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Lafferty, Ohio

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Population in 2010: 304.
Males: 209  (69.1%)
Females: 95  (30.9%)
Median resident age:

55.6 years
Ohio median age:

39.9 years

Zip codes: 43951.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $56,422
Lafferty:

$56,422
OH:

$65,720

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,680

Lafferty CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $133,800
Lafferty:

$133,800
OH:

$204,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $70,493; detached houses: $69,350
March 2022 cost of living index in Lafferty: 82.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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Ancestries: Polish (100.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1060 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Canton, OH (51.5 miles , pop. 80,806).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Pittsburgh, PA (59.5 miles , pop. 334,563).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (311.1 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Bannock, OH (1.6 miles ),
Flushing, OH (1.9 miles ),
Morristown, OH (2.1 miles ),
New Athens, OH (2.3 miles ),
Belmont, OH (2.4 miles ),
St. Clairsville, OH (2.6 miles ),
Holloway, OH (2.6 miles ),
Bethesda, OH (2.7 miles )

Latitude: 40.11 N, Longitude: 81.02 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 740

Distribution of median household income in Lafferty, OH in 2022
Distribution of house value in Lafferty, OH in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.1%
Ohio:

3.1%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 92.5. This is worse than average.

City:

92.5
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2019 was 0.168. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 16.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.168
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 4.28. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

4.28
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.490. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 11.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.490
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 35.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 16.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

35.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 12.2. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 16.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

12.2
U.S.:

8.1
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 0.00359. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 16.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00359
U.S.:

0.00931

Tornado activity:

Lafferty-area historical tornado activity is below Ohio state average. It is 30% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/8/1969, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 16.1 miles away from the Lafferty place center killed one person and injured 14 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/27/1954, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 10.5 miles away from the place center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Lafferty-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Ohio state average. It is 45% 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 225.0 miles away from Lafferty 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 100.8 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 103.3 miles away from the city 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 204.9 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 251.5 miles away from Lafferty center
On 12/31/2011 at 20:05:01, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 72.0 miles away from the city 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 Belmont County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 11, Tornadoes: 4, Landslides: 3, Mudslides: 3, Snowstorms: 2, Winds: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Lafferty:

  • ART INC-STRATTON LANE HOME (Hospital, about 3 miles away; FLUSHING, OH)
  • BELL NURSING HOME INC (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; BELMONT, OH)
  • FLUSHING HILLS NURSING HOME INC**CLD (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; FLUSHING, OH)
  • STAR NURSING HOME INC (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; BETHESDA, OH)
  • ART INC-AIRPORT ROAD HOME (Hospital, about 6 miles away; SAINT CLAIRSVILLE, OH)
  • PARK HEALTH CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; ST CLAIRSVILLE, OH)
  • FOREST HILL RETIREMENT COMMUNITY (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; ST CLAIRSVILLE, OH)

Amtrak station near Lafferty:

  • 17 miles: WHEELING (70 12TH ST.) - Bus Station

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lafferty:

  • West Liberty University (about 23 miles; West Liberty, WV; Full-time enrollment: 2,728)
  • Franciscan University of Steubenville (about 28 miles; Steubenville, OH; FT enrollment: 2,572)
  • Muskingum University (about 39 miles; New Concord, OH; FT enrollment: 2,073)
  • Waynesburg University (about 47 miles; Waynesburg, PA; FT enrollment: 2,080)
  • Pittsburgh Technical Institute (about 49 miles; Oakdale, PA; FT enrollment: 2,805)
  • Robert Morris University (about 52 miles; Moon Township, PA; FT enrollment: 4,823)
  • Malone University (about 54 miles; Canton, OH; FT enrollment: 2,201)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Lafferty Fire and Emergency Medical Services Station 27 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Saint Marys Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

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

2.3 people
Ohio:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

61.2%
Whole state:

65.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

10.4%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.5% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Lafferty:

Marital status in Lafferty, OH
  • Never married: 43.2%
  • Now married: 11.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 18.9%
  • Divorced: 26.7%

For population 25 years and over in Lafferty:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.7%
  • 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:

