Dailey, West Virginia

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Population in 2010: 114.
Males: 54  (47.4%)
Females: 60  (52.6%)
Median resident age:

54.3 years
West Virginia median age:

42.6 years

Zip code: 26259

Estimated median household income in 2022: $50,363
Dailey:

$50,363
WV:

$54,329

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $26,673

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $136,909
Dailey:

$136,909
WV:

$155,100
March 2022 cost of living index in Dailey: 83.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Dailey, WV (2010)
    • 10894.7%White alone
    • 43.5%Hispanic
    • 21.8%Two or more races
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Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1970 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Charleston, WV (98.9 miles , pop. 53,421).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Pittsburgh, PA (113.7 miles , pop. 334,563).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (267.1 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

East Dailey, WV (1.1 miles ),
Beverly, WV (2.0 miles ),
Mill Creek, WV (2.5 miles ),
Huttonsville, WV (2.7 miles ),
Womelsdorf (Coalton), WV (2.8 miles ),
Elkins, WV (3.0 miles ),
Bowden, WV (3.5 miles),
Junior, WV (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 38.80 N, Longitude: 79.90 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 304

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.1%
West Virginia:

4.0%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 50.3. This is significantly better than average.

City:

50.3
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 31.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 23.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.9
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Dailey-area historical tornado activity is slightly below West Virginia state average. It is 77% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1980, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 9.5 miles away from the Dailey place center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 6/3/1980, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 47.2 miles away from the place center injured 19 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Dailey-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above West Virginia state average. It is 38% 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 122.8 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 188.1 miles away from Dailey center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 173.5 miles away from Dailey 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 222.8 miles away from Dailey center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 205.1 miles away from Dailey 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 120.1 miles away from Dailey 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 Randolph County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 6, Hurricanes: 5, Landslides: 3, Mudslides: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Blizzard: 1, Snowfall: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Dailey:

  • FMC - ELKINS (Dialysis Facility, about 10 miles away; ELKINS, WV)
  • MEMORIAL GENERAL HOSP (Hospital, about 10 miles away; ELKINS, WV)
  • MOUNTAIN HOSPICE, INC. (Hospital, about 16 miles away; BELINGTON, WV)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Dailey:

  • Fairmont State University (about 50 miles; Fairmont, WV; Full-time enrollment: 3,714)
  • West Virginia University (about 58 miles; Morgantown, WV; FT enrollment: 27,429)
  • James Madison University (about 61 miles; Harrisonburg, VA; FT enrollment: 19,727)
  • Blue Ridge Community College (about 64 miles; Weyers Cave, VA; FT enrollment: 2,891)
  • Waynesburg University (about 78 miles; Waynesburg, PA; FT enrollment: 2,080)
  • Frostburg State University (about 79 miles; Frostburg, MD; FT enrollment: 4,944)
  • Allegany College of Maryland (about 87 miles; Cumberland, MD; FT enrollment: 2,407)

Public elementary/middle school in Dailey:

See full list of schools located in Dailey

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Tygart Valley Fire Company Station 1 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Cassity Run (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Randolph County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.1 people
West Virginia:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

77.4%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

3.8%
Whole state:

6.6%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Dailey, WV (based on Randolph County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant5,23138
Evangelical Protestant3,72534
Catholic1,1685
Other7682
Black Protestant1171
None18,396-
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: 8
Randolph County:

2.83 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

2.41 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Randolph County:

1.06 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

1.09 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 18
Here:

6.37 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 24
Randolph County:

8.49 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

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

10.5%
State:

12.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Randolph County:

28.5%
State:

31.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

14.1%
West Virginia:

13.1%

Strongest AM radio stations in Dailey:

  • WDNE (1240 AM; 1 kW; ELKINS, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF ELKINS)
  • WBUC (1460 AM; 5 kW; BUCKHANNON, WV; Owner: CAT RADIO, INC.)
  • WSVA (550 AM; 10 kW; HARRISONBURG, VA; Owner: M. BELMONT VERSTANDIG, INC.)
  • WWVA (1170 AM; 53 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WVMR (1370 AM; daytime; 5 kW; FROST, WV; Owner: POCAHONTAS COMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE CORP.)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WKCW (1420 AM; 50 kW; WARRENTON, VA; Owner: WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WMMN (920 AM; 5 kW; FAIRMONT, WV; Owner: FANTASIA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WMET (1150 AM; 50 kW; GAITHERSBURG, MD; Owner: BELTWAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WTRU (830 AM; 50 kW; KERNERSVILLE, NC; Owner: TRUTH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Dailey:

