Belmont, West Virginia

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Population in 2022: 855 (100% urban, 0% rural).
Population change since 2000: -17.5%
 
Males: 452  (52.9%)
Females: 403  (47.1%)
Median resident age:

46.8 years
West Virginia median age:

42.9 years

Zip codes: 26134, 26170.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $54,526 (it was $27,375 in 2000)
Belmont:

$54,526
WV:

$54,329

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,725 (it was $14,802 in 2000)

Belmont city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $124,782 (it was $71,000 in 2000)
Belmont:

$124,782
WV:

$155,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $144,391; detached houses: $160,206; mobile homes: $43,332

Median gross rent in 2022: $582.

March 2022 cost of living index in Belmont: 89.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 9.9%
(9.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 45.5% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Belmont, WV (2022)
    • 79597.5%White alone
    • 131.6%Two or more races
    • 20.2%Hispanic

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Ancestries: American (37.7%), Irish (11.8%), German (9.0%), Greek (7.6%), English (5.7%), Italian (1.4%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 04/19/1946

Elevation: 619 feet

Land area: 0.44 square miles.

Population density: 1,961 people per square mile   (low).

Belmont, West Virginia map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $610 (0.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,082 (0.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Charleston, WV (74.1 miles , pop. 53,421).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Pittsburgh, PA (100.1 miles , pop. 334,563).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (328.2 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

St. Marys, WV (1.8 miles ),
Waverly, WV (2.7 miles ),
Reno, OH (2.7 miles ),
Williamstown, WV (3.2 miles ),
Marietta, OH (3.3 miles ),
Boaz, WV (3.5 miles ),
Devola, OH (3.6 miles ),
Cairo, WV (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 39.38 N, Longitude: 81.26 W

Area code: 304

Distribution of median household income in Belmont, WV in 2022
Distribution of house value in Belmont, WV in 2022
Belmont satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2018: 2 buildings, average cost: $400,000
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $75,000
  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $68,500
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $60,000
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $94,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Belmont, WV residents
Average permit cost in Belmont, WV
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.8%
West Virginia:

4.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +65 (+6.7%).
Most common industries in Belmont, WV (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (12.9%)
  • Health care (10.8%)
  • Chemicals (8.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.1%)
  • Construction (6.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.8%)
  • Public administration (4.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Chemicals (12.1%)
  • Construction (10.3%)
  • Educational services (7.6%)
  • Utilities (6.7%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.2%)
  • Public administration (4.5%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (22.4%)
  • Educational services (18.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (12.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.6%)
  • Public administration (5.2%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.8%)
  • Chemicals (4.3%)
Most common occupations in Belmont, WV (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.9%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (3.9%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (13.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.1%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Registered nurses (5.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.8%)

Average climate in Belmont, West Virginia

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 56.2. This is better than average.

City:

56.2
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 1.91. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 9.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.91
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 29.6. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

29.6
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

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

On 10/1/1986, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 26.2 miles away from the Belmont city center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 7/28/1981, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 3.2 miles away from the city center injured 8 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Belmont-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above West Virginia state average. It is 25% 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 206.3 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 152.9 miles away from Belmont 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 166.0 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 153.8 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 201.1 miles away from Belmont 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 165.1 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 Pleasants County (13) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 7, Floods: 6, Landslides: 4, Mudslides: 3, Hurricanes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Belmont topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Belmont:

  • CAREHAVEN OF PLEASANTS (506 RIVERVIEW DRIVE)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Belmont:

  • DAVITA - MARIETTA DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 9 miles away; MARIETTA, OH)
  • INTERIM HEALTHCARE (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; MARIETTA, OH)
  • VENCARE HOSPICE - MARIETTA (Hospital, about 10 miles away; MARIETTA, OH)
  • FMC - DIALYSIS SPECIALISTS OF MARIETTA (Dialysis Facility, about 10 miles away; MARIETTA, OH)
  • VOCA OF OHIO/HILLCREST GROUP HOME (Hospital, about 11 miles away; MARIETTA, OH)
  • SELBY GENERAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 11 miles away; MARIETTA, OH)
  • HARMAR PLACE REHAB AND EXTENDED CARE (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; MARIETTA, OH)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Belmont:

  • West Virginia University at Parkersburg (about 18 miles; Parkersburg, WV; Full-time enrollment: 2,619)
  • Ohio University-Main Campus (about 46 miles; Athens, OH; FT enrollment: 26,181)
  • Muskingum University (about 50 miles; New Concord, OH; FT enrollment: 2,073)
  • Hocking College (about 52 miles; Nelsonville, OH; FT enrollment: 4,146)
  • Zane State College (about 58 miles; Zanesville, OH; FT enrollment: 2,200)
  • Fairmont State University (about 60 miles; Fairmont, WV; FT enrollment: 3,714)
  • West Liberty University (about 65 miles; West Liberty, WV; FT enrollment: 2,728)

