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Basye, Virginia

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Population in 2010: 1,253.
Males: 646  (51.6%)
Females: 607  (48.4%)
Median resident age:

47.4 years
Virginia median age:

39.0 years

Zip codes: 22810, 22824, 22842.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $61,169
Basye:

$61,169
VA:

$85,873

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $34,162

Basye CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $266,472
Basye:

$266,472
VA:

$365,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $331,330; detached houses: $336,795; townhouses or other attached units: $368,339; in 2-unit structures: $215,814; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $220,121; mobile homes: $82,184
March 2022 cost of living index in Basye: 83.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 7.8%

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  • Races in Basye, VA (2022)
    • 1,25192.7%White alone
    • 413.0%Hispanic
    • 211.6%Black alone
    • 100.7%Two or more races

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



According to our research of Virginia and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Basye, Virginia as of April 24, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Basye is 889 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: Irish (39.1%), English (15.7%), Italian (8.8%), German (6.5%), American (5.8%), British (5.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1354 feet

13 residents are foreign born

This place:

1.0%
Virginia:

12.6%

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Reston, VA (78.5 miles , pop. 56,407).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Washington, DC (96.1 miles , pop. 572,059).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (211.6 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Basye-Bryce Mountain, VA (1.3 miles ),
Mount Jackson, VA (3.0 miles ),
Timberville, VA (3.5 miles ),
Edinburg, VA (3.5 miles ),
New Market, VA (3.6 miles ),
Broadway, VA (3.7 miles ),
Woodstock, VA (4.0 miles ),
Maurertown, VA (4.4 miles )

Latitude: 38.81 N, Longitude: 78.79 W

Area code: 540

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

2.5%
Virginia:

2.7%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 36.7. This is significantly better than average.

City:

36.7
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 8.28. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 22.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.28
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.349. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 22.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.349
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 25.3. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 18.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

25.3
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Basye-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Virginia state average. It is 48% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/24/2001, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 46.8 miles away from the Basye place center injured 2 people and caused $2 million in damages.

On 4/28/2002, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 11.0 miles away from the place center injured 2 people and caused $2 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Basye-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Virginia state average. It is 47% 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 77.5 miles away from the city 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 204.1 miles away from Basye 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 74.4 miles away from the city center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 80.7 miles away from the city center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 204.6 miles away from Basye center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 97.3 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 Shenandoah County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 4, Storms: 4, Winter Storms: 4, Floods: 3, Droughts: 2, Snowstorms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Fire: 1, Tornado: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Basye:

  • LIFE CARE CENTER OF NEW MARKET (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; NEW MARKET, VA)
  • CONSULATE HEALTH CARE OF WOODSTOCK (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; WOODSTOCK, VA)
  • SHENANDOAH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 16 miles away; WOODSTOCK, VA)

Airports located in Basye:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Basye:

  • James Madison University (about 27 miles; Harrisonburg, VA; Full-time enrollment: 19,727)
  • Lord Fairfax Community College (about 33 miles; Middletown, VA; FT enrollment: 4,144)
  • Blue Ridge Community College (about 38 miles; Weyers Cave, VA; FT enrollment: 2,891)
  • Shenandoah University (about 43 miles; Winchester, VA; FT enrollment: 3,010)
  • University of Virginia-Main Campus (about 56 miles; Charlottesville, VA; FT enrollment: 22,274)
  • Piedmont Virginia Community College (about 58 miles; Charlottesville, VA; FT enrollment: 3,029)
  • Allegany College of Maryland (about 59 miles; Cumberland, MD; FT enrollment: 2,407)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Basye: Bird Haven (A), Bryce Resort (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Basye include: Powder Springs Church (A), Stony Creek Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Stoney Creek Cemetery (1), Powder Springs Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Lake Carroll (A), Lake Laura (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Saltpeter Run (A), Kelly Run (B), Beetle Run (C), Alum Run (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Choice's Entertainment Center (Amusement & Theme Parks; 682 Beauregard Drive).

