Falls View, West Virginia

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Population in 2010: 238.
Males: 126  (53.0%)
Females: 112  (47.0%)
Median resident age:

41.9 years
West Virginia median age:

42.9 years

Zip codes: 25002.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $49,284
Falls View:

$49,284
WV:

$54,329

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $25,181

Falls View CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $109,783
Falls View:

$109,783
WV:

$155,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $144,914; detached houses: $153,580; townhouses or other attached units: $504,762; in 2-unit structures: $44,209; mobile homes: $63,399
March 2022 cost of living index in Falls View: 78.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 52.6%
(100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for other race residents, 98.9% for two or more races residents)

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According to our research of West Virginia and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Falls View, West Virginia as of April 24, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Falls View is 74 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (22.2%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 660 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Charleston, WV (26.1 miles , pop. 53,421).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Columbus, OH (159.4 miles , pop. 711,470).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (352.2 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Charlton Heights, WV (0.8 miles ),
Deep Water, WV (1.0 miles ),
Mount Carbon, WV (1.5 miles ),
Glen Ferris, WV (1.6 miles ),
Boomer, WV (1.7 miles ),
Kimberly, WV (1.8 miles ),
Gauley Bridge, WV (2.0 miles ),
Powellton, WV (2.1 miles )

Latitude: 38.13 N, Longitude: 81.25 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 304

Distribution of median household income in Falls View, WV in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.6%
West Virginia:

4.0%

Earthquake activity:

Falls View-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above West Virginia state average. It is 13% 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 181.0 miles away from Falls View center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 114.5 miles away from Falls View 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 146.7 miles away from Falls View 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 237.1 miles away from Falls View center
On 11/2/2006 at 17:53:02, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 0.6 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 73.9 miles away from the city center
On 11/23/2006 at 10:42:57, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB) earthquake occurred 78.0 miles away from Falls View 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 Fayette County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Storms: 9, Landslides: 6, Winter Storms: 4, Hurricanes: 3, Mudslides: 3, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 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 Falls View:

  • MONTGOMERY GEN. ELDERLY CARE (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; MONTGOMERY, WV)
  • FMC - OAK HILL (Dialysis Facility, about 9 miles away; FAYETTEVILLE, WV)
  • FAYETTE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER, LLC (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; FAYETTEVILLE, WV)
  • OAK HILL GROUP HOME (Hospital, about 12 miles away; OAK HILL, WV)
  • HIDDEN VALLEY CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; OAK HILL, WV)
  • HIDDEN VALLEY HEALTH CARE (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; OAK HILL, WV)
  • PLATEAU MEDICAL CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 12 miles away; OAK HILL, WV)

Amtrak stations near Falls View:

  • 6 miles: MONTGOMERY (WASHINGTON ST. & 3RD AVE.) . Services: public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
  • 15 miles: THURMOND (C & O DEPOT)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Falls View:

  • New River Community and Technical College (about 24 miles; Beckley, WV; Full-time enrollment: 2,234)
  • West Virginia State University (about 34 miles; Institute, WV; FT enrollment: 2,133)
  • Concord University (about 51 miles; Athens, WV; FT enrollment: 2,698)
  • Marshall University (about 68 miles; Huntington, WV; FT enrollment: 11,450)
  • West Virginia University at Parkersburg (about 77 miles; Parkersburg, WV; FT enrollment: 2,619)
  • Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (about 77 miles; Blacksburg, VA; FT enrollment: 30,984)
  • New River Community College (about 77 miles; Dublin, VA; FT enrollment: 3,007)

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Church in Falls View: Huddleston Memorial Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Fayette 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:

66.1%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

7.8%
Whole state:

6.6%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.7% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.9% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Falls View:

Marital status in Falls View, WV
  • Never married: 24.0%
  • Now married: 57.5%
  • Separated: 18.4%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Falls View:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 47.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.7
West Virginia average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Falls View, WV (based on Fayette County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant7,33566
Evangelical Protestant5,90463
Catholic1,5933
Black Protestant2312
Other222
None30,954-
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: 16
This county:

3.46 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

2.41 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 7
Here:

1.51 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.09 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 29
Fayette County:

6.27 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 31
Fayette County:

6.70 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

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

12.3%
West Virginia:

12.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Fayette County:

31.2%
State:

31.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

7.5%
West Virginia:

13.1%

Strongest AM radio stations in Falls View:

  • WOAY (860 AM; 10 kW; OAK HILL, WV; Owner: COMMISSIONED COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCAW (680 AM; 10 kW; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF CHARLESTON)
  • WMON (1340 AM; 1 kW; MONTGOMERY, WV; Owner: L.M. COMMUNICATIONS OF KENTUCKY, LLC)
  • WIWS (1070 AM; daytime; 10 kW; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: SOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WJLS (560 AM; 5 kW; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)
  • WWNR (620 AM; 5 kW; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: DYNASTAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCHS (580 AM; 5 kW; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF CHARLESTON)
  • WVTS (950 AM; 5 kW; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WYKM (1250 AM; 5 kW; RUPERT, WV; Owner: MT. STATE B. CO., INC.)
  • WSCW (1410 AM; daytime; 5 kW; SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: L.M. COMMUNICATIONS OF KENTUCKY, LLC)
  • WTRU (830 AM; 50 kW; KERNERSVILLE, NC; Owner: TRUTH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WBDY (1190 AM; daytime; 10 kW; BLUEFIELD, VA; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Falls View:

  • WCIR-FM (103.7 FM; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: SOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WKVW (93.3 FM; MONTGOMERY, WV; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • WAXS (94.1 FM; OAK HILL, WV; Owner: PLATEAU BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WDBS (97.1 FM; SUTTON, WV; Owner: SUMMIT MEDIA BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WVPB (91.7 FM; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WKAZ (107.3 FM; MIAMI, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF CHARLESTON)
  • WXAF (90.9 FM; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: MARANATHA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WMTD-FM (102.3 FM; HINTON, WV; Owner: SOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WTNJ (105.9 FM; MOUNT HOPE, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WKLC-FM (105.1 FM; ST. ALBANS, WV; Owner: WKLC, INC.)
  • WVPN (88.5 FM; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WJLS-FM (99.5 FM; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)
  • WMLJ (90.5 FM; SUMMERSVILLE, WV; Owner: GRACE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH)
  • WCWV (92.9 FM; SUMMERSVILLE, WV; Owner: R-S BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WZAC-FM (92.5 FM; DANVILLE, WV; Owner: PRICE BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WKWS (96.1 FM; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF CHARLESTON)
  • WRVZ (98.7 FM; POCATALICO, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF CHARLESTON)
  • WVAF (99.9 FM; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF CHARLESTON)
  • WRLB (95.3 FM; RAINELLE, WV; Owner: FAITH COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK, INC.)
  • WVSR-FM (102.7 FM; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Falls View:

  • WOAY-TV (Channel 4; OAK HILL, WV; Owner: THOMAS BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WVAH-TV (Channel 11; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WVAH LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WCHS-TV (Channel 8; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WCHS LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WLPX-TV (Channel 29; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: PAXSON CHARLESTON LICENSE, INC.)
  • WSWP-TV (Channel 9; GRANDVIEW, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)

Falls View fatal accident list:

Sep 18, 2008 06:23 AM, Us-60, Lat: 38.138070, Lon: -81.275050, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Falls View, WV
  • 100.0%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Falls View, WV
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Falls View 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 above state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.
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