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Carter County

Population in July 2007: 4,451.
Males: 2,220  (49.9%)
Females: 2,231  (50.1%)

Median resident age:  34.5 years
Kentucky median age:  35.9 years

Zip code: 41181


Estimated median household income in 2007: $34,286 (it was $26,782 in 2000)
Willard:  $34,286
Kentucky:  $40,267

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $16,293
Willard:  $16,293
Kentucky:  $21,951

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $59,260 (it was $39,900 in 2000)
Willard:  $59,260
Kentucky:  $114,300

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $76,366; Detached houses: $95,450; Townhouses or other attached units: $98,382; Mobile homes: $29,684

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Races in Willard:

  • White Non-Hispanic (99.2%)
  • Hispanic (0.7%)

2008 cost of living index in Willard: 75.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 620 feet

Land area: 90.2 square miles.

Population density: 49 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).




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For population 25 years and over in Willard

  • High school or higher: 62.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.2%
  • Unemployed: 13.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 38.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Willard CCD

  • Never married: 17.9%
  • Now married: 67.1%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 5.8%
  • Divorced: 9.2%

21 residents are foreign born

This place:  0.5%
Kentucky:  2.0%

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

Willard:  0.7% ($272)
Kentucky:  0.8% ($610)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Huntington, WV (27.2 miles , pop. 51,475).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Lexington-Fayette, KY (88.5 miles , pop. 260,512).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (354.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Grayson, KY (2.5 miles ), Webbville, KY (2.9 miles ), Grahn, KY (3.0 miles ), Isonville, KY (3.5 miles ), Cannonsburg, KY (3.5 miles ), Olive Hill, KY (4.0 miles ), Blaine, KY (4.0 miles ), Ashland Rural, KY (4.0 miles ).

Latitude: 38.25 N, Longitude: 82.89 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 606

Willard household income distribution Willard home values distribution

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (22%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (10%)
  • Metal and metal products (7%)
  • Broadcasting and telecommunications (6%)
  • Food (5%)
  • Accommodation and food services (4%)
  • Repair and maintenance (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (20%)
  • Educational services (13%)
  • Accommodation and food services (12%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Social assistance (5%)
  • Apparel (5%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (14%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (7%)
  • Construction laborers (7%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Registered nurses (10%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (8%)
  • Cashiers (8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5%)
  • Personal appearance workers (5%)



Willard-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Kentucky state average. It is 29% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/23/1968, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 31.3 miles away from the Willard place center killed 7 people and injured 93 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/8/1965, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 15.4 miles away from the place center injured 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


Willard-area historical earthquake activity is below Kentucky state average. It is 89% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 57.2 miles away from Willard center
On 9/7/1988 at 02:28:09, a magnitude 4.6 (4.5 MB, 4.6 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 54.1 miles away from the city center
On 11/2/2006 at 17:53:02, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 90.2 miles away from the city center
On 11/23/2006 at 10:42:57, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, 4.3 LG) earthquake occurred 90.9 miles away from Willard 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 89.9 miles away from the city center
On 10/26/1995 at 00:37:28, a magnitude 4.0 (3.9 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 83.9 miles away from Willard center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS)

Hospitals/medical centers near Willard:
  • KINGS DAUGHTERS MEDICAL CENTER (about 17 miles; ASHLAND, KY)
  • OUR LADY OF BELLEFONTE HOSPITAL (about 17 miles; ASHLAND, KY)
  • THREE RIVERS MEDICAL CENTER (about 19 miles; LOUISA, KY)

Political contributions by individuals in Willard, KY

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Willard:
  • MARSHALL UNIVERSITY (about 28 miles; HUNTINGTON, WV; Full-time enrollment: 12,361)
  • MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY (about 30 miles; MOREHEAD, KY; FT enrollment: 6,866)
  • SHAWNEE STATE UNIVERSITY (about 38 miles; PORTSMOUTH, OH; FT enrollment: 2,849)
  • WEST VIRGINIA STATE COLLEGE (about 73 miles; INSTITUTE, WV; FT enrollment: 3,688)
  • EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY (about 84 miles; RICHMOND, KY; FT enrollment: 11,214)
  • OHIO UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 86 miles; ATHENS, OH; FT enrollment: 18,721)
  • HOCKING TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 89 miles; NELSONVILLE, OH; FT enrollment: 4,050)

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Notable location: Camp Webb (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Willard include: Johns Run Church (A), Savage Memorial Church (B), Wolf Creek Church (C), Mount Chapel Church (D), Oak Grove Church (E), Huff Run Church (F), Old School Church (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Cooksey Cemetery (1), Edison Cemetery (2), Kitchen Cemetery (3), Hall Cemetery (4), Webb Cemetery (5), Ratcliff Cemetery (6), McDavid Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoir: Grayson Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Beetree Fork (A), Bells Trace Creek (B), Mudlick Branch (C), Mullins Branch (D), Norton Branch (E), Brushy Creek (F), Candy Branch (G), Peter Branch (H), Cook Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

 

Average household size:
This place:  2.7 people
Kentucky:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  73.3%
Whole state:  69.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  3.2%
Whole state:  4.5%

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

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  24.5%
Whole state:  15.8%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  7.8%
Whole state:  6.6%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Willard, KY



Willard compared to Kentucky state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Willard (2009 data):
  • The First National Bank of Grayson: Willard Branch at 8752 S St Hwy 1, branch established on 1975-02-18. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $198.7 mil, Deposits: $174.8 mil, headquarters in Grayson, KY, positive income, 6 total offices, Holding Company: First Grayson Bancorp, Inc.



