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Ashe County

Population in July 2008: 1,121. Population change since 2000: +3.7%
 

Males: 523  (46.7%)
Females: 598  (53.3%)

Median resident age:  43.0 years
North Carolina median age:  35.3 years

Zip codes: 28694.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $29,619 (it was $24,479 in 2000)
West Jefferson:  $29,619
North Carolina:  $44,670

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $24,896
West Jefferson:  $24,896
North Carolina:  $24,307

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $132,357 (it was $84,300 in 2000)
West Jefferson:  $132,357
North Carolina:  $145,700

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $156,479; Detached houses: $147,425; Townhouses or other attached units: $238,126; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $1,004,810; Mobile homes: $32,500
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Races in West Jefferson:

  • White Non-Hispanic (92.9%)
  • Hispanic (5.3%)
  • American Indian (2.1%)
  • Other race (2.0%)
  • Two or more races (0.8%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

2008 cost of living index in West Jefferson: 83.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (23.0%), German (11.6%), English (10.8%), Irish (8.6%), Scotch-Irish (3.5%), Italian (2.1%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1909

Elevation: 3200 feet

Land area: 1.75 square miles.

Population density: 642 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in West Jefferson

  • High school or higher: 70.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.1%
  • Unemployed: 3.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 23.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in West Jefferson town

  • Never married: 21.4%
  • Now married: 52.5%
  • Separated: 4.0%
  • Widowed: 11.3%
  • Divorced: 10.8%

46 residents are foreign born (2.5% Latin America, 0.8% North America, 0.7% Asia).

This town:  4.3%
North Carolina:  5.3%


According to our research there were 4 registered sex offenders living in West Jefferson, North Carolina in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in West Jefferson to the number of sex offenders is 280 to 1.

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

West Jefferson:  0.8% ($689)
North Carolina:  0.9% ($826)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Johnson City, TN (49.2 miles , pop. 55,469).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Charlotte, NC (90.2 miles , pop. 540,828).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (425.4 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Jefferson, NC (1.5 miles ), Lansing, NC (2.7 miles) , Boone, NC (4.0 miles ), Mountain City, TN (4.3 miles ), Millers Creek, NC (4.5 miles ), Blowing Rock, NC (4.6 miles ), Troutdale, VA (4.6 miles ), Mulberry, NC (4.6 miles ).

Latitude: 36.40 N, Longitude: 81.49 W

Area code: 336

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Population change in the 1990s: +40 (+3.8%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (16%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (8%)
  • Wood products (7%)
  • Metal and metal products (6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (4%)
  • Public administration (4%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, and components (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (16%)
  • Accommodation and food services (11%)
  • Educational services (10%)
  • Public administration (8%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, and components (7%)
  • Apparel (5%)
  • Social assistance (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5%)



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Crime in West Jefferson by Year

Type 2001 2002 2004 2005
Murders 0001
    per 100,000 0.00.00.091.9
Rapes 0010
    per 100,000 0.00.091.50.0
Robberies 0000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.0
Assaults 0103
    per 100,000 0.089.50.0275.7
Burglaries 7665
    per 100,000 636.9537.2548.9459.6
Thefts 46724827
    per 100,000 4185.66445.84391.62481.6
Auto thefts 5241
    per 100,000 455.0179.1366.091.9
Arson 0000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 320.9) 248.4327.7316.6377.8

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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 7 (7 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  6.24
US city average:  3.00

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West Jefferson-area historical tornado activity is below North Carolina state average. It is 45% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/7/1998, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 36.9 miles away from the West Jefferson town center injured 2 people and caused $1 million in damages.

On 5/5/1989, a category 4 tornado 49.6 miles away from the town center killed 4 people and injured 52 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.