Public elementary/middle schools in Belmont:

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Points of interest:

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

Churches in Belmont include: Belmont Baptist Church (A), Belmont United Methodist Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Pleasants County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

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

BELMONT, CITY OF (Population served: 1,085, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 regular monitoring violations
Average household size:
This city:

2.3 people
West Virginia:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

64.8%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.5%
Whole state:

6.6%


No gay or lesbian households reported

65 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
62 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Belmont (2011 data):

  • The Pleasants County Bank: Belmont Branch at 519 Riverview Drive, branch established on 2005/12/09. Info updated 2007/08/22: Bank assets: $58.4 mil, Deposits: $51.5 mil, headquarters in Saint Marys, WV, positive income, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Pleasants County Bankshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Belmont:

Marital status in Belmont, WV
  • Never married: 34.9%
  • Now married: 40.8%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 9.6%
  • Divorced: 14.1%

For population 25 years and over in Belmont:

  • High school or higher: 89.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 10.6%
  • Unemployed: 3.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.2
West Virginia average:

11.1

Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Belmont
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Belmont, WV (based on Pleasants County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant1,62617
Evangelical Protestant76014
Catholic1651
None5,054-
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: 1
Pleasants County:

1.39 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

2.41 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
Pleasants County:

5.56 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
Here:

4.17 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

11.9%
West Virginia:

12.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Pleasants County:

29.9%
West Virginia:

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

15.2%
State:

13.1%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Belmont:

42.0%
West Virginia:

51.8%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Belmont:

41.0%
West Virginia:

49.7%

Average BMI:
Belmont:

33.4
West Virginia:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Belmont:

22.2%
West Virginia:

20.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Belmont:

11.1%
West Virginia:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.3
State:

6.9

Overweight people:
Belmont:

54.0%
West Virginia:

34.8%

General health condition:
This city:

51.1%
West Virginia:

58.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Belmont:

82.0%
West Virginia:

78.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of Belmont, 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
Water Supply 3$6,452$25,8080$0
Other Government Administration 2$3,767$22,6020$0
Solid Waste Management 1$2,285$27,4200$0
Streets and Highways 1$3,804$45,6480$0
Totals for Government 7$16,308$27,9570$0

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

  • Construction - Toll Highways: $18,000 ($21.05)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $112,000 ($130.99)
    General - Other: $53,000 ($61.99)
    Central Staff Services: $53,000 ($61.99)
    Sewerage: $40,000 ($46.78)
    Local Fire Protection: $26,000 ($30.41)
    Regular Highways: $12,000 ($14.04)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $54,000 ($63.16)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $63,000 ($73.68)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $309,000 ($361.40)
    Solid Waste Management: $149,000 ($174.27)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $16,000 ($18.71)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $369,000 ($431.58)
  • Tax - Property: $85,000 ($99.42)
    Public Utilities Sales: $40,000 ($46.78)
    Severance: $2,000 ($2.34)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,007,000 ($2347.37)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,947,000 ($2277.19)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $60,000 ($70.18)

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

  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $393,000 ($459.65)

Strongest AM radio stations in Belmont:

  • WJAW (630 AM; 1 kW; ST. MARYS, WV; Owner: JAWCO, INC.)
  • WBRJ (910 AM; 5 kW; MARIETTA, OH; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WWVA (1170 AM; 53 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WADC (1050 AM; 5 kW; PARKERSBURG, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WMOA (1490 AM; 1 kW; MARIETTA, OH; Owner: QUIET RADIO, INC.)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WKNR (850 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WLTP (1450 AM; 1 kW; PARKERSBURG, WV; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKYG (1230 AM; 1 kW; PARKERSBURG, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WBGS (1030 AM; daytime; 10 kW; POINT PLEASANT, WV; Owner: BIG RIVER RADIO, INC.)
  • WTAM (1100 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Belmont:

  • WRRR-FM (93.9 FM; ST. MARYS, WV; Owner: SEVEN RANGES RADIO COMPANY, INC.)
  • WDMX (100.1 FM; VIENNA, WV; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMBP (91.9 FM; BELPRE, OH; Owner: LOWER OHIO VALLEY EDUCATIONAL CORP.)
  • WXIL (95.1 FM; PARKERSBURG, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WVVV (96.9 FM; WILLIAMSTOWN, WV; Owner: BENNCO, INC.)
  • WHBR-FM (103.1 FM; PARKERSBURG, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WMRT (88.3 FM; MARIETTA, OH; Owner: MARIETTA COLLEGE)
  • WRVB (102.1 FM; MARIETTA, OH; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGGE (99.1 FM; PARKERSBURG, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WCVV (89.5 FM; BELPRE, OH; Owner: BELPRE EDUC. B/CNG FOUNDATION)
  • WNUS (107.1 FM; BELPRE, OH; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • W300AQ (107.9 FM; WILLIAMSTOWN, WV; Owner: CHRISTIAN VOICE OF CENTRAL OHIO, INC)
  • WRZZ (106.1 FM; ELIZABETH, WV; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WYMJ (99.5 FM; NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV; Owner: DAILEY CORPORATION)
  • WETZ-FM (103.9 FM; NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV; Owner: DAILEY CORPORATION)
  • WJAW-FM (100.9 FM; MCCONNELSVILLE, OH; Owner: QUIET RADIO INC. D/B/A WJAW RADIO)
  • WXCR (92.3 FM; NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV; Owner: SEVEN RANGES RADIO COMPANY, INC.)
  • WCMO (98.5 FM; MARIETTA, OH; Owner: MARIETTA COLLEGE)