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2004 Presidential Election results in Carter County Kentucky:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Electricity (61%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (18%)
  • Wood (10%)
  • Utility gas (7%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (4%)
  • Coal or coke (1%)


Religion statistics for Willard

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionChristian Churches and Churches of ChristNational Association of Free Will BaptistsUnited Methodist Church The Wesleyan Church
Adherents31.1%25.3%14.9%9.6%7.2%
Congregations18.9%20.8%15.1%11.3%11.3%
NameChurch of the NazareneAssemblies of GodCatholic ChurchChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)Other religions
Adherents5.4%1.8%1.3%1.1%2.2%
Congregations5.7%1.9%1.9%3.8%9.4%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


4.90% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($28,253 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.90%
Kentucky average:  6.98%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Boyd County, KY  0.69% ($31,129 average AGI)
from Rowan County, KY  0.52% ($22,043)
from Greenup County, KY  0.38% ($25,500)


4.40% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($27,580 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.40%
Kentucky average:  6.74%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Boyd County, KY  0.59% ($27,358 average AGI)
to Rowan County, KY  0.58% ($26,019)
to Greenup County, KY  0.45% ($30,950)


Strongest AM radio stations in Willard:
  • WGOH (1370 AM; 5 kW; GRAYSON, KY; Owner: CARTER COUNTY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WOKT (1040 AM; daytime; 3 kW; CANNONSBURG, KY; Owner: BIG RIVER RADIO, INC.-KY)
  • WVHU (800 AM; 5 kW; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTCR (1420 AM; 5 kW; KENOVA, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WRVC (930 AM; 5 kW; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: FIFTH AVENUE BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WKYH (600 AM; 5 kW; PAINTSVILLE, KY; Owner: HIGHLANDS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WLGC (1520 AM; daytime; 5 kW; GREENUP, KY; Owner: GREENUP COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHRD (1470 AM; 5 kW; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: CONCORD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBGS (1030 AM; daytime; 10 kW; POINT PLEASANT, WV; Owner: BIG RIVER RADIO, INC.)
  • WPRT (960 AM; 5 kW; PRESTONSBURG, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY RADIO NETWORK, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Willard:
  • WUGO (102.3 FM; GRAYSON, KY; Owner: CARTER COUNTY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WDGG (93.7 FM; ASHLAND, KY; Owner: FIFTH AVENUE B/CASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WPAY-FM (104.1 FM; PORTSMOUTH, OH; Owner: RADIO STATIONS WPAY/WPFB, INC.)
  • WBKS (107.1 FM; IRONTON, OH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMKY (90.3 FM; MOREHEAD, KY; Owner: MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WOSP (91.5 FM; PORTSMOUTH, OH; Owner: THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WZAQ (92.3 FM; LOUISA, KY; Owner: LOUISA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WRVC-FM (92.7 FM; CATLETTSBURG, KY; Owner: FIFTH AVENUE BROADCASTING CO., INC)
  • WBVB (97.1 FM; COAL GROVE, OH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WVWV (89.9 FM; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WKLC-FM (105.1 FM; ST. ALBANS, WV; Owner: WKLC, INC.)
  • WAMX (106.3 FM; MILTON, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WKEE-FM (100.5 FM; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WQHY (95.5 FM; PRESTONSBURG, KY; Owner: WDOC, INC.)
  • WKLW-FM (94.7 FM; PAINTSVILLE, KY; Owner: B & G BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WLGC-FM (105.7 FM; GREENUP, KY; Owner: GREENUP COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WOKE (98.3 FM; GARRISON, KY; Owner: BIG RIVER RADIO, INC.)
  • WOUL-FM (89.1 FM; IRONTON, OH; Owner: OHIO UNIVERSITY)
  • WOHP (88.3 FM; PORTSMOUTH, OH; Owner: THE CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY)
  • WBMK (88.5 FM; MOREHEAD, KY; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)

TV broadcast stations around Willard:
  • WPBY-TV (Channel 33; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WVAH-TV (Channel 11; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WVAH LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WSAZ-TV (Channel 3; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WOWK-TV (Channel 13; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA MEDIA HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WUPX-TV (Channel 67; MOREHEAD, KY; Owner: PAXSON LEXINGTON LICENSE, INC.)
  • WPBO (Channel 42; PORTSMOUTH, OH; Owner: THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WCHS-TV (Channel 8; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WCHS LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WHCP (Channel 30; PORTSMOUTH, OH; Owner: TELEVISION PROPERTIES, INC.)
  • WKAS (Channel 25; ASHLAND, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WKMR (Channel 38; MOREHEAD, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • W14CU (Channel 14; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: VENTANA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • W49BN (Channel 49; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNCATIONS LPTV, INC.)
  • WTSF (Channel 61; ASHLAND, KY; Owner: TRI STATE FAMILY BROADCASTING, INC.)

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

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

Willard fatal accident list:
Jun 16, 2005 06:38 AM, Sr-1, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 6, Fatalities: 1
Jul 3, 1988 07:10 AM, 1, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1


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