Newburg, West Virginia

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Population in 2022: 259 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -28.1%
 
Males: 136  (52.6%)
Females: 123  (47.4%)
Median resident age:

56.3 years
West Virginia median age:

42.9 years

Zip codes: 26410.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $48,427 (it was $24,063 in 2000)
Newburg:

$48,427
WV:

$54,329

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,402 (it was $9,952 in 2000)

Newburg town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $50,955 (it was $32,000 in 2000)
Newburg:

$50,955
WV:

$155,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $64,548; detached houses: $69,036; mobile homes: $30,904

Median gross rent in 2022: $682.

March 2022 cost of living index in Newburg: 83.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 16.9%

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  • Races in Newburg, WV (2022)
    • 21089.7%White alone
    • 208.5%Two or more races
    • 20.9%Asian alone
    • 20.9%Hispanic

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According to our research of West Virginia and other state lists, there were 9 registered sex offenders living in Newburg, West Virginia as of April 24, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Newburg is 41 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (40.4%), German (36.9%), European (6.4%), Irish (4.3%), English (2.8%), French (2.1%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1260 feet

Land area: 0.79 square miles.

Population density: 329 people per square mile   (very low).

Newburg, West Virginia map

3 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.3%
West Virginia:

1.6%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Newburg town:

0.6% ($199)
West Virginia:

0.6% ($378)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pittsburgh, PA (73.2 miles , pop. 334,563).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (254.0 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Tunnelton, WV (2.4 miles ),
Reedsville, WV (3.0 miles ),
Grafton, WV (3.1 miles ),
Rowlesburg, WV (3.1 miles ),
Kingwood, WV (3.3 miles ),
Masontown, WV (3.4 miles ),
Albright, WV (3.7 miles ),
Brookhaven, WV (4.0 miles )

Latitude: 39.39 N, Longitude: 79.85 W

Area code: 304

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

3.6%
West Virginia:

4.0%
Most common industries in Newburg, WV (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (13.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (11.0%)
  • Metal & metal products (9.2%)
  • Educational services (8.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.4%)
  • Construction (5.5%)
  • Chemicals (4.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Metal & metal products (12.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (11.1%)
  • Construction (9.5%)
  • Chemicals (7.9%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (7.9%)
  • Educational services (7.9%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (6.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (32.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (13.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (10.9%)
  • Public administration (8.7%)
  • Educational services (8.7%)
  • Clothing & accessories, including shoe, stores (6.5%)
  • Private households (6.5%)
Most common occupations in Newburg, WV (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Cashiers (9.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.5%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.5%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (4.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Cashiers (11.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.5%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (7.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.8%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (13.0%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (10.9%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (8.7%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (6.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.5%)
  • Cashiers (6.5%)

Average climate in Newburg, West Virginia

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Newburg, West Virginia average temperatures Newburg, West Virginia average precipitation Newburg, West Virginia humidity Newburg, West Virginia wind speed Newburg, West Virginia snowfall Newburg, West Virginia sunshine Newburg, West Virginia clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 Ozone Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 60.1. This is better than average.

City:

60.1
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 1.14. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 15.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.14
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 33.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 18.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

33.1
U.S.:

33.3
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2014 was 0.00291. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 15.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00291
U.S.:

0.00931

Tornado activity:

Newburg-area historical tornado activity is slightly above West Virginia state average. It is 63% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/3/1980, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 10.2 miles away from the Newburg town center injured 19 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/19/1967, a category F3 tornado 27.9 miles away from the town center killed one person and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Newburg-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above West Virginia state average. It is 42% 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 145.4 miles away from Newburg center
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) earthquake occurred 148.3 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 167.9 miles away from Newburg center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 212.5 miles away from the city center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 235.2 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, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 142.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Preston County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 10, Floods: 9, Landslides: 5, Mudslides: 4, Hurricanes: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Blizzard: 1, Snowfall: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tornado: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Newburg topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Newburg:

  • GRAFTON CITY HOSPITAL (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; GRAFTON, WV)
  • PRESTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 11 miles away; KINGWOOD, WV)
  • ROSEWOOD CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; GRAFTON, WV)
  • GRAFTON TAYLOR CO HEALTH DEPARTMENT HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; GRAFTON, WV)
  • PRESTON MEMORIAL HOMECARE (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; KINGWOOD, WV)
  • HEARTLAND OF PRESTON COUNTY (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; KINGWOOD, WV)
  • FAIRMONT GENERAL HOSPITAL HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 16 miles away; FAIRMONT, WV)

Airports located in Newburg:

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Newburg:

  • Fairmont State University (about 18 miles; Fairmont, WV; Full-time enrollment: 3,714)
  • West Virginia University (about 18 miles; Morgantown, WV; FT enrollment: 27,429)
  • Waynesburg University (about 40 miles; Waynesburg, PA; FT enrollment: 2,080)
  • California University of Pennsylvania (about 47 miles; California, PA; FT enrollment: 7,773)
  • Frostburg State University (about 53 miles; Frostburg, MD; FT enrollment: 4,944)
  • Westmoreland County Community College (about 61 miles; Youngwood, PA; FT enrollment: 4,669)
  • Allegany College of Maryland (about 63 miles; Cumberland, MD; FT enrollment: 2,407)

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • Integrity Christian High School has relocated to Rt 26 South, P O Box 457, Kingwood, WV 26537; (304) 329-2498

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Newburg Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Creek: Little Raccoon Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Wally Fromhart - Football player and coach.

