Brandonville, West Virginia

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Population in 2022: 128 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +25.5%
 
Males: 54  (42.3%)
Females: 74  (57.7%)
Median resident age:

39.6 years
West Virginia median age:

42.9 years

Zip code: 26525

Estimated median household income in 2022: $77,073 (it was $28,125 in 2000)
Brandonville:

$77,073
WV:

$54,329

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $34,635 (it was $22,118 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $165,631 (it was $98,300 in 2000)
Brandonville:

$165,631
WV:

$155,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $541,034; detached houses: $194,330; mobile homes: over $1,000,000

Median gross rent in 2022: $789.

March 2022 cost of living index in Brandonville: 84.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 11.3%

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Ancestries: American (42.7%), German (19.6%), Irish (19.6%), Italian (4.2%), Scottish (2.8%), English (2.1%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1801 feet

Land area: 0.39 square miles.

Population density: 325 people per square mile   (very low).

Brandonville, West Virginia map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Brandonville town:

0.3% ($292)
West Virginia:

0.6% ($378)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pittsburgh, PA (56.8 miles , pop. 334,563).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (238.9 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Bruceton Mills, WV (1.1 miles),
Farmington, PA (3.2 miles ),
Markleysburg borough, PA (3.2 miles ),
Friendsville, MD (3.4 miles ),
Albright, WV (3.5 miles ),
Chalkhill, PA (3.5 miles),
Cheat Lake, WV (3.5 miles ),
Masontown, WV (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 39.67 N, Longitude: 79.62 W

Distribution of median household income in Brandonville, WV in 2022
Distribution of house value in Brandonville, WV in 2022

Brandonville satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.6%
West Virginia:

4.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +29 (+39.7%).

Average climate in Brandonville, West Virginia

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Brandonville, West Virginia average temperatures Brandonville, West Virginia average precipitation Brandonville, West Virginia humidity Brandonville, West Virginia wind speed Brandonville, West Virginia snowfall Brandonville, West Virginia sunshine Brandonville, 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 2022 was 36.3. This is significantly better than average.

City:

36.3
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 16.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.14
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 29.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 16.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

29.8
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 16.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00291
U.S.:

0.00931

Tornado activity:

Brandonville-area historical tornado activity is above West Virginia state average. It is 51% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/2/1998, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 34.0 miles away from the Brandonville town center injured 5 people and caused $6 million in damages.

On 6/3/1980, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 17.6 miles away from the town center injured 19 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Brandonville-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above West Virginia state average. It is 46% 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 151.7 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 132.6 miles away from Brandonville center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 156.3 miles away from Brandonville 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 253.5 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 234.8 miles away from Brandonville 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 148.6 miles away from Brandonville 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).
Brandonville topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Brandonville:

  • SOUTH FAYETTE NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; MARKLEYSBURG, PA)
  • HENRY CLAY VILLA, LP (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; MARKLEYSBURG, PA)
  • HEARTLAND OF PRESTON COUNTY (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; KINGWOOD, WV)
  • PRESTON MEMORIAL HOMECARE (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; KINGWOOD, WV)
  • AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; MORGANTOWN, WV)
  • PRESTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 15 miles away; KINGWOOD, WV)
  • REM-WV, INC., BROOKHAVEN ROAD (Hospital, about 16 miles away; MORGANTOWN, WV)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Brandonville:

  • West Virginia University (about 18 miles; Morgantown, WV; Full-time enrollment: 27,429)
  • California University of Pennsylvania (about 31 miles; California, PA; FT enrollment: 7,773)
  • Fairmont State University (about 32 miles; Fairmont, WV; FT enrollment: 3,714)
  • Waynesburg University (about 35 miles; Waynesburg, PA; FT enrollment: 2,080)
  • Frostburg State University (about 37 miles; Frostburg, MD; FT enrollment: 4,944)
  • Westmoreland County Community College (about 40 miles; Youngwood, PA; FT enrollment: 4,669)
  • Seton Hill University (about 45 miles; Greensburg, PA; FT enrollment: 2,167)

Points of interest:

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Church in Brandonville: Brandonville United Methodist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: James McGrew - Politician, John Hagans - Politician.

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

2.1 people
West Virginia:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

61.7%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

4.3%
Whole state:

6.6%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Brandonville:

Marital status in Brandonville, WV
  • Never married: 14.7%
  • Now married: 63.3%
  • Separated: 6.5%
  • Widowed: 4.8%
  • Divorced: 10.7%

For population 25 years and over in Brandonville:

  • High school or higher: 96.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 34.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 20.8%
  • Unemployed: 6.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 30.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.0
West Virginia average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Brandonville, 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
This county:

1.65 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

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

0.66 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

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

6.95 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 13
Preston County:

4.30 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

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

11.6%
West Virginia:

12.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Preston County:

29.0%
West Virginia:

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

8.6%
State:

13.1%
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
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$204
Totals for Government 0$0 7$204

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

  • Current Operations - Financial Administration: $8,000 ($62.50)
    General Public Buildings: $4,000 ($31.25)
    Regular Highways: $4,000 ($31.25)
    Central Staff Services: $3,000 ($23.44)
    Parks and Recreation: $3,000 ($23.44)
    Local Fire Protection: $2,000 ($15.62)
    Police Protection: $2,000 ($15.62)

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

  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $1,000 ($7.81)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $12,000 ($93.75)
  • Tax - Property: $13,000 ($101.56)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $29,000 ($226.56)

