/CING CORP. OF NEVADA)
  • WLTJ (92.9 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: WPNT, INC.)
  • WDVE (102.5 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WJJJ (104.7 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMXY (98.9 FM; YOUNGSTOWN, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WWSW-FM (94.5 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WDSY-FM (107.9 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WEEL (95.7 FM; SHADYSIDE, OH; Owner: OHIO VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCDK (106.3 FM; CADIZ, OH; Owner: PRIORITY COMMUNICATIONS OHIO, LLC)
  • WQXK (105.1 FM; SALEM, OH; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WZPT (100.7 FM; NEW KENSINGTON, PA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WAMO-FM (106.7 FM; BEAVER FALLS, PA; Owner: MCL/MCM-INC)

TV broadcast stations around Weirton:

  • W25CI (Channel 25; STEUBENVILLE, OH; Owner: ABACUS TELEVISION)
  • W57BH (Channel 57; WEIRTON, WV; Owner: TURNPIKE TELEVISION)
  • WTOV-TV (Channel 9; STEUBENVILLE, OH; Owner: WTOV-TV HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WTRF-TV (Channel 7; WHEELING, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA MEDIA HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WPXI (Channel 11; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: WPXI-TV HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KDKA-TV (Channel 2; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: CBS BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WKBN-TV (Channel 27; YOUNGSTOWN, OH; Owner: PIEDMONT TELEVISION OF YOUNGSTOWN LICENSE LLC)
  • WBGN-LP (Channel 59; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: BRUNO GOODWORTH NETWORK, INC.)
  • WPTG-LP (Channel 69; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: ABACUS TELEVISION)
  • WQEX (Channel 16; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: WQED MULTIMEDIA)
  • WOUC-TV (Channel 44; CAMBRIDGE, OH; Owner: OHIO UNIVERSITY)
  • WPGH-TV (Channel 53; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: WPGH LICENSEE, LLC)
  • W65CG (Channel 65; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WTAE-TV (Channel 4; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: WTAE HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC. (CA CORP.))
  • W66BQ (Channel 66; BEAVER, PA; Owner: BRUNO-GOODWORTH NETWORK, INC.)
  • WBPA-LP (Channel 29; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: VENTURE TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, LLC)
  • WQED (Channel 13; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: WQED MULTIMEDIA)

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)


See more detailed statistics of Weirton fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2009 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 42
Total length: 487 meters (1,598ft)
Total costs: $30,926,000
Total average daily traffic: 338,520
Total average daily truck traffic: 30,032

New bridges - Historical Statistics

  • 1920-1929: 2
  • 1930-1939: 0
  • 1940-1949: 1
  • 1950-1959: 2
  • 1960-1969: 6
  • 1970-1979: 0
  • 1980-1989: 6
  • 1990-1999: 12
  • 2000-2010: 2
See Full National Bridge Inventory Statistics for Weirton, WV

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Weirton)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 4 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Weirton, WV)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 15 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 6 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 67 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Weirton)

FAA Registered Aircraft: 11 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Weirton)


Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 5 full tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)		G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED50$78,23658$98,489163$94,21661$58,8801$140,00023$52,7811$43,000
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED3$102,1531$75,0005$53,8002$39,5501$985,0000$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED6$65,67513$82,04880$82,59417$23,6610$05$31,8860$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN6$62,5954$84,13353$112,0552$35,9400$00$01$69,000
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS2$58,2301$74,0004$47,8331$10,7400$00$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0206.00 , 0207.00, 0208.00, 0213.00, 0214.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 5 full tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
C) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A & B)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED7$75,2864$112,9630$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$01$81,0000$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED8$85,4060$01$41,990
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN1$90,0000$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0206.00 , 0207.00, 0208.00, 0213.00, 0214.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans

Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 83
  • Hazardous Condition: 61
  • Service Call: 6
  • Good Intent Call: 10

Incident types - Weirton


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

Most common first names in Weirton, WV among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John45674.6 years
Mary41980.1 years
William22274.3 years
James20771.9 years
Joseph20575.6 years
George17973.9 years
Helen16179.2 years
Anna14880.9 years
Robert14668.7 years
Charles14674.3 years
Most common last names in Weirton, WV among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Jones6172.9 years
Smith5576.0 years
Brown4274.9 years
Anderson4074.8 years
Miller3875.2 years
Thomas3572.8 years
Davis3276.7 years
Wilson2973.1 years
Moore2972.3 years
Thompson2975.4 years
Businesses in Weirton, WV
NameCountNameCount
AT&T1Marriott1
Arby's1MasterBrand Cabinets2
AutoZone1McDonald's1
Baymont Inn1Papa John's Pizza1
Blockbuster1Pizza Hut1
Burger King1RadioShack1
Domino's Pizza1Rite Aid1
FedEx3Sears1
GNC1Subway3
H&R Block2T-Mobile1
Holiday Inn1U-Haul1
KFC1UPS2
Kmart1Walmart1
Kroger2Wendy's1

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