  • WBHZ (91.9 FM; ELKINS, WV; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WDNE-FM (98.9 FM; ELKINS, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF ELKINS)
  • WELK (94.7 FM; ELKINS, WV; Owner: ELKINS RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WDBS (97.1 FM; SUTTON, WV; Owner: SUMMIT MEDIA BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WVLS (89.7 FM; MONTEREY, VA; Owner: POCAHONTAS COMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE CORP.)
  • WTON-FM (94.3 FM; STAUNTON, VA; Owner: HIGH IMPACT COMMUNICATIONS INC)
  • WBTQ (93.5 FM; BUCKHANNON, WV; Owner: ELKINS RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WBRB (101.3 FM; BUCKHANNON, WV; Owner: CAT RADIO, INC.)
  • WQWV (103.7 FM; FISHER, WV; Owner: MCGUIRE BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WVPW (88.9 FM; BUCKHANNON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WFBY (102.3 FM; WESTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WAFD (100.3 FM; WEBSTER SPRINGS, WV; Owner: J & K BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W203AE (88.5 FM; ELKINS, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • Dailey, West Virginia
  • Fatal accident count8
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents14
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:0
  • Fatalities8
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents24
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents0
  • West Virginia average
  • Fatal accident count2706
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents3931
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons756
  • Fatalities3006
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents6468
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents190
See more detailed statistics of Dailey fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 46ft / 13.8mTotal length
  • 14,056Total average daily traffic
  • 1,494Total average daily truck traffic
  • 17,968Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

5
  • Call Sign: KB8NZU, Licensee ID: L00244084, Grant Date: 06/11/2022, Expiration Date: 06/11/2032, Certifier: Gerald A Simmons, Registrant: Gerald A Simmons, Dailey, WV 26259

  • Call Sign: KC8IUG, Licensee ID: L00246471, Grant Date: 11/13/2017, Expiration Date: 11/13/2027, Certifier: Billie L Ford, Registrant: Billie L Ford, Eakin Ave, Dailey, WV 26259-0142

  • Call Sign: KC8UBJ, Licensee ID: L00524046, Grant Date: 08/31/2022, Expiration Date: 05/29/2032, Certifier: Barbara S Ford, Registrant: Barbara S Ford, Dailey, WV 26259

  • Call Sign: KD8EJR, Licensee ID: L01199634, Grant Date: 10/05/2006, Expiration Date: 10/05/2016, Cancellation Date: 10/06/2018, Certifier: Jeffrey C Arbogast, Registrant: Jeffrey C Arbogast, 7 Eckin Ave, Dailey, WV 26259

  • Call Sign: KD8LTG, Licensee ID: L01509275, Grant Date: 07/30/2009, Expiration Date: 07/30/2019, Cancellation Date: 07/31/2021, Certifier: Burl A Vanscoy, Registrant: Burl A Vanscoy, Dailey, WV 26259


FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182A (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 119 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6025B, N6025B, N-6025B, Serial Number: 34025, Year manufactured: 1956, Airworthiness Date: 12/29/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 04/07/2011
    Registrant (LLC): Better Air Service LLC, Po Box 100, Dailey, WV 26259
  • Aircraft: SENSEFLY EBEE RTK (Category: Land), Engine: Electric
    N-Number: 672RK, N672RK, N-672RK, Serial Number: ER-01-10518, Certificate Issue Date: 05/10/2016
    Registrant (Corporation): Kelly Surveying Pllc, Po Box 294, Dailey, WV 26259
  • Aircraft: DJI PHANTOM 3 PROFESSION (Category: Land, Engines: 4), Engine: Electric
    N-Number: 672TK, N672TK, N-672TK, Serial Number: P76DCF19017276, Certificate Issue Date: 09/02/2016
    Registrant (Corporation): Kelly Surveying Pllc, Po Box 254, Dailey, WV 26259
  • Aircraft: DJI PHANTOM 3 PROFESSION (Category: Land, Engines: 4), Engine: Electric
    N-Number: 672YK, N672YK, N-672YK, Serial Number: P76DCE18043572, Certificate Issue Date: 03/29/2016
    Registrant (Corporation): Kelly Surveying Pllc, Po Box 254, Dailey, WV 26259
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8173B, N8173B, N-8173B, Serial Number: 29973, Year manufactured: 1957, Airworthiness Date: 06/18/1957, Certificate Issue Date: 09/17/2018
    Registrant (LLC): Better Air Service LLC, Po Box 100, Dailey, WV 26259



Dailey compared to West Virginia state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above 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 above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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