Pullman, West Virginia

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Population in 2022: 132 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -21.9%
 
Males: 91  (69.6%)
Females: 41  (30.4%)
Median resident age:

36.2 years
West Virginia median age:

42.9 years

Zip code: 26421

Estimated median household income in 2022: $56,949 (it was $19,821 in 2000)
Pullman:

$56,949
WV:

$54,329

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $16,239 (it was $9,504 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $111,591 (it was $32,900 in 2000)
Pullman:

$111,591
WV:

$155,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $105,991; detached houses: $112,800; mobile homes: $71,891
March 2022 cost of living index in Pullman: 81.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 7.3%
(5.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)

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Ancestries: German (77.8%), Irish (13.9%), Scotch-Irish (8.3%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 880 feet

Land area: 0.24 square miles.

Population density: 545 people per square mile   (low).

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

0.6% ($199)
West Virginia:

0.6% ($378)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Charleston, WV (68.7 miles , pop. 53,421).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Pittsburgh, PA (101.0 miles , pop. 334,563).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (314.5 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Harrisville, WV (2.4 miles ),
Pennsboro, WV (2.6 miles ),
Ellenboro, WV (2.8 miles ),
Auburn, WV (2.9 miles),
Cairo, WV (3.3 miles ),
West Union, WV (3.5 miles ),
Glenville, WV (4.3 miles ),
St. Marys, WV (4.4 miles )

Latitude: 39.19 N, Longitude: 80.95 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 304

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

Pullman satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.9%
West Virginia:

4.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +60 (+55.0%).
Most common industries in Pullman, WV (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Metal & metal products (29.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (10.6%)
  • Wood products (8.5%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (8.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.5%)
  • Apparel (6.4%)
  • Radio, TV, computer stores (4.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Metal & metal products (33.3%)
  • Wood products (14.8%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (14.8%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (7.4%)
  • Construction (7.4%)
  • Radio, TV, computer stores (7.4%)
  • Chemicals (7.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Metal & metal products (25.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (25.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (20.0%)
  • Apparel (15.0%)
  • Health care (10.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.0%)
Most common occupations in Pullman, WV (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Assemblers and fabricators (17.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (8.5%)
  • Computer specialists (6.4%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (6.4%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (4.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (14.8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (14.8%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (11.1%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (7.4%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (7.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (7.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Assemblers and fabricators (25.0%)
  • Computer specialists (15.0%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (15.0%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (10.0%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (10.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10.0%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (10.0%)

Average climate in Pullman, 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 2021 was 41.5. This is significantly better than average.

City:

41.5
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2021 was 20.8. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 22.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

20.8
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Pullman-area historical tornado activity is near West Virginia state average. It is 71% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/1/1986, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 12.0 miles away from the Pullman 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 18.8 miles away from the town center injured 8 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Pullman-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above West Virginia state average. It is 27% 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 185.5 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 162.0 miles away from Pullman 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 175.2 miles away from Pullman center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 167.3 miles away from Pullman center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 187.8 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 173.8 miles away from Pullman 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 Ritchie County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 9, Floods: 8, Landslides: 7, Mudslides: 5, Winter Storms: 5, Tornadoes: 3, Hurricanes: 2, Snowstorms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Snowfall: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Pullman topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Pullman:

  • PINE VIEW NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; HARRISVILLE, WV)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Pullman:

  • West Virginia University at Parkersburg (about 30 miles; Parkersburg, WV; Full-time enrollment: 2,619)
  • Fairmont State University (about 48 miles; Fairmont, WV; FT enrollment: 3,714)
  • West Virginia University (about 62 miles; Morgantown, WV; FT enrollment: 27,429)
  • Ohio University-Main Campus (about 63 miles; Athens, OH; FT enrollment: 26,181)
  • Waynesburg University (about 64 miles; Waynesburg, PA; FT enrollment: 2,080)
  • Muskingum University (about 70 miles; New Concord, OH; FT enrollment: 2,073)
  • West Liberty University (about 70 miles; West Liberty, WV; FT enrollment: 2,728)

Points of interest:

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Church in Pullman: Pullman Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Pullman Churchyard (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Ritchie 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 town:

2.7 people
West Virginia:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

77.2%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

5.3%
Whole state:

6.6%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.8% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Pullman:

Marital status in Pullman, WV
  • Never married: 53.9%
  • Now married: 37.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 2.6%
  • Divorced: 6.5%