Shenandoah County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.2 people
Virginia:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

67.7%
Whole state:

67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

7.2%
Whole state:

5.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.9% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Basye:

Marital status in Basye, VA
  • Never married: 23.0%
  • Now married: 58.2%
  • Separated: 1.5%
  • Widowed: 9.6%
  • Divorced: 7.7%

For population 25 years and over in Basye:

  • High school or higher: 98.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.9%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.6
Virginia average:

12.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Basye, VA (based on Shenandoah County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant11,35566
Evangelical Protestant6,38043
Catholic1,3742
Other3452
None22,539-
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: 10
Shenandoah County:

2.48 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

2.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.25 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.17 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
Shenandoah County:

1.24 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

1.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 26
Shenandoah County:

6.45 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 27
Here:

6.70 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.65 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

10.2%
Virginia:

9.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Shenandoah County:

25.9%
Virginia:

26.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

18.7%
State:

18.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Basye:

  • WSVA (550 AM; 10 kW; HARRISONBURG, VA; Owner: M. BELMONT VERSTANDIG, INC.)
  • WBTX (1470 AM; 5 kW; BROADWAY-TIMBERVILLE, VA; Owner: MASSANUTTEN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WSVG (790 AM; 1 kW; MOUNT JACKSON, VA; Owner: SHENANDOAH VALLEY TELEVISION LLC)
  • WKCW (1420 AM; 50 kW; WARRENTON, VA; Owner: WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WKCY (1300 AM; 5 kW; HARRISONBURG, VA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WELD (690 AM; daytime; 2 kW; FISHER, WV; Owner: SOUTH BRANCH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WMET (1150 AM; 50 kW; GAITHERSBURG, MD; Owner: BELTWAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WKTR (840 AM; daytime; 8 kW; EARLYSVILLE, VA; Owner: WKTR, INC.)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WHBG (1360 AM; 5 kW; HARRISONBURG, VA; Owner: M. BELMONT VERSTANDIG, INC.)
  • WWGB (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; INDIAN HEAD, MD; Owner: GOOD BODY MEDIA, LLC)
  • WAMM (1230 AM; 1 kW; WOODSTOCK, VA; Owner: HOMETOWN BROADCASTING, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Basye:

  • WMXH-FM (105.7 FM; LURAY, VA; Owner: EASY RADIO, INC.)
  • WOTC (88.3 FM; EDINBURG, VA; Owner: VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH - CHRISTIAN SCHOOL)
  • WQPO (100.7 FM; HARRISONBURG, VA; Owner: M. BELMONT VERSTANDIG, INC.)
  • WQWV (103.7 FM; FISHER, WV; Owner: MCGUIRE BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WMRA (90.7 FM; HARRISONBURG, VA; Owner: JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY BOARD OF VISITORS)
  • WBHB-FM (96.1 FM; BROADWAY, VA; Owner: HJV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WACL (98.5 FM; ELKTON, VA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WLTK (103.3 FM; NEW MARKET, VA; Owner: MASSANUTTEN BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WTRM (91.3 FM; WINCHESTER, VA; Owner: TIMBER RIDGE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WTON-FM (94.3 FM; STAUNTON, VA; Owner: HIGH IMPACT COMMUNICATIONS INC)
  • WELD-FM (101.7 FM; PETERSBURG, WV; Owner: SOUTH BRANCH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WAZR (93.7 FM; WOODSTOCK, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WINC-FM (92.5 FM; WINCHESTER, VA; Owner: MID ATLANTIC NETWORK, INC.)
  • WVTU (89.3 FM; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: VIRGINIA TECH FOUNDATION INC)
  • WDZN (100.1 FM; ROMNEY, WV; Owner: CHARTER EQUITIES, INC.)
  • W243AF (96.5 FM; FLINT HILL, VA; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • WCYK-FM (99.7 FM; STAUNTON, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WWPN (101.1 FM; WESTERNPORT, MD; Owner: ERNEST F. SANTMYIRE)
  • WVLS (89.7 FM; MONTEREY, VA; Owner: POCAHONTAS COMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE CORP.)
  • WVSB (104.1 FM; ROMNEY, WV; Owner: WEST VA. SCHS. FOR DEAF AND BLIND)

