Worthington, Kentucky

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Population in 2022: 1,469 (100% urban, 0% rural).
Population change since 2000: -12.2%
 
Males: 723  (49.3%)
Females: 746  (50.7%)
Median resident age:

37.4 years
Kentucky median age:

39.4 years

Zip codes: 41183.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $60,119 (it was $34,875 in 2000)
Worthington:

$60,119
KY:

$59,341

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,784 (it was $19,239 in 2000)

Worthington city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $126,652 (it was $58,700 in 2000)
Worthington:

$126,652
KY:

$196,300

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $136,188; detached houses: $136,186

Median gross rent in 2022: $854.

March 2022 cost of living index in Worthington: 81.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 17.9%
(14.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 46.2% for Black residents, 74.6% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 91.7% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Worthington, KY (2022)
    • 1,56190.5%White alone
    • 694.0%Black alone
    • 613.5%Hispanic
    • 150.9%Two or more races
    • 20.1%Asian alone

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According to our research of Kentucky and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Worthington, Kentucky as of May 03, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Worthington is 1,413 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


Crime rates in Worthington by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
3
(185.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(66.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
3
(178.9)
9
(559.4)
5
(308.6)
5
(310.2)
1
(62.8)
0
(0.0)
2
(126.6)
4
(254.6)
2
(127.8)
3
(197.5)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
2
(119.3)
1
(62.2)
5
(308.6)
4
(248.1)
3
(188.4)
2
(125.5)
2
(126.6)
5
(318.3)
2
(127.8)
5
(329.2)
0
(0.0)
3
(200.8)
2
(135.4)
1
(67.8)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(62.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(66.9)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index17.341.6182.136.611.95.013.930.614.127.013.313.45.42.7

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Worthington, KY

Crime rate in Worthington detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 4 (4 officers - 4 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.71
Kentucky average:

1.89
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Ancestries: English (35.0%), American (28.3%), Irish (7.4%), German (5.8%), Scotch-Irish (2.6%), Scottish (2.1%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 02/05/1920

Elevation: 550 feet

Land area: 1.17 square miles.

Population density: 1,253 people per square mile   (low).

Worthington, Kentucky map

22 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.3%
Kentucky:

4.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,594 (1.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,128 (0.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Huntington, WV (18.9 miles , pop. 51,475).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Columbus, OH (100.5 miles , pop. 711,470).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (346.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Hanging Rock, OH (0.9 miles ),
Raceland, KY (1.0 miles ),
Flatwoods, KY (1.4 miles ),
Wurtland, KY (1.5 miles ),
Russell, KY (1.7 miles ),
Ironton, OH (1.8 miles ),
Bellefonte, KY (2.2 miles ),
Greenup, KY (2.4 miles )

Latitude: 38.55 N, Longitude: 82.73 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 606

Distribution of median household income in Worthington, KY in 2022
Distribution of house value in Worthington, KY in 2022
Worthington satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $163,900
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $163,900
  • 2016: 1 building, cost: $163,900
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $163,900
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $163,900
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $163,900
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $163,900
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $163,900
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $130,000
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $130,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $130,000
  • 2007: 2 buildings, average cost: $17,500
  • 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $76,500
  • 2005: 3 buildings, average cost: $84,000
  • 2004: 4 buildings, average cost: $66,700
  • 2003: 4 buildings, average cost: $66,700
  • 2002: 3 buildings, average cost: $66,700
  • 2001: 3 buildings, average cost: $89,300
  • 1999: 4 buildings, average cost: $42,500
  • 1998: 5 buildings, average cost: $60,000
  • 1997: 3 buildings, average cost: $54,300
Number of permits per 10,000 Worthington, KY residents
Average permit cost in Worthington, KY
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

6.3%
Kentucky:

3.8%
Most common industries in Worthington, KY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (11.5%)
  • Educational services (8.5%)
  • Rail transportation (6.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.7%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.1%)
  • Construction (4.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Rail transportation (11.1%)
  • Metal & metal products (10.3%)
  • Construction (7.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.4%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (4.9%)
  • Public administration (4.1%)
  • Repair & maintenance (4.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (20.6%)
  • Educational services (14.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.0%)
  • Public administration (5.1%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (4.8%)
  • Social assistance (4.8%)
Most common occupations in Worthington, KY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.8%)
  • Registered nurses (3.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.8%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.8%)
  • Cashiers (3.8%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (3.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.0%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.4%)
  • Rail and water transportation workers (5.4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.1%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Registered nurses (8.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.9%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (6.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Cashiers (5.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.8%)