West Jefferson-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Carolina state average. It is 82% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/23/2006 at 10:42:57, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, 4.3 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 59.1 miles away from West Jefferson center
On 11/2/2006 at 17:53:02, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 60.5 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 60.4 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 93.9 miles away from West Jefferson center
On 6/26/1995 at 00:36:17, a magnitude 3.5 (3.1 MB, 3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 24.4 miles away from the city center
On 3/11/1995 at 08:15:52, a magnitude 3.8 (3.7 MB, 3.8 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 99.0 miles away from West Jefferson center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

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Hospitals/medical centers near West Jefferson:
  • ASHE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 5 miles; JEFFERSON, NC)
  • WATAUGA MEDICAL CENTER (about 17 miles; BOONE, NC)
  • JOHNSON COUNTY HEALTH CENTER (about 19 miles; MOUNTAIN CITY, TN)

Political contributions by individuals in West Jefferson, NC

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to West Jefferson:
  • APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 18 miles; BOONE, NC; Full-time enrollment: 12,245)
  • CATAWBA VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 49 miles; HICKORY, NC; FT enrollment: 2,052)
  • NORTHEAST STATE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 50 miles; BLOUNTVILLE, TN; FT enrollment: 2,729)
  • SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 52 miles; RICHLANDS, VA; FT enrollment: 2,412)
  • EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY (about 62 miles; JOHNSON CITY, TN; FT enrollment: 9,498)
  • BLUEFIELD STATE COLLEGE (about 63 miles; BLUEFIELD, WV; FT enrollment: 2,096)
  • NEW RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 67 miles; DUBLIN, VA; FT enrollment: 2,262)
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Public elementary/middle school in West Jefferson:
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Library in West Jefferson:
  • APPALACHIAN REGIONAL LIBRARY (Operating income: $2,085,148; Location: 148 LIBRARY DRIVE; 204,417 books; 6,538 audio materials; 8,087 video materials; 410 serial subscriptions)

User submitted facts and corrections:
  • There are different schools now in Ashe County. These are: Westwood Elementary, Mountain View Elementary, Blue Ridge Elementary, Ashe County Middle School, and Ashe County High School.

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

BLUE RIDGE MANOR-NIKANOR SECT (Population served: 350, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-2003 and SEP-2003, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (SEP-18-2003), St Public Notif requested (SEP-18-2003), St Compliance achieved (SEP-30-2003)
  • 4 regular monitoring violations
BLUE RIDGE MANOR ASH LAKE-HOLIDAY LN SEC (Population served: 262, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting Stage 1 - Between JUL-2005 and SEP-2005, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-24-2005), St Formal NOV issued (2 times from NOV-14-2005 to NOV-14-2005)
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-2003 and SEP-2003, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (SEP-18-2003), St Public Notif requested (SEP-18-2003), St Compliance achieved (SEP-30-2003)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • 57 regular monitoring violations
ELK SHOALS UNITED METH CAMP (Population served: 150, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Other Non-NPDWR Potential Health Risks - Between NOV-20-2005 and DEC-31-2025, Contaminant: Public Notice
  • Other Non-NPDWR Potential Health Risks - Between MAY-10-2005 and DEC-31-2025, Contaminant: Public Notice
  • Other Non-NPDWR Potential Health Risks - Between FEB-16-2005 and DEC-31-2025, Contaminant: Public Notice
  • Other Non-NPDWR Potential Health Risks - Between NOV-10-2004 and DEC-31-2025, Contaminant: Public Notice
  • Other Non-NPDWR Potential Health Risks - Between MAY-18-2004 and DEC-31-2025, Contaminant: Public Notice
  • 13 routine major monitoring violations
  • One minor monitoring violation
  • 3 regular monitoring violations
  • 6 other older monitoring violations
ELK SHOALS UM CAMP CHURCH (Population served: 80, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations
LITTLES HEALTH & FITNESS CTR (Population served: 75, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Other Non-NPDWR Potential Health Risks - Between APR-02-2005 and DEC-31-2025, Contaminant: Public Notice
  • Other Non-NPDWR Potential Health Risks - Between FEB-22-2003 and DEC-31-2025, Contaminant: Public Notice
  • Other Non-NPDWR Potential Health Risks - Between FEB-16-2003 and DEC-31-2025, Contaminant: Public Notice
  • 7 routine major monitoring violations
  • 2 regular monitoring violations
BLUE RIDGE MNR ASHE LAKE BEAVER CRK SEC (Population served: 56, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-2005 and DEC-2025, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (OCT-11-2005)
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-2003 and SEP-2003, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (SEP-18-2003), St Public Notif requested (SEP-18-2003), St Compliance achieved (SEP-30-2003)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
ISABEL`S KITCHEN (Population served: 50, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2004, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (SEP-28-2004), St Public Notif requested (SEP-28-2004), St Compliance achieved (APR-30-2005)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Other Non-NPDWR Potential Health Risks - Between APR-02-2005 and DEC-31-2025, Contaminant: Public Notice
  • Other Non-NPDWR Potential Health Risks - Between NOV-10-2004 and DEC-31-2025, Contaminant: Public Notice
  • Other Non-NPDWR Potential Health Risks - Between NOV-04-2004 and DEC-31-2025, Contaminant: Public Notice
  • Other Non-NPDWR Potential Health Risks - Between AUG-10-2004 and DEC-31-2025, Contaminant: Public Notice
  • Other Non-NPDWR Potential Health Risks - Between MAY-18-2004 and DEC-31-2025, Contaminant: Public Notice
  • 17 routine major monitoring violations
  • 5 regular monitoring violations
  • 5 other older monitoring violations
PARK VISTA MOTEL (Population served: 40, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Other Non-NPDWR Potential Health Risks - Between NOV-20-2005 and DEC-31-2025, Contaminant: Public Notice
  • Other Non-NPDWR Potential Health Risks - Between APR-02-2005 and DEC-31-2025, Contaminant: Public Notice
  • Other Non-NPDWR Potential Health Risks - Between FEB-16-2005 and DEC-31-2025, Contaminant: Public Notice
  • Other Non-NPDWR Potential Health Risks - Between FEB-10-2004 and DEC-31-2025, Contaminant: Public Notice
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In APR-1997, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-09-1997), St Formal NOV issued (JUN-09-1997)
  • 6 routine major monitoring violations
  • 3 regular monitoring violations