TV broadcast stations around Basye:

  • WAZT-CA (Channel 10; WOODSTOCK, VA; Owner: RUARCH ASSOCIATES LLC)
  • WAZH-CA (Channel 24; HARRISONBURG, VA; Owner: RUARCH ASSOCIATES LLC)
  • WHSV-TV (Channel 3; HARRISONBURG, VA; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • W17AL (Channel 17; MATHIAS, ETC., WV; Owner: WV EDUC'L.. B/CING. AUTHORITY)
  • W38AV (Channel 38; LURAY, VA; Owner: SHENANDOAH VALLEY EDUCATIONAL TV CORP.)
  • W45AW (Channel 45; FULKS RUN, VA; Owner: SHENANDOAH VALLEY EDUCATIONAL TV CORP.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 22Number of bridges
  • 112ft / 34.0mTotal length
  • $892,000Total costs
  • 7,437Total average daily traffic
  • 159Total average daily truck traffic
  • 8,737Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Basye, VA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 71930-1939
  • 21950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 61990-1999
  • 32000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Basye, VA

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1
  • Atop Bryce Mtn. 0.56 Km North Of Sr-263 (Lat: 38.809833 Lon: -78.768361), Type: Tower, Structure height: 15.2 m, Call Sign: KNKN895
    Assigned Frequencies: 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 846.510 MHzGrant Date: 09/01/2020, Expiration Date: 10/01/2030, Certifier: Gregory M RomanoRegistrant: Verizon Wireless, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 1974 Fairway Drive (Lat: 38.817194 Lon: -78.766000), Call Sign: WQOJ602,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.562 MHz, 159.622 MHz, 151.925 MHz, 154.540 MHz, Grant Date: 10/18/2011, Expiration Date: 10/18/2021, Cancellation Date: 12/18/2021, Certifier: Horst Locher, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern Suite E 501, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • Great North Mtn Lwr, Great North Mountain Lower Electronic Site (Lat: 38.864833 Lon: -78.799778), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 51.8 m, Call Sign: WRPJ517,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6912.50 MHz, Grant Date: 02/11/2022, Expiration Date: 10/01/2028, Certifier: Robert Folliard, Registrant: Wiley Rein LLP, 2050 M Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 719-7438, Email:

  • Great North Mtn Lwr, Great North Mountain Lower Electronic Site (Lat: 38.864833 Lon: -78.799778), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 51.8 m, Call Sign: WRPX608,
    Assigned Frequencies: 7037.50 MHz, Grant Date: 04/05/2022, Expiration Date: 10/01/2028, Certifier: Robert Folliard, Registrant: Wiley Rein LLP, 2050 M Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 719-7438, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Basye)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172G (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3821L, N3821L, N-3821L, Serial Number: 17253990, Year manufactured: 1965, Airworthiness Date: 12/07/1965, Certificate Issue Date: 02/13/2007
    Registrant (LLC): Sky Bryce Flying Club LLC, Po Box 508, Basye, VA 22810
  • Aircraft: SEAY KEN KOLB TWINSTAR (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: BOMBARDIER ROTAX (ALL) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 42435, N42435, N-42435, Serial Number: TS-071, Year manufactured: 1991, Airworthiness Date: 10/06/1992, Certificate Issue Date: 04/17/1991
    Registrant (Individual): Kenneth L Jr Seay, Po Box 80, Basye, VA 22810
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150H (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7016S, N7016S, N-7016S, Serial Number: 15067716, Year manufactured: 1967, Airworthiness Date: 10/25/1967, Certificate Issue Date: 04/18/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Lee L Eshelman, Po Box 844, Basye, VA 22810

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Basye, VA
  • 46.1%Electricity
  • 35.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 12.3%Utility gas
  • 3.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 2.2%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Basye, VA
  • 100.0%Electricity


Basye compared to Virginia state average:

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

Basye on our top lists:

  • #97 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Hungary (population 500+)"
There are 3 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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Total of 1 patent application in 2008-2024.

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