Average climate in Worthington, Kentucky

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Worthington, Kentucky average temperatures Worthington, Kentucky average precipitation Worthington, Kentucky humidity Worthington, Kentucky wind speed Worthington, Kentucky snowfall Worthington, Kentucky sunshine Worthington, Kentucky clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 90.7. This is worse than average.

City:

90.7
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2002 was 0.180. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 7.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.180
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 5.87. This is about average. Closest monitor was 4.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.87
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.933. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 0.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.933
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 25.5. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 0.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

25.5
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 10.3. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 4.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.3
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Worthington-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Kentucky state average. It is 45% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/23/1968, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 10.9 miles away from the Worthington city center killed 7 people and injured 93 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/23/1968, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 24.9 miles away from the city center killed 6 people and injured 364 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Worthington-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kentucky state average. It is 13% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 69.7 miles away from the city center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 264.4 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 169.4 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 68.1 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 238.1 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 278.9 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 Greenup County (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 13, Tornadoes: 7, Winter Storms: 6, Mudslides: 5, Landslides: 3, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowfall: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Worthington topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Worthington:

  • OAKMONT MANOR (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; FLATWOODS, KY)
  • FMC - IRONTON (Dialysis Facility, about 3 miles away; IRONTON, OH)
  • WURTLAND NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; WURTLAND, KY)
  • BELLEFONTE HOME HEALTH CARE AGENCY (Home Health Center, about 4 miles away; IRONTON, OH)
  • OUR LADY OF BELLEFONTE HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 4 miles away; ASHLAND, KY)
  • BELLEFONTE HOME HEALTH CARE AGENCY (Home Health Center, about 5 miles away; GREENUP, KY)
  • SANCTUARY OF THE OHIO VALLEY (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; IRONTON, OH)

Airports located in Worthington:

Amtrak stations near Worthington:

  • 8 miles: ASHLAND (99 15TH ST.) . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
  • 18 miles: SOUTH PORTSMOUTH (SOUTH SHORE, RTE. 23 AT MAIN ST.) . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.
  • 19 miles: HUNTINGTON (8TH AVE. & 10TH ST.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Worthington:

  • Ashland Community and Technical College (about 8 miles; Ashland, KY; Full-time enrollment: 2,482)
  • Marshall University (about 19 miles; Huntington, WV; FT enrollment: 11,450)
  • Shawnee State University (about 19 miles; Portsmouth, OH; FT enrollment: 4,160)
  • Morehead State University (about 46 miles; Morehead, KY; FT enrollment: 7,523)
  • West Virginia State University (about 54 miles; Institute, WV; FT enrollment: 2,133)
  • Maysville Community and Technical College (about 59 miles; Maysville, KY; FT enrollment: 2,969)
  • Big Sandy Community and Technical College (about 60 miles; Prestonsburg, KY; FT enrollment: 2,660)

Public elementary/middle school in Worthington:

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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Worthington Volunteer Fire Protection District (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Chinns Branch (A), Pond Run (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: John W. Collier - Army Medal of Honor recipient.

Greenup 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 Worthington and their reported violations in the past:

WORTHINGTON MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS (Population served: 1,673, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) - In APR-2012. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-14-2012), St Formal NOV issued (JUL-27-2012), St Compliance achieved (SEP-06-2012), St Public Notif received (JUN-27-2013)
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Unfilt/GWR) - In NOV-2010, Contaminant: GROUNDWATER RULE. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-22-2011), St Formal NOV issued (JAN-22-2011), St Compliance achieved (MAR-10-2011), St Public Notif received (JUN-21-2011)
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Unfilt/GWR) - In OCT-2010, Contaminant: GROUNDWATER RULE. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-11-2010), St Formal NOV issued (DEC-11-2010), St Compliance achieved (MAR-10-2011), St Public Notif received (JUN-21-2011)
Average household size:
This city:

2.5 people
Kentucky:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

72.9%
Whole state:

66.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.8%
Whole state:

6.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.8% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.6% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Worthington:

Marital status in Worthington, KY
  • Never married: 26.8%
  • Now married: 42.5%
  • Separated: 3.7%
  • Widowed: 11.5%
  • Divorced: 15.5%

For population 25 years and over in Worthington:

  • High school or higher: 92.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.3%
  • Unemployed: 5.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.7
Kentucky average:

11.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Worthington, KY (based on Greenup County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant11,80461
Mainline Protestant2,36815
Other7512
Black Protestant4833
Catholic431
None21,461-
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
Greenup County:

2.15 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

2.19 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Greenup County:

0.54 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.74 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 19
Here:

5.10 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

4.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Greenup County:

1.07 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

5.74 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Greenup County:

13.0%
Kentucky:

11.0%
Adult obesity rate:
Greenup County:

31.9%
State:

30.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Greenup County:

17.7%
State:

15.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

47.1%
Kentucky:

49.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Worthington:

45.7%
Kentucky:

47.0%

Average BMI:
Worthington:

29.9
Kentucky:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

20.0%
State:

21.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Worthington:

14.5%
Kentucky:

10.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Worthington:

6.8
Kentucky:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

46.0%
Kentucky:

33.8%

General health condition:
This city:

51.4%
Kentucky:

56.8%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

81.0%
Kentucky:

78.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Worthington, KY Residents
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
Solid Waste Management 3$6,605$26,4200$0
Police Protection - Officers 3$11,053$44,2120$0
Financial Administration 1$3,738$44,8563$320
Water Supply 1$5,346$64,1520$0
Sewerage 1$2,352$28,2240$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$500
Totals for Government 9$29,093$38,79110$820

Worthington government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Sewerage: $112,000 ($76.24)
    Regular Highways: $8,000 ($5.45)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $238,000 ($162.01)
    Sewerage: $231,000 ($157.25)
    Police Protection: $223,000 ($151.80)
    Central Staff Services: $138,000 ($93.94)
    Solid Waste Management: $64,000 ($43.57)
    Local Fire Protection: $48,000 ($32.68)
    Regular Highways: $8,000 ($5.45)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Police Protection: $9,000 ($6.13)
    Central Staff Services: $6,000 ($4.08)
    Local Fire Protection: $4,000 ($2.72)
    Solid Waste Management: $4,000 ($2.72)
    Regular Highways: $2,000 ($1.36)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $437,000 ($297.48)

Worthington government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $209,000 ($142.27)
    Solid Waste Management: $87,000 ($59.22)
    Other: $10,000 ($6.81)
  • Miscellaneous - Special Assessments: $37,000 ($25.19)
    Rents: $14,000 ($9.53)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($0.68)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $236,000 ($160.65)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $32,000 ($21.78)
    General Local Government Support: $25,000 ($17.02)
    Other: $8,000 ($5.45)
  • Tax - Property: $269,000 ($183.12)
    Insurance Premiums Sales: $182,000 ($123.89)
    Public Utilities Sales: $30,000 ($20.42)

Worthington government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $543,000 ($369.64)

Strongest AM radio stations in Worthington:

  • WIRO (1230 AM; 1 kW; IRONTON, OH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WLGC (1520 AM; daytime; 5 kW; GREENUP, KY; Owner: GREENUP COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTCR (1420 AM; 5 kW; KENOVA, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WOKT (1040 AM; daytime; 2 kW; CANNONSBURG, KY; Owner: BIG RIVER RADIO, INC.-KY)
  • WRVC (930 AM; 5 kW; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: FIFTH AVENUE BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WVHU (800 AM; 5 kW; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WHRD (1470 AM; 5 kW; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: CONCORD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WGOH (1370 AM; 5 kW; GRAYSON, KY; Owner: CARTER COUNTY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WNXT (1260 AM; 5 kW; PORTSMOUTH, OH; Owner: HOMETOWN B/C OF PORTSMOUTH, INC.)
  • WCMI (1340 AM; 1 kW; ASHLAND, KY; Owner: FIFTH AVENUE BROADCASTING CO., INC)
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WBGS (1030 AM; daytime; 10 kW; POINT PLEASANT, WV; Owner: BIG RIVER RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Worthington:

  • WBKS (107.1 FM; IRONTON, OH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WOUL-FM (89.1 FM; IRONTON, OH; Owner: OHIO UNIVERSITY)
  • WBVB (97.1 FM; COAL GROVE, OH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WLGC-FM (105.7 FM; GREENUP, KY; Owner: GREENUP COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WPAY-FM (104.1 FM; PORTSMOUTH, OH; Owner: RADIO STATIONS WPAY/WPFB, INC.)
  • WDGG (93.7 FM; ASHLAND, KY; Owner: FIFTH AVENUE B/CASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WRVC-FM (92.7 FM; CATLETTSBURG, KY; Owner: FIFTH AVENUE BROADCASTING CO., INC)
  • WOSP (91.5 FM; PORTSMOUTH, OH; Owner: THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WOHP (88.3 FM; PORTSMOUTH, OH; Owner: THE CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY)
  • WVWV (89.9 FM; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WAMX (106.3 FM; MILTON, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WKEE-FM (100.5 FM; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WNXT-FM (99.3 FM; PORTSMOUTH, OH; Owner: HOMETOWN B/C OF PORTSMOUTH, INC.)
  • W215AV (90.9 FM; SOUTH PORTSMOUTH, KY; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • WKLC-FM (105.1 FM; ST. ALBANS, WV; Owner: WKLC, INC.)
  • WOKE (98.3 FM; GARRISON, KY; Owner: BIG RIVER RADIO, INC.)
  • WZZZ (107.5 FM; PORTSMOUTH, OH; Owner: HOMETOWN BROADCASTING OF PORTSMOUTH 2, INC.)
  • WRAU (94.9 FM; SOUTH WEBSTER, OH; Owner: IM-MEDIA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTCR-FM (103.3 FM; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WUGO (102.3 FM; GRAYSON, KY; Owner: CARTER COUNTY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Worthington:

  • WKAS (Channel 25; ASHLAND, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WPBY-TV (Channel 33; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WSAZ-TV (Channel 3; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WPBO (Channel 42; PORTSMOUTH, OH; Owner: THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WHCP (Channel 30; PORTSMOUTH, OH; Owner: TELEVISION PROPERTIES, INC.)
  • WOWK-TV (Channel 13; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA MEDIA HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WVAH-TV (Channel 11; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WVAH LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WCHS-TV (Channel 8; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WCHS LICENSEE, LLC)
  • W14CU (Channel 14; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: VENTANA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • W49BN (Channel 49; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNCATIONS LPTV, INC.)
  • W66CZ (Channel 66; PORTSMOUTH, OH; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WTSF (Channel 61; ASHLAND, KY; Owner: TRI STATE FAMILY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W05CB (Channel 5; BURLINGTON, OH; Owner: VEARL R. PENNINGTON)
  • W36CR (Channel 36; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)
  • W55AT (Channel 55; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: CHANNEL AMERICA LPTV LIC. SUBSIDIARY)

Medal of Honor Recipients

Medal of Honor Recipient born in Worthington: John W. Collier.

Worthington fatal accident list:

Aug 19, 1992 11:24 PM, 244, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Sep 18, 1977 06:30 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 3ft / 0.7mTotal length
  • 4,459Total average daily traffic
  • 101Total average daily truck traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

22 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Worthington)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • Service Bldg Welded Rail Plt Russell Yds (Lat: 38.547306 Lon: -82.719889), Type: Pole, Structure height: 4 m, Call Sign: KFO248,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.650 MHz, 160.785 MHz, Grant Date: 06/30/2022, Expiration Date: 09/10/2032, Registrant: Csx Transportation Inc, 6735 Southpoint Dr S, Suite 400, Jacksonville, FL 32216, Phone: (904) 279-6938, Fax: (904) 332-6013, Email:

  • 1 Mi Ne Of Wurtland (Lat: 38.553056 Lon: -82.771667), Type: Building, Structure height: 11 m, Overall height: 16 m, Call Sign: WQDE717,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.900 MHz, Grant Date: 08/12/2015, Expiration Date: 08/08/2025, Certifier: Scott Wells, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern Ste E #501, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:

  • Lat: 38.546806 Lon: -82.718028, Call Sign: WQRW242,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.667 MHz, 159.847 MHz, 463.625 MHz, 463.800 MHz, Grant Date: 08/05/2013, Expiration Date: 08/05/2023, Cancellation Date: 10/07/2023, Certifier: Rick L Ricewick, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern Ste E #501, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • WORTHINGTON, 8708 Brownsboro Rd (Lat: 38.302000 Lon: -85.588000), Overall height: 59.7 m, Call Sign: WMQ302,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11345.0 MHz, Grant Date: 02/06/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Cancellation Date: 04/06/2004, Certifier: John T Scott Iii, Registrant: Verizon Wireless, One Verizon Place (Mc: Ga3b1reg), Alpharetta, GA 30004-8511, Phone: (678) 339-4271, Fax: (678) 339-8552, Email:

  • RUSSELL, 8100' Nnw Of I/S U.S. Hwy 23 & S.R. 1725 (Lat: 38.521722 Lon: -82.691389), Type: Tower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Overall height: 60.7 m, Call Sign: WLK950,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6286.19 MHz, Grant Date: 01/19/2011, Expiration Date: 02/01/2021, Cancellation Date: 10/20/2020, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Verizon, 1300 I St Nw - Suite 500 East, Washington, DC 20005, Phone: (202) 515-2453, Email:


FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

1
  • Ashland Boyd County Airport Nw Of (Lat: 38.558056 Lon: -82.794722), Type: Tower, Call Sign: WRLA2052, Licensee ID: L00654978,
    Assigned Frequencies: 75.0000 MHz, Grant Date: 05/14/2008, Expiration Date: 04/28/2018, Cancellation Date: 06/30/2018, Registrant: Ashland Regional Airport Board, 501 Scott St., Worthington, KY 41183, Phone: (606) 494-2034, Fax: (606) 494-2037, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Worthington)

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: 12918, N12918, N-12918, Serial Number: 17262371, Year manufactured: 1973, Airworthiness Date: 10/19/1973, Certificate Issue Date: 06/24/2003
    Registrant (Government): Ashland/Boyd County Regional Airport Authority, 501 Scott St, Worthington, KY 41183
  • Aircraft: PIPER J3C-65 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 67 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 70589, N70589, N-70589, Serial Number: 17598, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 04/22/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 12/23/2019
    Registrant (LLC): M & M Air LLC, Po Box 401, Worthington, KY 41183
  • Aircraft: BEECH 95-B55 (T42A) (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 165 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR I0-470 SERIES (260 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 85RR, N85RR, N-85RR, Serial Number: TC-1365, Year manufactured: 1970, Airworthiness Date: 08/14/1970, Certificate Issue Date: 12/30/2019
    Registrant (LLC): Tw Air LLC, 500 Scott St, Worthington, KY 41183

Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED2$134,2706$88,77523$93,0633$29,1472$42,0101$16,680
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$00$02$143,3151$33,7700$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED1$75,3801$32,7609$86,1403$29,4800$00$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN1$92,6600$03$110,7500$00$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$00$00$00$00$0

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0403.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2008
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$125,6302$84,420
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED1$59,5001$64,920
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$00$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0403.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Worthington, KY
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Worthington, KY - Value
Most common first names in Worthington, KY among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Charles1173.6 years
James672.5 years
William670.3 years
John670.4 years
George582.0 years
Robert567.4 years
Eva477.0 years
Paul464.0 years
Mary480.2 years
Thomas467.2 years
Most common last names in Worthington, KY among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Caudill578.8 years
Heaberlin578.6 years
Nippert467.0 years
Johnson476.7 years
Franz478.7 years
Hall472.7 years
Dixon475.3 years
Potter387.3 years
Morrison390.0 years
Akers367.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Worthington, KY
  • 73.1%Utility gas
  • 26.5%Electricity
  • 0.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Worthington, KY
  • 73.4%Utility gas
  • 26.6%Electricity


Worthington compared to Kentucky state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There is 1 pilot and 1 other airmen in this city.
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