4.2
Ohio average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Lafferty, OH (based on Belmont County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant10,01266
Catholic8,17916
Evangelical Protestant7,73253
Orthodox4633
Other2025
Black Protestant1761
None43,636-
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: 18
Belmont County:

2.64 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Belmont County:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

0.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 12
Here:

1.76 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

1.25 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 32
Belmont County:

4.69 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

2.93 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 35
Belmont County:

5.13 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.25 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

11.1%
State:

10.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Belmont County:

29.5%
Ohio:

29.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

16.8%
Ohio:

11.9%

Strongest AM radio stations in Lafferty:

  • WWVA (1170 AM; 53 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WKKX (1600 AM; 5 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: SCOTT RADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WVLY (1370 AM; 5 kW; MOUNDSVILLE, WV; Owner: SCOTT RADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WKNR (850 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WTAM (1100 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WHK (1220 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WWCS (540 AM; 5 kW; CANONSBURG, PA; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WOMP (1290 AM; 1 kW; BELLAIRE, OH)
  • WHBC (1480 AM; 15 kW; CANTON, OH; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WBBD (1400 AM; 1 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WRFD (880 AM; daytime; 23 kW; COLUMBUS-WORTHINGTON, OH; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF OHIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lafferty:

  • WOVK (98.7 FM; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WEGW (107.5 FM; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WEEL (95.7 FM; SHADYSIDE, OH; Owner: OHIO VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCDK (106.3 FM; CADIZ, OH; Owner: PRIORITY COMMUNICATIONS OHIO, LLC)
  • WOMP-FM (100.5 FM; BELLAIRE, OH; Owner: KEYMARKET LICENSES, LLC)
  • WOUC-FM (89.1 FM; CAMBRIDGE, OH; Owner: OHIO UNIVERSITY)
  • WBNV (93.5 FM; BARNESVILLE, OH; Owner: W. GRANT HAFLEY)
  • WOGH (103.5 FM; BURGETTSTOWN, PA; Owner: KEYMARKET LICENSES, LLC)
  • WVKF (105.5 FM; BETHLEHEM, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WKWK-FM (97.3 FM; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WRKP (96.5 FM; MOUNDSVILLE, WV; Owner: RKP INTERNATIONAL CORP.)
  • W215BC (90.9 FM; STEUBENVILLE, OH; Owner: PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, INC.)
  • WVNP (89.9 FM; WHEELING, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WVBC (88.1 FM; BETHANY, WV; Owner: BETHANY COLLEGE)
  • WETZ-FM (103.9 FM; NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV; Owner: DAILEY CORPORATION)
  • W216AU (91.1 FM; MARTINS FERRY, OH; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)

TV broadcast stations around Lafferty:

  • WOUC-TV (Channel 44; CAMBRIDGE, OH; Owner: OHIO UNIVERSITY)
  • WTRF-TV (Channel 7; WHEELING, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA MEDIA HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WTOV-TV (Channel 9; STEUBENVILLE, OH; Owner: WTOV-TV HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • W28AS (Channel 28; BRIDGEPORT, OH; Owner: TURNPIKE TELEVISION)
  • W56DX (Channel 56; WHEELING,ETC., WV; Owner: ABACUS TELEVISION)
  • W25CI (Channel 25; STEUBENVILLE, OH; Owner: ABACUS TELEVISION)
  • W57BH (Channel 57; WEIRTON, WV; Owner: TURNPIKE TELEVISION)

Lafferty fatal accident list:

Nov 17, 2021 07:40 PM, Cr-10 Black Oak Rd, Lat: 40.119067, Lon: -81.032456, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Nov 28, 2011 03:35 PM, 10, Lat: 40.112975, Lon: -81.011197, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 52ft / 15.9mTotal length
  • 40,442Total average daily traffic
  • 11,318Total average daily truck traffic
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Lafferty)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Lafferty, OH
  • 45.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 37.5%Utility gas
  • 16.7%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Lafferty, OH
  • 100.0%Electricity


Lafferty compared to Ohio 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.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below 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.
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