TV broadcast stations around Belmont:

  • WTAP-TV (Channel 15; PARKERSBURG, WV; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • W45BW (Channel 45; PARKERSBURG, WV; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

Belmont fatal accident list:

Sep 17, 2021 03:50 AM, Cr-1, Lat: 39.375803, Lon: -81.254933, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Jun 30, 2015 87:99 PM, Sr-2, Lat: 39.374633, Lon: -81.276928, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Sep 26, 2007 02:45 AM, Triplett Street, Clark Street, Lat: 39.380847, Lon: -81.259936, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Apr 16, 1978 09:43 PM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Mar 8, 1977 09:25 PM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 66ft / 19.6mTotal length
  • $4,575,000Total costs
  • 26,080Total average daily traffic
  • 2,064Total average daily truck traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Belmont)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

6
  • State Rd Commission (Lat: 39.258972 Lon: -81.379278), Call Sign: KQF784,
    Assigned Frequencies: 47.2800 MHz, 47.3600 MHz, Grant Date: 07/08/2022, Expiration Date: 10/02/2032, Registrant: Wv Doh, Buckhannon, WV 26201, Phone: (304) 473-5361, Email:

  • Wv Rt 2 .9 Km S Of Wv Rt 2 & Cty Rt 1 Int (Lat: 39.378972 Lon: -81.266222), Type: Building, Structure height: 5 m, Call Sign: WPNS973,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.075 MHz, Grant Date: 05/02/2014, Expiration Date: 06/02/2024, Certifier: Carolyn S Peluso, Registrant: Belmont City Of, Belmont, WV 26134, Phone: (304) 665-2011

  • Pleasants Power Station (Lat: 39.368417 Lon: -81.290944), Call Sign: KNFZ366,
    Assigned Frequencies: 37.6000 MHz, Grant Date: 11/01/2013, Expiration Date: 11/22/2023, Cancellation Date: 01/27/2024, Certifier: Matthew Blake, Registrant: Etem Remediation Two LLC, 575 5th Avenue, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10017, Phone: (678) 557-4583, Email:

  • Wv Rte. 2, 9km South Of Wv Rte. 2 & Cr 1 Intersection (Lat: 39.378972 Lon: -81.266222), Type: Tank, Structure height: 5 m, Call Sign: WQAJ524, Licensee ID: L00875392,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.075 MHz, Grant Date: 06/15/2004, Expiration Date: 12/12/2004, Cancellation Date: 02/12/2005, Certifier: Carrie L Robinson, Registrant: City Of Belmont

  • Lat: 39.356750 Lon: -81.309444, Call Sign: WQTA939,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.750 MHz, 159.750 MHz, Grant Date: 09/22/2023, Expiration Date: 12/20/2033, Certifier: Earl Carlman, Registrant: Miller Communications, Inc., One Wireless Way, Suite 100, Parkersburg, WV 26101, Phone: (304) 863-8595, Fax: (304) 863-3786, Email:

  • Lat: 39.356167 Lon: -81.309639, Call Sign: WQTK776,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.285 MHz, 153.080 MHz, 153.110 MHz, 153.200 MHz, 153.320 MHz, Grant Date: 12/08/2023, Expiration Date: 02/25/2034, Certifier: David Farson, Registrant: Cara Enterprises, Inc., One Wireless Way, Suite 100, Las Vegas, NV 89140-0124, Phone: (702) 838-9728, Fax: (702) 363-4607, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Belmont)
Most common first names in Belmont, WV among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary1079.7 years
James873.9 years
William677.8 years
Robert680.3 years
Charles582.6 years
George469.0 years
Edna483.3 years
Harold483.2 years
Helen487.0 years
Ruth476.5 years
Most common last names in Belmont, WV among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Davis1076.9 years
Felter674.3 years
Kelly675.8 years
Smith682.0 years
Cantwell670.5 years
Adams584.8 years
Johnson480.7 years
Fauss475.8 years
Wilson472.8 years
Wells481.8 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Belmont, WV
  • 75.9%Utility gas
  • 24.1%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Belmont, WV
  • 88.0%Electricity
  • 12.0%Utility gas


Belmont compared to West 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.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
There are no pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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