For population 25 years and over in Pullman:

  • High school or higher: 49.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 2.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 39.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

47.0
West Virginia average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Pullman, WV (based on Ritchie County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,30927
Evangelical Protestant1,01317
Other2683
Black Protestant1781
Catholic971
None6,584-
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
This county:

3.87 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

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

1.94 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

1.09 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
Ritchie County:

3.87 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 7
Here:

6.78 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

6.22 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

13.0%
State:

12.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Ritchie County:

30.4%
State:

31.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Ritchie County:

11.1%
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 1$71
Totals for Government 0$0 1$71

Strongest AM radio stations in Pullman:

  • WWVA (1170 AM; 53 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • 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.)
  • WADC (1050 AM; 5 kW; PARKERSBURG, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WJAW (630 AM; 1 kW; ST. MARYS, WV; Owner: JAWCO, INC.)
  • WCAW (680 AM; 10 kW; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF CHARLESTON)
  • WMMN (920 AM; 5 kW; FAIRMONT, WV; Owner: FANTASIA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WKNR (850 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WBGS (1030 AM; daytime; 10 kW; POINT PLEASANT, WV; Owner: BIG RIVER RADIO, INC.)
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WTAM (1100 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WBUC (1460 AM; 5 kW; BUCKHANNON, WV; Owner: CAT RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Pullman:

  • WDBS (97.1 FM; SUTTON, WV; Owner: SUMMIT MEDIA BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WVPW (88.9 FM; BUCKHANNON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WAJR-FM (103.3 FM; SALEM, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF SALEM)
  • WWLW (106.5 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF CLARKSBURG)
  • WZWA (90.1 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: MARANATHA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WRRR-FM (93.9 FM; ST. MARYS, WV; Owner: SEVEN RANGES RADIO COMPANY, INC.)
  • WKJL (88.1 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: HE'S ALIVE, INC.)
  • WOBG-FM (105.7 FM; SALEM, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WGIE (92.7 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WPDX-FM (104.9 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: TSCHUDY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WXIL (95.1 FM; PARKERSBURG, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • W265AL (100.9 FM; HARRISVILLE, WV; Owner: RALPH E. MATHENY, JR.)
  • W209BO (89.7 FM; HARRISVILLE, WV; Owner: LOWER OHIO VALLEY EDUCATIONAL CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Pullman:

  • WDTV (Channel 5; WESTON, WV; Owner: WITHERS BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WVFX (Channel 46; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: DAVIS TELEVISION CLARKSBURG, LLC)

Pullman fatal accident list:

Aug 27, 2006 00:03 AM, Oxford Rd, Lat: 39.186540, Lon: -80.951730, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 10Number of bridges
  • 59ft / 18.3mTotal length
  • $3,026,000Total costs
  • 2,256Total average daily traffic
  • 173Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,689Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic
New bridges in Pullman, WV - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 21910-1919
  • 11960-1969
  • 21980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Pullman, WV

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Pullman)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • (Pullman) 0.1 Miles From Rt. 74 On Schoolhouse Road (74/17). (Lat: 39.190611 Lon: -80.948389), Type: Pipe, Structure height: 4.1 m, Overall height: 4.3 m, Call Sign: WQRM813,
    Assigned Frequencies: 171.875 MHz, Grant Date: 03/23/2023, Expiration Date: 06/20/2033, Certifier: James L Steele, Registrant: West Virginia Emergency Management Division, 2403 Fairlawn Avenue, Dunbar, WV 25064, Phone: (304) 558-5380, Fax: (304) 965-2685, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • PULLMAN, 3.6 Mi Ne Of (Lat: 39.224778 Lon: -80.889250), Overall height: 62.2 m, Call Sign: WHT325,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3710.00 MHz, 3710.00 MHz, 3730.00 MHz, 3730.00 MHz, 3790.00 MHz, 3790.00 MHz, 3810.00 MHz, 3810.00 MHz, 3890.00 MHz, 3890.00 MHz... (+14 more), Grant Date: 08/08/1991, Expiration Date: 02/01/2001, Cancellation Date: 08/20/1996, Registrant: Mci Worldcom Network Services Inc, 2270 Lakeside Dr, Richardson, TX 75082


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Pullman, WV
  • 100.0%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Pullman, WV
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Pullman 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 below 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 college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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