Average household size:
This town:  2.0 people
North Carolina:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  55.2%
Whole state:  68.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  1.9%
Whole state:  4.6%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  18.9%
Whole state:  12.3%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  4.5%
Whole state:  5.5%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in West Jefferson, NC


People in group quarters in West Jefferson
  • 6 people in homes for the mentally ill
  • 6 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 2 people in unknown juvenile institutions


West Jefferson compared to North Carolina state average:

West Jefferson, North Carolina environmental map by EPA

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  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in West Jefferson (2009 data):
  • Yadkin Valley Bank and Trust Company: West Jefferson Branch at 107 North Fifth Avenue, branch established on 1988-03-01; Mt. Jefferson Branch at 1448 Mt. Jefferson Road, branch established on 2001-11-01. Info updated 2008-04-21: Bank assets: $1,524.8 mil, Deposits: $1,155.8 mil, headquarters in Elkin, NC, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 31 total offices, Holding Company: Yadkin Valley Financial Corporation
  • Communityone Bank, National Association: West Jefferson Branch at 1055 Mount Jefferson Road, branch established on 2002-01-02. Info updated 2007-12-11: Bank assets: $2,099.2 mil, Deposits: $1,518.5 mil, headquarters in Asheboro, NC, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 45 total offices, Holding Company: Fnb United Corp.
  • First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company: West Jefferson Branch at 302 Second Street, branch established on 1906-01-01. Info updated 2009-01-06: Bank assets: $13,862.8 mil, Deposits: $11,768.4 mil, headquarters in Raleigh, NC, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 343 total offices, Holding Company: First Citizens Bancshares, Inc.
  • Fifth Third Bank, National Association: West Jefferson Branch at 402 South Jefferson Avenue, branch established on 1972-12-16. Info updated 2008-06-16: Bank assets: $7,096.4 mil, Deposits: $4,623.0 mil, headquarters in Nashville, TN, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 104 total offices, Holding Company: Fifth Third Bancorp
  • AF Bank: Af Bank at 21 East Ashe Street, branch established on 1939-01-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $285.7 mil, Deposits: $207.7 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization



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2004 Presidential Election results in Ashe County North Carolina:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (54%)
  • Electricity (38%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (6%)
  • Wood (3%)


Religion statistics for West Jefferson

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)Catholic ChurchSeparate Baptists in Christ
Adherents67.8%17.5%3.1%2.5%1.9%
Congregations46.9%20.4%6.1%1.0%4.1%
NamePresbyterian Church in AmericaChristian Churches and Churches of ChristEpiscopal ChurchChurches of ChristOther religions
Adherents1.4%1.2%1.1%0.8%2.8%
Congregations1.0%1.0%1.0%2.0%16.3%
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.


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 4$12,454$37,3620$0
Police Protection - Officers 7$16,781$28,7670$0
Streets and Highways 5$11,905$28,5720$0
Sewerage 3$9,009$36,0360$0
Totals for Government 19$50,149$31,6730$0


West Jefferson government finances in 2004:
  • Charges - Sewerage: $486,000
    Solid Waste Management: $18,000
    All Other: $4,000
  • Construction - General: $14,000
    Water Utilities: $6,000
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $310,000
    Sewerage: $303,000
    Central Staff Services: $254,000
    Regular Highways: $201,000
    Water Utilities: $130,000
    Solid Waste Management: $69,000
    Fire Protection: $40,000
    Parks & Recreation: $32,000
    General - Other: $13,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $12,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $72,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Support: $207,000
    All Other: $111,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $1,747,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $1,203,000
  • Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified - Other NEC: $365,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $1,621,000
    Other, NEC: $1,483,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $127,000
    Other, NEC: $85,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $36,000
    Interest Earnings: $2,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Central Staff: $394,000
    Regular Highways: $76,000
    Police Protection: $44,000
    Water Utilities: $13,000
    General - Other: $6,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $527,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $208,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $133,000
    Highways: $41,000
    Transit Utilities: $14,000
    All Other: $2,000
  • Tax - Property: $687,000
    NEC: $9,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $682,000
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $103,000

5.25% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($45,600 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.25%
North Carolina average:  8.53%

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 Watauga County, NC  0.84% ($34,293 average AGI)
from Wilkes County, NC  0.30% ($27,593)
from Alleghany County, NC  0.22% ($24,200)


4.63% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($36,149 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.63%
North Carolina average:  7.27%

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 Watauga County, NC  0.77% ($26,044 average AGI)
to Wilkes County, NC  0.53% ($34,255)
to Alleghany County, NC  0.21% ($39,263)


