Goshen, Virginia

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Population in 2022: 336 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -17.2%
 
Males: 132  (39.5%)
Females: 204  (60.5%)
Median resident age:

44.4 years
Virginia median age:

39.0 years

Zip codes: 24439.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $39,677 (it was $23,958 in 2000)
Goshen:

$39,677
VA:

$85,873

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $25,402 (it was $14,400 in 2000)

Goshen town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $137,864 (it was $51,800 in 2000)
Goshen:

$137,864
VA:

$365,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $176,068; detached houses: $154,172; mobile homes: $256,321

Median gross rent in 2022: $623.

March 2022 cost of living index in Goshen: 83.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 21.3%

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  • Races in Goshen, VA (2022)
    • 30395.0%White alone
    • 41.3%Asian alone
    • 30.9%Two or more races
    • 20.6%Other race alone

Races in Goshen detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Virginia and other state lists, there were 6 registered sex offenders living in Goshen, Virginia as of May 17, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Goshen is 67 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (68.4%), English (7.5%), Italian (5.7%), Irish (5.2%), German (3.4%), European (1.7%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 1883/84

Elevation: 1420 feet

Land area: 1.74 square miles.

Population density: 193 people per square mile   (very low).

Goshen, Virginia map

6 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.9%
Virginia:

12.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,037 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $922 (0.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lynchburg, VA (44.3 miles , pop. 65,269).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Greensboro, NC (133.2 miles , pop. 223,891).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (272.1 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Craigsville, VA (3.0 miles ),
Augusta Springs, VA (3.5 miles ),
East Lexington, VA (3.8 miles ),
Lexington, VA (3.8 miles ),
Middlebrook, VA (4.0 miles ),
Warm Springs, VA (4.1 miles),
Hot Springs, VA (4.3 miles ),
Greenville, VA (4.3 miles )

Latitude: 37.99 N, Longitude: 79.50 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 540

Distribution of median household income in Goshen, VA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Goshen, VA in 2022
Goshen satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.4%
Virginia:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +39 (+10.6%).
Most common industries in Goshen, VA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Textile mills & textile products (18.7%)
  • Public administration (12.7%)
  • Construction (9.3%)
  • Wood products (6.7%)
  • Educational services (6.0%)
  • Health care (5.3%)
  • Truck transportation (4.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (19.4%)
  • Wood products (13.9%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (12.5%)
  • Public administration (9.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.3%)
  • Truck transportation (6.9%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (4.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Textile mills & textile products (24.4%)
  • Public administration (15.4%)
  • Educational services (11.5%)
  • Health care (6.4%)
  • Food (5.1%)
  • Apparel (5.1%)
  • Gasoline stations (5.1%)
Most common occupations in Goshen, VA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (10.7%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (10.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.3%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.7%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (8.3%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (8.3%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (8.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.9%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (5.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (16.7%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (12.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.3%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.4%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (6.4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.1%)

Average climate in Goshen, Virginia

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Goshen-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Virginia state average. It is 73% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/4/1990, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 12.0 miles away from the Goshen town center killed 2 people and injured 10 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 9/30/1959, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 48.1 miles away from the town center killed 11 people and injured 4 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Goshen-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Virginia state average. It is 38% 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 85.4 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 136.7 miles away from Goshen center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 77.8 miles away from the city center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi) earthquake occurred 83.6 miles away from Goshen center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 91.5 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 242.4 miles away from Goshen 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 Rockbridge County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 8, Hurricanes: 4, Winter Storms: 3, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tornado: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Goshen topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Goshen:

  • LEXINGTON DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 14 miles away; LEXINGTON, VA)
  • ROCKBRIDGE AREA HOSPICE INC (Hospital, about 15 miles away; LEXINGTON, VA)
  • CARILION STONEWALL JACKSON HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 15 miles away; LEXINGTON, VA)
  • STONEWALL JACKSON HOSP HM HLTH (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; LEXINGTON, VA)
  • HERITAGE HALL LEXINGTON (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; EAST LEXINGTON, VA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Goshen:

  • Blue Ridge Community College (about 37 miles; Weyers Cave, VA; Full-time enrollment: 2,891)
  • Lynchburg College (about 45 miles; Lynchburg, VA; FT enrollment: 2,456)
  • James Madison University (about 46 miles; Harrisonburg, VA; FT enrollment: 19,727)
  • Central Virginia Community College (about 47 miles; Lynchburg, VA; FT enrollment: 2,759)
  • Liberty University (about 48 miles; Lynchburg, VA; FT enrollment: 61,625)
  • University of Virginia-Main Campus (about 55 miles; Charlottesville, VA; FT enrollment: 22,274)
  • Piedmont Virginia Community College (about 56 miles; Charlottesville, VA; FT enrollment: 3,029)

Points of interest:

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Rockbridge County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Goshen and their reported violations in the past:

GOSHEN, TOWN OF (Population served: 375, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations
  • One minor monitoring violation
Average household size:
This town:

2.3 people
Virginia:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

61.3%
Whole state:

67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

6.9%
Whole state:

5.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Goshen:

Marital status in Goshen, VA
  • Never married: 23.4%
  • Now married: 35.4%
  • Separated: 4.2%
  • Widowed: 11.1%
  • Divorced: 25.8%

For population 25 years and over in Goshen:

  • High school or higher: 86.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.0%
  • Unemployed: 7.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 30.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.4
Virginia average:

12.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Goshen, VA (based on Rockbridge County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant3,38619
Mainline Protestant3,11525
Other782
None15,728-
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: 5
Rockbridge County:

2.33 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

2.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.47 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.17 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Rockbridge County:

0.47 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

1.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 19
Rockbridge County:

8.84 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

4.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 15
This county:

6.98 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

7.65 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Rockbridge County:

10.1%
Virginia:

9.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.6%
Virginia:

26.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Goshen:

60.1%
Virginia:

50.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Goshen:

57.2%
Virginia:

48.6%

Average BMI:
Goshen:

29.4
Virginia:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Goshen:

18.9%
State:

20.2%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Goshen:

14.9%
Virginia:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Goshen:

6.6
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Goshen:

50.6%
State:

33.5%

General health condition:
Goshen:

54.2%
Virginia:

57.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Goshen:

78.9%
State:

80.5%

More about Health and Nutrition of Goshen, VA 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
Water Supply 0$0 3$4,369
Financial Administration 0$0 1$1,572
Totals for Government 0$0 4$5,941

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

  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $25,000 ($74.40)
    Water Utilities: $21,000 ($62.50)
    General - Other: $16,000 ($47.62)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $45,000 ($133.93)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $14,000 ($41.67)

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

  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $69,000 ($205.36)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $80,000 ($238.10)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $112,000 ($333.33)

Strongest AM radio stations in Goshen:

  • WSVA (550 AM; 10 kW; HARRISONBURG, VA; Owner: M. BELMONT VERSTANDIG, INC.)
  • WLLL (930 AM; 10 kW; LYNCHBURG, VA; Owner: HUBBARD'S ADVERTISING AGENCY, INC.)
  • WKCI (970 AM; 5 kW; WAYNESBORO, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WLVA (590 AM; 5 kW; LYNCHBURG, VA)
  • WKDW (900 AM; 2 kW; STAUNTON, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WVMR (1370 AM; daytime; 5 kW; FROST, WV; Owner: POCAHONTAS COMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE CORP.)
  • WTRU (830 AM; 50 kW; KERNERSVILLE, NC; Owner: TRUTH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WNLR (1150 AM; 2 kW; CHURCHVILLE, VA; Owner: NEW LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WKCW (1420 AM; 50 kW; WARRENTON, VA; Owner: WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WPTF (680 AM; 50 kW; RALEIGH, NC; Owner: FIRST STATE COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WREL (1450 AM; 1 kW; LEXINGTON, VA; Owner: EQUUS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WFTK (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; WAKE FOREST, NC; Owner: POSITIVE RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WRVA (1140 AM; 50 kW; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Goshen:

  • WTON-FM (94.3 FM; STAUNTON, VA; Owner: HIGH IMPACT COMMUNICATIONS INC)
  • WCHG (107.1 FM; HOT SPRINGS, VA; Owner: POCAHONTAS COMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE CORP.)
  • WXCF-FM (103.9 FM; CLIFTON FORGE, VA; Owner: IMPACT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WREL-FM (96.7 FM; BUENA VISTA, VA; Owner: EQUUS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WVLS (89.7 FM; MONTEREY, VA; Owner: POCAHONTAS COMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE CORP.)
  • WNRS-FM (89.9 FM; SWEET BRIAR, VA; Owner: SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE)
  • WYYD (107.9 FM; AMHERST, VA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCYK-FM (99.7 FM; STAUNTON, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WIQO-FM (100.9 FM; COVINGTON, VA; Owner: WKEY, INC.)
  • WVTU (89.3 FM; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: VIRGINIA TECH FOUNDATION INC)
  • WZZU (97.9 FM; LYNCHBURG, VA; Owner: TRAVIS MEDIA L.L.C.)
  • WDBS (97.1 FM; SUTTON, WV; Owner: SUMMIT MEDIA BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WMRY (103.5 FM; CROZET, VA; Owner: JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY BOARD OF VISITORS)
  • WQPO (100.7 FM; HARRISONBURG, VA; Owner: M. BELMONT VERSTANDIG, INC.)
  • WACL (98.5 FM; ELKTON, VA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WPVA (90.1 FM; WAYNESBORO, VA; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • WRXT (90.3 FM; ROANOKE, VA; Owner: POSITIVE ALTERNATIVE RADIO, INC.)
  • WBOP (106.3 FM; CHURCHVILLE, VA; Owner: SHENANDOAH VALLEY TELEVISION, LLC)
  • WMXH-FM (105.7 FM; LURAY, VA; Owner: EASY RADIO, INC.)
  • WBWR (106.9 FM; BEDFORD, VA; Owner: BEDFORD RADIO PARTNERS, LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 11Number of bridges
  • 115ft / 35.4mTotal length
  • $3,530,000Total costs
  • 8,280Total average daily traffic
  • 517Total average daily truck traffic
  • 9,144Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Goshen, VA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 1Before 1900
  • 21930-1939
  • 21940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 12000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Goshen, VA

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1
  • 534 The Knob Road (Lat: 37.994194 Lon: -79.464722), Type: Pole, Structure height: 59.4 m, Overall height: 60.7 m, Call Sign: KNKN919
    Assigned Frequencies: 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 846.510 MHzGrant Date: 09/01/2020, Expiration Date: 10/01/2030Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

4
  • Cayla Gamble, 199 Big Turn Ln (Lat: 37.894694 Lon: -79.569167), Type: 60.7, Structure height: 51163 m, Overall height: 57.3 m, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, Gwerner@wbklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 383-3420

  • Cayla Gamble, 199 Big Turn Ln (Lat: 37.894694 Lon: -79.569167), Type: 60.7, Structure height: 51163 m, Overall height: 57.3 m, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, Gwerner@wbklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 383-3420

  • Cayla Gamble, 199 Big Turn Ln (Lat: 37.894694 Lon: -79.569167), Type: 60.7, Structure height: 51163 m, Overall height: 57.3 m, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, Gwerner@wbklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 383-3420

  • Cayla Gamble, 199 Big Turn Ln (Lat: 37.894694 Lon: -79.569167), Type: 60.7, Structure height: 51163 m, Overall height: 57.3 m, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, Gwerner@wbklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 383-3420


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • Lat: 37.978000 Lon: -79.497500, Call Sign: WQDC913,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.287 MHz, 456.287 MHz, Grant Date: 07/26/2005, Expiration Date: 07/26/2015, Cancellation Date: 09/26/2015, Certifier: Brad Spencer, Registrant: Cara Enterprises Inc, Salt Lake City, UT 84117-0503, Phone: (801) 278-9728, Fax: (801) 278-7239, Email:

  • Lat: 37.975083 Lon: -79.504639, Call Sign: WQRT827,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.027 MHz, 151.490 MHz, 159.555 MHz, 160.207 MHz, 158.385 MHz, Grant Date: 06/28/2023, Expiration Date: 07/25/2033, Certifier: Doug Gentry, Registrant: Teltronic, Inc., Roanoke, VA 24017, Phone: (540) 342-8513, Fax: (540) 342-1250, Email:

  • Lat: 37.908528 Lon: -79.615389, Call Sign: WQYF495,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.970 MHz, 158.242 MHz, 159.960 MHz, 160.155 MHz, 173.275 MHz, Grant Date: 09/12/2016, Expiration Date: 09/12/2026, Certifier: Chad Danner, Registrant: Elecom, Inc., 195 Communications Ct., Madison Heights, VA 24572, Phone: (434) 845-4371, Fax: (434) 845-8139, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • GOSHEN, 534 Knob Road (Lat: 37.994194 Lon: -79.464722), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Overall height: 60.6 m, Call Sign: WQQU333,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6256.54 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, Grant Date: 01/31/2023, Expiration Date: 03/04/2033, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Cellco Partnership, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

  • GSHN, 702 The Knob Road (Lat: 37.994250 Lon: -79.464833), Type: Mast, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: WQXJ368,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6152.75 MHz, 6152.75 MHz, 6152.75 MHz, 6152.75 MHz, 6152.75 MHz, 6152.75 MHz, 6152.75 MHz, 6152.75 MHz, 6152.75 MHz, Grant Date: 03/22/2016, Expiration Date: 03/22/2026, Certifier: Scott Bedell, Registrant: Rockbridge Regional Public Safety Communications Center, 100 Baner Ln, Buena Vista, VA 24416, Phone: (540) 261-9300, Email:

  • 67046, 702 The Knob Road (Lat: 37.994194 Lon: -79.464694), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 60.4 m, Call Sign: WQYM270,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10815.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, Grant Date: 11/03/2016, Expiration Date: 11/03/2026, Cancellation Date: 03/19/2021, Certifier: Charles F Crizer, Registrant: Shentel, 500 Shentel Way, Edinburg, VA 22824, Phone: (540) 984-5286, Fax: (540) 984-8192, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KJ4KWE, Licensee ID: L01479794, Grant Date: 02/12/2019, Expiration Date: 04/01/2029, Certifier: Robert E Walker Jr, Registrant: Robert E Walker Jr, 1888 Big River Road, Goshen, VA 24439

  • Call Sign: KF5EIU, Licensee ID: L01536730, Grant Date: 10/08/2019, Expiration Date: 12/16/2029, Certifier: Wyatt J Canady, Registrant: Wyatt J Canady, 34 Palace Hotel Ln, Goshen, VA 24439-2405


2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 11. The highest number of fire incidents - 23 took place in 2009, and the least - 2 in 2003. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Goshen, VA When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (57.1%), and Outside Fires (28.0%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Goshen, VA
    • 10857.1%Structure Fires
    • 5328.0%Outside Fires
    • 2111.1%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 73.7%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Goshen, VA
Most common first names in Goshen, VA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William1475.0 years
Robert1274.2 years
John1271.3 years
Mary976.9 years
George977.0 years
James866.0 years
Charles872.4 years
Thomas669.7 years
Florence481.2 years
Earl474.7 years
Most common last names in Goshen, VA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Campbell1771.1 years
Ingram1673.1 years
Burke1173.5 years
Miller861.2 years
Hinkle874.3 years
Tolley877.9 years
Dill674.6 years
Wilhelm672.5 years
Thompson670.7 years
Hall668.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Goshen, VA
  • 37.9%Wood
  • 35.6%Electricity
  • 23.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 3.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Goshen, VA
  • 52.6%Electricity
  • 21.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 15.8%Wood
  • 10.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Goshen compared to Virginia state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage 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.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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