Strongest AM radio stations in Brandonville:

  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WAJR (1440 AM; 5 kW; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WWVA (1170 AM; 53 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WVSC (990 AM; 10 kW; SOMERSET, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • WMBS (590 AM; 1 kW; UNIONTOWN, PA; Owner: FAYETTE BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WFRB (560 AM; 5 kW; FROSTBURG, MD; Owner: WTBO-WKGO CORPORATION, L.L.C.)
  • WCLG (1300 AM; 2 kW; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: BOWERS BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WASP (1130 AM; daytime; 5 kW; BROWNSVILLE, PA; Owner: KEYMARKET LICENSES, LLC)
  • WMMN (920 AM; 5 kW; FAIRMONT, WV; Owner: FANTASIA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WKHB (620 AM; 6 kW; IRWIN, PA; Owner: BROADCAST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WLYE (850 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • WFSP (1560 AM; daytime; 1 kW; KINGWOOD, WV; Owner: WFSP, INC.)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Brandonville:

  • WVPM (90.9 FM; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WRIJ (106.9 FM; MASONTOWN, PA; Owner: HE'S ALIVE INC.)
  • WOGG (94.9 FM; OLIVER, PA; Owner: KEYMARKET LICENSES, LLC)
  • WKMM (96.7 FM; KINGWOOD, WV; Owner: MARPAT CORPORATION)
  • WWHC (92.3 FM; OAKLAND, MD; Owner: OAKLAND MEDIA GROUP, INC)
  • WFSP-FM (107.7 FM; KINGWOOD, WV; Owner: WFSP, INC.)
  • WWPN (101.1 FM; WESTERNPORT, MD; Owner: ERNEST F. SANTMYIRE)
  • WQZS (93.3 FM; MEYERSDALE, PA; Owner: ROGER WAHL)
  • WROG (102.9 FM; CUMBERLAND, MD; Owner: TSCHUDY RADIO, INC)
  • WLSW (103.9 FM; SCOTTDALE, PA; Owner: L. STANLEY WALL)
  • WFWM (91.9 FM; FROSTBURG, MD; Owner: FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WKGO (106.1 FM; CUMBERLAND, MD; Owner: WTBO-WKGO CORPORATION, L.L.C.)
  • WLIC (97.1 FM; FROSTBURG, MD; Owner: HE'S ALIVE, INC.)
  • W242AD (96.3 FM; OAKLAND, MD; Owner: FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WVAQ (101.9 FM; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WKHJ (104.5 FM; MOUNTAIN LAKE PARK, MD; Owner: SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS, INC.)
  • WFRB-FM (105.3 FM; FROSTBURG, MD; Owner: WTBO-WKGO CORPORATION, L.L.C.)
  • WDZN (100.1 FM; ROMNEY, WV; Owner: CHARTER EQUITIES, INC.)
  • WQWV (103.7 FM; FISHER, WV; Owner: MCGUIRE BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WKKW (97.9 FM; FAIRMONT, WV; Owner: DESCENDANTS TRUST, LAUREN M.KELLEY, TRUSTEE)

TV broadcast stations around Brandonville:

  • WNPB-TV (Channel 24; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • W35AW (Channel 35; UNIONTOWN, PA; Owner: DEBRA GOODWORTH)
  • WTAE-TV (Channel 4; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: WTAE HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC. (CA CORP.))
  • WGPT (Channel 36; OAKLAND, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • WWAT-CA (Channel 45; UNIONTOWN, PA; Owner: ABACUS TELEVISION)

Brandonville fatal accident list:

Jan 1, 2003 02:31 PM, Sr-26, Lat: 39.665713, Lon: -79.632191, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 7, Fatalities: 1
Jun 20, 2001 09:20 AM, Sr-26, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Nov 20, 1992 05:55 PM, 26, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 13Number of bridges
  • 125ft / 37.7mTotal length
  • $4,314,000Total costs
  • 33,180Total average daily traffic
  • 4,809Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Brandonville, WV - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 1Before 1900
  • 31950-1959
  • 51970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 22000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Brandonville, WV

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Brandonville)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • FRIENDSVILLE, 6.5 Nm E (Lat: 39.666111 Lon: -79.484167), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 96 m, Call Sign: WQPZ664,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11485.0 MHz, 6078.62 MHz, Grant Date: 09/07/2022, Expiration Date: 09/28/2032, Certifier: Steven T Campbell, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street Nw, Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 383-3420, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:

  • Transmit, 4,000' South Of U.S. Route 48. (Lat: 39.650556 Lon: -79.611944), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 82.2 m, Call Sign: WQTN746,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10855.0 MHz, Grant Date: 03/13/2014, Expiration Date: 03/13/2024, Certifier: Adam R Withem, Registrant: Microwave Leasing Services, 2860 Fisher Rd, Columbus, OH 43204, Phone: (614) 308-5433, Fax: (614) 308-5443, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KE0EYA, Licensee ID: L01951326, Grant Date: 06/16/2015, Expiration Date: 06/16/2025, Certifier: Brian T Oester, Registrant: Brian T Oester, 254 W Main St Unit #203, Brandonville, WV 26525


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Brandonville, WV
  • 42.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 39.4%Electricity
  • 18.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Brandonville, WV
  • 45.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 36.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 18.2%Electricity


Brandonville compared to West Virginia state average:

  • Unemployed percentage 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.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
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