Strongest AM radio stations in West Jefferson:
  • WKSK (580 AM; 5 kW; W.JEFFERSON, NC; Owner: CADDELL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WXIT (1200 AM; daytime; 10 kW; BLOWING ROCK, NC; Owner: RONDINARO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHKY (1290 AM; 50 kW; HICKORY, NC; Owner: LONG COMMUNICATIONS, LLC.)
  • WTRU (830 AM; 50 kW; KERNERSVILLE, NC; Owner: TRUTH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WFGW (1010 AM; 50 kW; BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC; Owner: BLUE RIDGE BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WZAP (690 AM; 10 kW; BRISTOL, VA; Owner: RAM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WGOC (640 AM; 10 kW; BLOUNTVILLE, TN; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WLFJ (660 AM; daytime; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBT (1110 AM; 50 kW; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATNS CO. OF NORTH CAROLINA)
  • WPAQ (740 AM; 10 kW; MOUNT AIRY, NC; Owner: RALPH D. EPPERSON)
  • WKGX (1080 AM; daytime; 5 kW; LENOIR, NC; Owner: FOOTHILLS RADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WPWT (870 AM; daytime; 10 kW; COLONIAL HEIGHTS, TN; Owner: INFORMATION COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WCSZ (1070 AM; 50 kW; SANS SOUCI, SC; Owner: WHYZ RADIO, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in West Jefferson:
  • WMMY (106.1 FM; JEFFERSON, NC; Owner: 106.1, INC.)
  • W267AN (101.3 FM; WILKESBORO, NC; Owner: TRIAD FAMILY NETWORK, INC.)
  • W285DG (104.9 FM; BOONE, NC; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • W225AA (92.9 FM; BOONE, NC; Owner: ISOTHERMAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • WECR-FM (102.3 FM; BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC; Owner: RONDINARO BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WZJS (100.7 FM; BANNER ELK, NC; Owner: HIGHLAND COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATES, LLC)
  • WHCB (91.5 FM; BRISTOL, TN; Owner: APPALACHIAN EDUC. COMMUNICATION CORP)
  • WCQR-FM (88.3 FM; KINGSPORT, TN; Owner: POSITIVE ALTERNATIVE RADIO, INC.)
  • WETS-FM (89.5 FM; JOHNSON CITY, TN; Owner: EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WXBQ-FM (96.9 FM; BRISTOL, TN; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WVTR (91.9 FM; MARION, VA; Owner: VIRGINIA TECH FOUNDATION INC)
  • WPJO (99.3 FM; ELIZABETHTON, TN; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • W214AP (90.7 FM; JOHNSON CITY, TN; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • WKBC-FM (97.3 FM; NORTH WILKESBORO, NC; Owner: WILKES BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WBRF (98.1 FM; GALAX, VA; Owner: BLUE RIDGE RADIO, INC.)
  • WMEV-FM (93.9 FM; MARION, VA; Owner: HOLSTON VALLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WMIT (106.9 FM; BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC; Owner: BLUE RIDGE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WNCW (88.7 FM; SPINDALE, NC; Owner: ISOTHERMAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • WOLD-FM (102.5 FM; MARION, VA; Owner: EMERALD SOUND, INC.)
  • WTFM (98.5 FM; KINGSPORT, TN; Owner: HOLSTON VALLEY BROADCASTING CORP.)

TV broadcast stations around West Jefferson:
  • W25AY (Channel 25; JEFFERSON, NC; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA)
  • WCYB-TV (Channel 5; BRISTOL, VA; Owner: APPALACHIAN BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • W59AK (Channel 59; ZIONVILLE, NC; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA)
  • W65DT (Channel 65; BOONE, NC; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA)


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1
  • Doc Ray, Within The City Limits Of, Type: Tower, Structure height: 54 m, Overall height: 56 m, Call Sign: KNKN693
    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... (+8 more)
    Grant Date: 09/06/2000, Expiration Date: 10/01/2010
    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: 2
  • 240 Radio Rd, Type: Tower, Structure height: 93.9 m, Overall height: 93.9 m
    Registrant: Caddell Broadcasting Inc Dba , West Jefferson, NC 28694, Phone: (910) 246-6001, Email:
  • Wayne E Eberhard, Hp-0035, 3399 Mt. Jefferson Road, Type: Tower, Structure height: 30.4 m, Overall height: 30.4 m
    Registrant: North Carolina State Highway Patrol, 4702 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-4702, Phone: (919) 662-5444, Email:

FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • Atop Mount Jefferson, Type: Tower, Structure height: 18 m, Overall height: 24 m, Call Sign: WPKH919
    Assigned Frequencies : 462.900 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/15/2002, Expiration Date: 02/26/2012, Certifier: Gray L Fulk
    Registrant: Vanguard Communication Services, Inc., 201 Club House Drive, Pilot Mountain, NC 27041, Phone: (336) 719-2337, Fax: (336) 969-0294, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 5
  • Atop Mount Jefferson, Type: Pole, Structure height: 15 m, Overall height: 17 m, Call Sign: WPLG778
    Assigned Frequencies : 47.2600 MHz, 47.1000 MHz, 47.1000 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/19/2002, Expiration Date: 04/10/2012, Certifier: John M Burns Jr
    Registrant: Nc Dot Eicu, 4809 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606, Phone: (919) 733-2220, Fax: (919) 733-1192, Email:
  • Lat: 36.393472 Lon: -81.460389, Call Sign: KD50378
    Assigned Frequencies : 155.280 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/04/2004, Expiration Date: 11/28/2014
    Registrant: High Country Communications Inc, Linville, NC 28646, Phone: (828) 733-1822, Email:
  • Atop Mt Jefferson State Park, Call Sign: KWE554
    Assigned Frequencies : 155.280 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/10/1995, Expiration Date: 11/28/2000, Cancelation Date: 01/28/2001
    Registrant: Ashe County Rescue Squad, West Jefferson, NC 28694, Phone: (919) 246-3215
  • Hwy 221 On Mount Jefferson Rd, Call Sign: WAY707
    Assigned Frequencies : 158.265 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/22/2005, Expiration Date: 03/02/2015
    Registrant: Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corp, 1216 Blowing Rock Blvd, Lenoir, NC 28645, Phone: (828) 758-2383, Fax: (828) 757-0961, Email:
  • Lat: 36.384722 Lon: -81.499833, Call Sign: WQIF891
    Assigned Frequencies : 451.300 MHz, 451.350 MHz, 456.350 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/29/2008, Expiration Date: 01/29/2018, Certifier: Ronnie Miller
    Registrant: Communication Service, Inc., 216 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC 28801, Phone: (828) 250-0030, Fax: (828) 250-0033, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 4
  • Various Locations, Overall height: 6.1 m, Call Sign: WPNC817
    Assigned Frequencies : 956.331 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/07/1997, Expiration Date: 03/07/2002, Cancelation Date: 06/09/2002
    Registrant: Phone: (704) 758-2383
  • WEST JEFFERSON, Mt Jefferson Rd E Of W Jefferson At Base Of Mt Jefferson, Type: Pipe, Structure height: 9.8 m, Call Sign: WPQZ681, Licensee ID: L00163220
    Assigned Frequencies : 11685.0 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/19/2000, Expiration Date: 12/19/2010, Certifier: Michael C Lowe
    Registrant: Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation, 1216 Blowing Rock Boulevard Ne, Lenoir, NC 28645, Phone: (828) 758-2383, Fax: (828) 757-8756
  • STATION, Mt Jefferson Rd E Of W Jeffrsn At Base Of Mt Jefferson, Overall height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WHC441
    Assigned Frequencies : 2133.20 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/18/1996, Expiration Date: 03/05/2002, Cancelation Date: 06/09/2002
    Registrant: Phone: (704) 758-2383
  • Jefferson, HP-1135, 3399 Mount Jefferson Pk. Rd., Type: Tower, Structure height: 30.4 m, Call Sign: WIA540
    Assigned Frequencies : 953.900 MHz, 6775.00 MHz, 6755.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/19/1999, Expiration Date: 08/18/2009
    Registrant: North Carolina State Highway Patrol, 4702 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-4702, Phone: (919) 662-4440, Fax: (919) 662-4444, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 39 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in West Jefferson)

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 4
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-38-112 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 183 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-235 SERIES (115 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 2487L , Serial Number: 38-79A0721, Year manufactured: 1979, Airworthiness Date: 02/27/1979
    Registrant (Individual): Ronald W Worley, 178 Woodland Way, West Jefferson, NC 28694
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-140 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 462FL , Serial Number: 28-7125260, Year manufactured: 1971, Airworthiness Date: 03/11/1971
    Registrant (Individual): James D Long, 187 Barnett Street P O Box 521, West Jefferson, NC 28694
  • Aircraft: MITCHELL ART ZENAIR CH 601 XL (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: BOMBARDIER ROTAX (ALL) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 609WA , Serial Number: 6-9306, Year manufactured: 2002, Airworthiness Date: 08/24/2005
    Registrant (Individual): Robert B Sr Clifton, 119 Highland Meadows Dr, West Jefferson, NC 28694
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182M (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 119 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 71511 , Serial Number: 18259647, Year manufactured: 1969, Airworthiness Date: 10/23/1969
    Registrant (Individual): Ronnie R Taylor, 214 Chestnut Ridge Trl # Tr, West Jefferson, NC 28694


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 39
  • Hazardous Condition: 50

Incident types - West Jefferson


See Full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Statistics for West Jefferson, NC

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