Preston County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Newburg that have no violations reported:

  • NEWBURG TOWN OF (Population served: 845, Primary Water Source Type: Purch surface water)
Average household size:
This town:

2.5 people
West Virginia:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

75.4%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

3.7%
Whole state:

6.6%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Newburg:

Marital status in Newburg, WV
  • Never married: 23.7%
  • Now married: 62.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 6.9%
  • Divorced: 7.5%

For population 25 years and over in Newburg:

  • High school or higher: 88.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.5%
  • Unemployed: 12.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 38.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.7
West Virginia average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Newburg, WV (based on Preston County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant4,77761
Evangelical Protestant2,30237
Catholic1,3495
Other3663
None24,726-
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: 5
Preston County:

1.65 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.41 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Preston County:

0.66 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.09 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 21
Preston County:

6.95 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 13
This county:

4.30 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

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

11.6%
State:

12.2%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

29.0%
West Virginia:

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

8.6%
State:

13.1%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Newburg:

48.2%
West Virginia:

51.8%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

45.5%
West Virginia:

49.7%

Average BMI:
Newburg:

29.0
West Virginia:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

21.1%
West Virginia:

20.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Newburg:

16.0%
West Virginia:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.6
West Virginia:

6.9

Overweight people:
Here:

32.8%
West Virginia:

34.8%

General health condition:
This city:

48.8%
West Virginia:

58.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Newburg:

84.5%
West Virginia:

78.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of Newburg, WV Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$89
Solid Waste Management 0$0 3$886
Financial Administration 0$0 1$500
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$60
Water Supply 0$0 2$1,400
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$595
Totals for Government 0$0 15$3,529

Newburg government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $103,000 ($397.68)
    Health - Other: $32,000 ($123.55)
    Sewerage: $29,000 ($111.97)
    General Public Buildings: $16,000 ($61.78)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $16,000 ($61.78)
    Financial Administration: $16,000 ($61.78)
    Central Staff Services: $16,000 ($61.78)
    Regular Highways: $13,000 ($50.19)
    Police Protection: $3,000 ($11.58)
    Local Fire Protection: $3,000 ($11.58)
    Public Welfare - Other: $2,000 ($7.72)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $40,000 ($154.44)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $280,000 ($1081.08)
    General - Other: $1,000 ($3.86)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $28,000 ($108.11)

Newburg government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $82,000 ($316.60)
    Sewerage: $59,000 ($227.80)
  • Miscellaneous - Special Assessments: $280,000 ($1081.08)
    General Revenue - Other: $3,000 ($11.58)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($3.86)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $160,000 ($617.76)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $1,000 ($3.86)
  • Tax - Amusements Sales: $27,000 ($104.25)
    Public Utilities Sales: $26,000 ($100.39)
    Property: $15,000 ($57.92)
    Other License: $1,000 ($3.86)

Newburg government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $989,000 ($3818.53)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $974,000 ($3760.62)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $15,000 ($57.92)

Newburg government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $174,000 ($671.81)

Strongest AM radio stations in Newburg:

  • WMMN (920 AM; 5 kW; FAIRMONT, WV; Owner: FANTASIA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WWVA (1170 AM; 53 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WAJR (1440 AM; 5 kW; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WFSP (1560 AM; daytime; 1 kW; KINGWOOD, WV; Owner: WFSP, INC.)
  • WCLG (1300 AM; 2 kW; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: BOWERS BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WTBZ (1260 AM; 0 kW; GRAFTON, WV; Owner: APPALACHIAN RADIO LLC)
  • WBUC (1460 AM; 5 kW; BUCKHANNON, WV; Owner: CAT RADIO, INC.)
  • WFRB (560 AM; 5 kW; FROSTBURG, MD; Owner: WTBO-WKGO CORPORATION, L.L.C.)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WVSC (990 AM; 10 kW; SOMERSET, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WTCS (1490 AM; 1 kW; FAIRMONT, WV; Owner: FAIRMONT BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Newburg:

  • WKKW (97.9 FM; FAIRMONT, WV; Owner: DESCENDANTS TRUST, LAUREN M.KELLEY, TRUSTEE)
  • WVPM (90.9 FM; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WKMM (96.7 FM; KINGWOOD, WV; Owner: MARPAT CORPORATION)
  • WFSP-FM (107.7 FM; KINGWOOD, WV; Owner: WFSP, INC.)
  • WWHC (92.3 FM; OAKLAND, MD; Owner: OAKLAND MEDIA GROUP, INC)
  • WDKL (95.9 FM; GRAFTON, WV; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • WRIJ (106.9 FM; MASONTOWN, PA; Owner: HE'S ALIVE INC.)
  • WVAQ (101.9 FM; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WOGG (94.9 FM; OLIVER, PA; Owner: KEYMARKET LICENSES, LLC)
  • WZST (100.9 FM; WESTOVER, WV; Owner: TSCHUDY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WBHZ (91.9 FM; ELKINS, WV; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WDBS (97.1 FM; SUTTON, WV; Owner: SUMMIT MEDIA BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WWPN (101.1 FM; WESTERNPORT, MD; Owner: ERNEST F. SANTMYIRE)
  • WZWA (90.1 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: MARANATHA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WKJL (88.1 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: HE'S ALIVE, INC.)
  • WBVQ (93.1 FM; BARRACKVILLE, WV; Owner: CAT RADIO, INC.)
  • WGYE (102.7 FM; MANNINGTON, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WQWV (103.7 FM; FISHER, WV; Owner: MCGUIRE BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • W242AD (96.3 FM; OAKLAND, MD; Owner: FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WGIE (92.7 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Newburg:

  • WNPB-TV (Channel 24; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WVFX (Channel 46; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: DAVIS TELEVISION CLARKSBURG, LLC)
  • WBOY-TV (Channel 12; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA MEDIA HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WGPT (Channel 36; OAKLAND, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)

Newburg fatal accident list:

Aug 29, 2020 03:26 AM, Cr-60, Lat: 39.380056, Lon: -79.864853, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Nov 21, 2016 12:41 AM, Cr-92, Lat: 39.364797, Lon: -79.849586, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Dec 3, 2015 07:44 AM, Sr-92, Lat: 39.404014, Lon: -79.834267, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Aug 7, 2012 12:07 AM, Cr-92, Lat: 39.376503, Lon: -79.851553, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
May 10, 2011 03:54 PM, Sr-92, Lat: 39.372061, Lon: -79.850006, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
Oct 4, 2009 06:47 PM, Cr-26/32, Lat: 39.431867, Lon: -79.798383, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Sep 17, 1989 04:24 PM, 92, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 2
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 39Number of bridges
  • 207ft / 62.7mTotal length
  • $8,077,000Total costs
  • 25,015Total average daily traffic
  • 2,834Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Newburg, WV - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 41910-1919
  • 21920-1929
  • 81930-1939
  • 21940-1949
  • 21970-1979
  • 41980-1989
  • 81990-1999
  • 82000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Newburg, WV

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • EVANSVILLE BPS, Evansville Bps On Us Rte. 50, .81km W Of Jct. Us Rte. 50/ Wv Rte. 92 (Lat: 39.335417 Lon: -79.864806), Type: Tower, Structure height: 15.2 m, Call Sign: WPTY456,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.470 MHz, Grant Date: 11/13/2021, Expiration Date: 01/11/2032, Certifier: Lauren Gougheuour, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern, Suite E # 501, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:

  • L11, Lat: 39.387750 Lon: -79.853139, Call Sign: WQZA759,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.785 MHz, Grant Date: 03/22/2017, Expiration Date: 03/22/2027, Certifier: Shantrice Cruse-Scott, Registrant: Csx Transportation Inc, 6735 Southpoint Dr S, 4th Flr J958, Jacksonville, FL 32216, Phone: (904) 332-5925, Fax: (904) 332-6013, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KB8CYV, Grant Date: 05/16/1995, Expiration Date: 06/09/2002, Cancellation Date: 06/11/2004, Registrant: James L Phillips, Route 1 Box 14, Newburg, WV 26410

  • Call Sign: KE8YWA, Licensee ID: L02690989, Grant Date: 07/28/2023, Expiration Date: 07/28/2033, Certifier: Nathan A Cogar, Registrant: Nathan A Cogar, 10536 N Mountaineer Hwy, Newburg, WV 26410


2004 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2004 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 19. The highest number of reported fires - 47 took place in 2009, and the least - 8 in 2016. The data has a dropping trend.
    Fire incident types in Newburg, WV When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (52.7%), and Outside Fires (30.1%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Newburg, WV
    • 15452.7%Structure Fires
    • 8830.1%Outside Fires
    • 4314.7%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 72.4%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Newburg, WV
Most common first names in Newburg, WV among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William1477.3 years
Mary1175.2 years
James1172.7 years
Charles972.0 years
John763.0 years
Mildred680.0 years
George677.5 years
Robert666.7 years
Frank571.4 years
Harry582.6 years
Most common last names in Newburg, WV among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Pyles1770.9 years
Bolyard1374.1 years
Mitter1277.8 years
Mcginnis1272.4 years
Lyons1066.3 years
Watkins1073.5 years
Larew873.8 years
Sheets780.2 years
Shay777.3 years
Mcdaniel670.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Newburg, WV
  • 63.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 12.4%Electricity
  • 7.2%Coal or coke
  • 7.2%Wood
  • 6.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.1%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Newburg, WV
  • 36.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 31.6%Electricity
  • 31.6%Wood


Newburg compared to West Virginia state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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