Friendly, West Virginia

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Population in 2022: 97 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -39.0%
 
Males: 41  (43.0%)
Females: 56  (57.0%)
Median resident age:

33.4 years
West Virginia median age:

42.9 years

Zip code: 26146

Estimated median household income in 2022: $36,077 (it was $33,571 in 2000)
Friendly:

$36,077
WV:

$54,329

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $14,434 (it was $15,386 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-709,190,671 (it was $32,500 in 2000)
Friendly $-709,190,671
WV $155,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $139,229; detached houses: $140,539
March 2022 cost of living index in Friendly: -19817.9 (very low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 22.5%

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According to our research of West Virginia and other state lists, there were 6 registered sex offenders living in Friendly, West Virginia as of May 21, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Friendly is 17 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (42.9%), English (7.1%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1898

Elevation: 640 feet

Land area: 0.10 square miles.

Population density: 1,015 people per square mile   (low).

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

1.0% ($340)
West Virginia:

0.6% ($378)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pittsburgh, PA (86.1 miles , pop. 334,563).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (316.3 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Matamoras, OH (0.8 miles ),
Sistersville, WV (2.2 miles ),
Middlebourne, WV (2.9 miles ),
Paden City, WV (3.0 miles ),
Antioch, OH (3.2 miles),
Sardis, OH (3.3 miles ),
St. Marys, WV (3.3 miles ),
Graysville, OH (3.5 miles)

Latitude: 39.51 N, Longitude: 81.06 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 304

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

Friendly satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

7.3%
West Virginia:

4.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +23 (+16.9%).
Most common industries in Friendly, WV (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (14.8%)
  • Chemicals (9.8%)
  • Metal & metal products (8.2%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (6.6%)
  • Public administration (6.6%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (4.9%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (4.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Metal & metal products (15.6%)
  • Chemicals (12.5%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (9.4%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (9.4%)
  • Public administration (9.4%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (6.2%)
  • Construction (6.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (24.1%)
  • Utilities (10.3%)
  • Educational services (10.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.3%)
  • Chemicals (6.9%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (6.9%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (6.9%)
Most common occupations in Friendly, WV (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.2%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.6%)
  • Personal appearance workers (4.9%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4.9%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (4.9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (18.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (9.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (9.4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (9.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (17.2%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (13.8%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (10.3%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (10.3%)
  • Media and communications workers (6.9%)
  • Personal appearance workers (6.9%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (6.9%)

Average climate in Friendly, West Virginia

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 54.4. This is better than average.

City:

54.4
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 30.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 22.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

30.5
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Friendly-area historical tornado activity is slightly above West Virginia state average. It is 60% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/1/1986, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 21.1 miles away from the Friendly town 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 11.9 miles away from the town center injured 8 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Friendly-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above West Virginia state average. It is 29% 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 201.9 miles away from Friendly 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 141.1 miles away from Friendly 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 179.7 miles away from Friendly center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 144.5 miles away from Friendly center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 210.2 miles away from the city 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 179.0 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 Tyler County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 11, Landslides: 7, Mudslides: 5, Winter Storms: 5, Hurricanes: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Snowfall: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Friendly topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Friendly:

  • SISTERSVILLE GENERAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 5 miles away; SISTERSVILLE, WV)
  • WETZEL COUNTY HOMECARE (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV)
  • CAREHAVEN OF PLEASANTS (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; BELMONT, WV)
  • NEW MARTINSVILLE CARE AND REHABILITATION (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV)
  • NEW MARTINSVILLE DIALYSIS FACILITY (Dialysis Facility, about 16 miles away; NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV)
  • WETZEL COUNTY HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 16 miles away; NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Friendly:

  • West Virginia University at Parkersburg (about 32 miles; Parkersburg, WV; Full-time enrollment: 2,619)
  • Fairmont State University (about 49 miles; Fairmont, WV; FT enrollment: 3,714)
  • Muskingum University (about 50 miles; New Concord, OH; FT enrollment: 2,073)
  • West Liberty University (about 51 miles; West Liberty, WV; FT enrollment: 2,728)
  • Waynesburg University (about 54 miles; Waynesburg, PA; FT enrollment: 2,080)
  • Ohio University-Main Campus (about 58 miles; Athens, OH; FT enrollment: 26,181)
  • West Virginia University (about 60 miles; Morgantown, WV; FT enrollment: 27,429)

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Tyler 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 Friendly and their reported violations in the past:

BENS RUN INDUSTRIAL PARK WATER SYSTEM (Population served: 673, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 95 regular monitoring violations
ARLINGTON CABINS (Address: 173 DANSERS LANE , Population served: 100, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Unfilt/GWR) - In JUL-2010, Contaminant: GROUNDWATER RULE. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (AUG-01-2010), St Public Notif requested (SEP-10-2010), St Formal NOV issued (SEP-10-2010), St Public Notif received (JUN-19-2014)
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Unfilt/GWR) - In MAY-2010, Contaminant: GROUNDWATER RULE. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUN-30-2010), St Public Notif requested (JUL-14-2010), St Formal NOV issued (JUL-14-2010), St Public Notif received (SEP-08-2010)
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Unfilt/GWR) - In MAR-2010, Contaminant: GROUNDWATER RULE. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (APR-01-2010), St Public Notif requested (MAY-20-2010), St Formal NOV issued (MAY-20-2010), St Public Notif received (SEP-08-2010)
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Unfilt/GWR) - In FEB-2010, Contaminant: GROUNDWATER RULE. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (APR-01-2010), St Public Notif requested (MAY-13-2010), St Formal NOV issued (MAY-13-2010), St Public Notif received (SEP-08-2010)
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Unfilt/GWR) - In JAN-2010, Contaminant: GROUNDWATER RULE. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (APR-01-2010), St Public Notif requested (APR-30-2010), St Formal NOV issued (APR-30-2010), St Public Notif received (SEP-08-2010)
  • 9 routine major monitoring violations
  • 3 regular monitoring violations

Drinking water stations with addresses in Friendly that have no violations reported:

  • FRIENDLY P S D (Population served: 1,675, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This town:

2.4 people
West Virginia:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

67.3%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

16.4%
Whole state:

6.6%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Friendly:

Marital status in Friendly, WV
  • Never married: 21.4%
  • Now married: 66.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 11.8%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Friendly:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 4.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 31.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

4.2
West Virginia average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Friendly, WV (based on Tyler County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant1,23215
Evangelical Protestant1,08718
Catholic1222
Other1-
None6,766-
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: 4
Tyler County:

4.47 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

3.35 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.09 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
This county:

5.59 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 1
This county:

1.12 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

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

12.4%
West Virginia:

12.2%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

31.8%
West Virginia:

31.1%
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 1$85
Totals for Government 0$0 1$85

Strongest AM radio stations in Friendly:

  • WWVA (1170 AM; 53 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WJAW (630 AM; 1 kW; ST. MARYS, WV; Owner: JAWCO, INC.)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WBRJ (910 AM; 5 kW; MARIETTA, OH; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WADC (1050 AM; 5 kW; PARKERSBURG, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WVLY (1370 AM; 5 kW; MOUNDSVILLE, WV; Owner: SCOTT RADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WETZ (1330 AM; 1 kW; NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV; Owner: DAILEY CORPORATION)
  • WKNR (850 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTAM (1100 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WMMN (920 AM; 5 kW; FAIRMONT, WV; Owner: FANTASIA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHK (1220 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Friendly:

  • WRRR-FM (93.9 FM; ST. MARYS, WV; Owner: SEVEN RANGES RADIO COMPANY, INC.)
  • WYMJ (99.5 FM; NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV; Owner: DAILEY CORPORATION)
  • WETZ-FM (103.9 FM; NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV; Owner: DAILEY CORPORATION)
  • WXCR (92.3 FM; NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV; Owner: SEVEN RANGES RADIO COMPANY, INC.)
  • WRSG (91.5 FM; MIDDLEBOURNE, WV; Owner: TYLER COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION)
  • WAJR-FM (103.3 FM; SALEM, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF SALEM)
  • WOVK (98.7 FM; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WZWA (90.1 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: MARANATHA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WEGW (107.5 FM; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WHBR-FM (103.1 FM; PARKERSBURG, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WRKP (96.5 FM; MOUNDSVILLE, WV; Owner: RKP INTERNATIONAL CORP.)
  • WXIL (95.1 FM; PARKERSBURG, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WBNV (93.5 FM; BARNESVILLE, OH; Owner: W. GRANT HAFLEY)
  • WDMX (100.1 FM; VIENNA, WV; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMBP (91.9 FM; BELPRE, OH; Owner: LOWER OHIO VALLEY EDUCATIONAL CORP.)
  • WVVV (96.9 FM; WILLIAMSTOWN, WV; Owner: BENNCO, INC.)
  • W225AC (92.9 FM; SISTERSVILLE, WV; Owner: SEVEN RANGES RADIO COMPANY, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Friendly:

  • WOUC-TV (Channel 44; CAMBRIDGE, OH; Owner: OHIO UNIVERSITY)
  • WTAP-TV (Channel 15; PARKERSBURG, WV; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)

Friendly fatal accident list:

Apr 18, 2016 11:16 PM, Sr-2, Lat: 39.515589, Lon: -81.059586, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Sep 16, 1998 02:46 PM, Sr-2, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Friendly)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • 3500 S State Rt 2 (Lat: 39.484806 Lon: -81.093444), Type: Tower, Overall height: 15 m, Call Sign: WPPZ309,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.480 MHz, Grant Date: 01/05/2005, Expiration Date: 03/24/2015, Cancellation Date: 05/30/2015, Certifier: David A Daughters, Registrant: Twin Comm Inc Dba Telepage Communication Systems, 900 Grand Central Avenue, Suite 2, Vienna, WV 26105, Phone: (304) 295-0056, Fax: (304) 295-5111, Email:

  • Lat: 39.470667 Lon: -81.105111, Call Sign: WQNF937,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.312 MHz, 452.062 MHz, Grant Date: 05/26/2021, Expiration Date: 01/25/2031, Registrant: Real Alloy Recycling, LLC, 3700 Park East Drive, Suite 300, Beachwood, OH 44122, Phone: (216) 755-8947, Fax: (216) 916-4967, Email:

  • 4203 South State Route 2 (Lat: 39.462250 Lon: -81.110222), Call Sign: WQNF954,
    Assigned Frequencies: 466.412 MHz, 466.787 MHz, Grant Date: 01/25/2011, Expiration Date: 01/25/2021, Cancellation Date: 03/27/2021, Certifier: Doug Doak, Registrant: Baker & Hostetler LLP, 1050 Connecticut Avenue, Nw, #1100, Washington, DC 20036-5304, Phone: (202) 861-1580, Fax: (202) 861-1783, Email:

  • Lat: 39.474972 Lon: -81.097500, Call Sign: WRNV600,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.187 MHz, 462.462 MHz, 462.512 MHz, 467.462 MHz, 467.512 MHz, Grant Date: 08/28/2021, Expiration Date: 08/28/2031, Certifier: Paul Williams, Registrant: Bearcom, 4009 Distribution Drive, Bldg 200, Garland, TX 75041, Phone: (800) 458-9887, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • FRIENDLY, Wells Run Road (Lat: 39.501861 Lon: -81.073944), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 99.1 m, Call Sign: WQMZ471,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5974.85 MHz, Grant Date: 11/16/2010, Expiration Date: 11/16/2020, Cancellation Date: 05/07/2015, Certifier: Pamelia Y Hoof, Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

  • FRIENDLY, 610 Wells Hill Road (Lat: 39.501917 Lon: -81.073806), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 99.1 m, Call Sign: WRTE470,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, Grant Date: 06/07/2022, Expiration Date: 06/07/2032, Certifier: Christophe Le Scanve, Registrant: Cellco Partnership, 5055 Northpointe Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

14 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Friendly)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172M (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 12968, N12968, N-12968, Serial Number: 17262413, Year manufactured: 1973, Airworthiness Date: 11/05/1973, Certificate Issue Date: 04/06/1983
    Registrant (Individual): Roger C Suter, 837 Friendly Hill Rd, Friendly, WV 26146
  • Aircraft: KIME EDWARD ROTORWAY EXEC 90 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTORWAY RW152 (150 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 888RW, N888RW, N-888RW, Serial Number: 1292-01, Year manufactured: 1993, Airworthiness Date: 08/03/1993, Certificate Issue Date: 02/02/1998
    Registrant (Individual): Roger C Suter, 837 Friendly Hill Rd, Friendly, WV 26146
  • Aircraft: PICKERING CHARLES E BABY ACE (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 173DP, N173DP, N-173DP, Serial Number: 3845, Airworthiness Date: 08/13/1986, Certificate Issue Date: 06/23/2011
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Michael J Stokes, 394 Friendly Rd, Friendly, WV 26146, Other Owners: Penny A Stokes
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 10/26/2017

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Friendly, WV
  • 76.0%Utility gas
  • 20.0%Electricity
  • 4.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Friendly, WV
  • 66.7%Wood
  • 33.3%Electricity


Friendly compared to West Virginia state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below 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 above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in 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.
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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