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Maurertown, Virginia

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Population in 2010: 770.
Males: 317  (41.3%)
Females: 453  (58.7%)
Median resident age:

52.9 years
Virginia median age:

39.0 years

Zip codes: 22644.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $61,169
Maurertown:

$61,169
VA:

$85,873

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $34,162

Maurertown CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $266,472
Maurertown:

$266,472
VA:

$365,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $257,630; detached houses: $255,802

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,341.

March 2022 cost of living index in Maurertown: 83.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 7.3%
(7.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

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  • Races in Maurertown, VA (2022)
    • 99597.1%White alone
    • 50.5%Black alone
    • 20.2%Hispanic

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



According to our research of Virginia and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Maurertown, Virginia as of May 17, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Maurertown is 275 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Ancestries: English (37.5%), German (22.1%), Irish (10.6%), American (7.3%), French (3.3%), Dutch (2.7%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 770 feet

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,239 (0.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,428 (0.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Reston, VA (60.1 miles , pop. 56,407).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Washington, DC (78.1 miles , pop. 572,059).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (192.0 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Toms Brook, VA (1.3 miles ),
Woodstock, VA (2.1 miles ),
Strasburg, VA (2.7 miles ),
Edinburg, VA (3.0 miles ),
Middletown, VA (3.5 miles ),
Wardensville, WV (3.5 miles ),
Front Royal, VA (3.8 miles ),
Mount Jackson, VA (3.9 miles )

Latitude: 38.93 N, Longitude: 78.46 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 540

Distribution of median household income in Maurertown, VA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Maurertown, VA in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.5%
Virginia:

2.7%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2015 was 53.0. This is better than average.

City:

53.0
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2015 was 30.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 15.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

30.0
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Maurertown-area historical tornado activity is near Virginia state average. It is 33% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/24/2001, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 36.1 miles away from the Maurertown place center injured 2 people and caused $2 million in damages.

On 6/2/1998, a category F4 tornado 52.3 miles away from the place center injured 5 people and caused $6 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Maurertown-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Virginia state average. It is 49% 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 76.1 miles away from Maurertown 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 204.4 miles away from Maurertown center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 73.1 miles away from Maurertown center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 82.3 miles away from the city center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 97.7 miles away from Maurertown center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 222.5 miles away from Maurertown 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 Shenandoah County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 4, Storms: 4, Winter Storms: 4, Floods: 3, Droughts: 2, Snowstorms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Fire: 1, Tornado: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Maurertown:

  • SHENANDOAH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 5 miles away; WOODSTOCK, VA)
  • CONSULATE HEALTH CARE OF WOODSTOCK (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; WOODSTOCK, VA)
  • HERITAGE HALL FRONT ROYAL (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; FRONT ROYAL, VA)
  • FRONT ROYAL DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 15 miles away; FRONT ROYAL, VA)
  • WARREN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 15 miles away; FRONT ROYAL, VA)

Airports located in Maurertown:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Maurertown:

  • Lord Fairfax Community College (about 13 miles; Middletown, VA; Full-time enrollment: 4,144)
  • Shenandoah University (about 24 miles; Winchester, VA; FT enrollment: 3,010)
  • James Madison University (about 41 miles; Harrisonburg, VA; FT enrollment: 19,727)
  • American Public University System (about 41 miles; Charles Town, WV; FT enrollment: 43,829)
  • Shepherd University (about 50 miles; Shepherdstown, WV; FT enrollment: 3,745)
  • Blue Ridge Community College (about 52 miles; Weyers Cave, VA; FT enrollment: 2,891)
  • Allegany College of Maryland (about 52 miles; Cumberland, MD; FT enrollment: 2,407)

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

Shenandoah 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:

2.5 people
Virginia:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

66.6%
Whole state:

67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

8.5%
Whole state:

5.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
2 people in other noninstitutional facilities in 2010

For population 15 years and over in Maurertown:

Marital status in Maurertown, VA
  • Never married: 26.6%
  • Now married: 40.0%
  • Separated: 2.6%
  • Widowed: 13.8%
  • Divorced: 16.9%

For population 25 years and over in Maurertown:

  • High school or higher: 90.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.2%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.6
Virginia average:

12.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Maurertown, VA (based on Shenandoah County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant11,35566
Evangelical Protestant6,38043
Catholic1,3742
Other3452
None22,539-
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: 10
This county:

2.48 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

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

0.25 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.17 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
Shenandoah County:

1.24 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

1.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 26
Here:

6.45 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

4.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 27
This county:

6.70 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.65 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

10.2%
State:

9.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

25.9%
Virginia:

26.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

18.7%
Virginia:

18.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Maurertown:

  • WKCW (1420 AM; 50 kW; WARRENTON, VA; Owner: WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WAMM (1230 AM; 1 kW; WOODSTOCK, VA; Owner: HOMETOWN BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WSVA (550 AM; 10 kW; HARRISONBURG, VA; Owner: M. BELMONT VERSTANDIG, INC.)
  • WMET (1150 AM; 50 kW; GAITHERSBURG, MD; Owner: BELTWAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WSVG (790 AM; 1 kW; MOUNT JACKSON, VA; Owner: SHENANDOAH VALLEY TELEVISION LLC)
  • WTOP (1500 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WWGB (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; INDIAN HEAD, MD; Owner: GOOD BODY MEDIA, LLC)
  • WBAL (1090 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: HEARST RADIO, INC.)
  • WPGC (1580 AM; 50 kW; MORNINGSIDE, MD; Owner: INFINITY WPGC(AM), INC.)
  • WKTR (840 AM; daytime; 8 kW; EARLYSVILLE, VA; Owner: WKTR, INC.)
  • WBTX (1470 AM; 5 kW; BROADWAY-TIMBERVILLE, VA; Owner: MASSANUTTEN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Maurertown:

  • WAZR (93.7 FM; WOODSTOCK, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WWRT (104.9 FM; STRASBURG, VA; Owner: MID ATLANTIC NETWORK, INC.)
  • WMXH-FM (105.7 FM; LURAY, VA; Owner: EASY RADIO, INC.)
  • WTRM (91.3 FM; WINCHESTER, VA; Owner: TIMBER RIDGE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • W243AF (96.5 FM; FLINT HILL, VA; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • WINC-FM (92.5 FM; WINCHESTER, VA; Owner: MID ATLANTIC NETWORK, INC.)
  • WFQX (99.3 FM; FRONT ROYAL, VA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WQWV (103.7 FM; FISHER, WV; Owner: MCGUIRE BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WACL (98.5 FM; ELKTON, VA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WOTC (88.3 FM; EDINBURG, VA; Owner: VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH - CHRISTIAN SCHOOL)
  • WQPO (100.7 FM; HARRISONBURG, VA; Owner: M. BELMONT VERSTANDIG, INC.)
  • WUSQ-FM (102.5 FM; WINCHESTER, VA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WDZN (100.1 FM; ROMNEY, WV; Owner: CHARTER EQUITIES, INC.)
  • W228BA (93.5 FM; LEESBURG, VA; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • WMRA (90.7 FM; HARRISONBURG, VA; Owner: JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY BOARD OF VISITORS)
  • WZRV (95.3 FM; FRONT ROYAL, VA; Owner: ROYAL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WPER (89.9 FM; CULPEPER, VA; Owner: POSITIVE ALTERNATIVE RADIO INC.)
  • WVSB (104.1 FM; ROMNEY, WV; Owner: WEST VA. SCHS. FOR DEAF AND BLIND)
  • WBHB-FM (96.1 FM; BROADWAY, VA; Owner: HJV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WROG (102.9 FM; CUMBERLAND, MD; Owner: TSCHUDY RADIO, INC)

TV broadcast stations around Maurertown:

  • W63AF (Channel 63; WOODSTOCK, VA; Owner: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS,SHENANDOAH CTY.)
  • W65AB (Channel 65; WOODSTOCK, VA; Owner: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS,SHENANDOAH CTY.)
  • WVPY (Channel 42; FRONT ROYAL, VA; Owner: SHENANDOAH VALLEY EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION CORPORATION)
  • W68AB (Channel 68; WOODSTOCK, VA; Owner: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS,SHENANDOAH CTY.)
  • WHSV-TV (Channel 3; HARRISONBURG, VA; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WAZT-CA (Channel 10; WOODSTOCK, VA; Owner: RUARCH ASSOCIATES LLC)

Maurertown fatal accident list:

Mar 25, 1978 08:05 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 19Number of bridges
  • 151ft / 46.2mTotal length
  • $770,000Total costs
  • 219,694Total average daily traffic
  • 34,451Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Maurertown, VA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31930-1939
  • 141960-1969
  • 11990-1999
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Maurertown, VA

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • 2525 Zepp Rd (Lat: 38.968444 Lon: -78.509444), Type: Tower, Structure height: 24.4 m, Call Sign: WNPZ886,
    Assigned Frequencies: 453.225 MHz, 453.300 MHz, 453.500 MHz, Grant Date: 03/29/2022, Expiration Date: 06/04/2032, Registrant: Shenandoah County Emergency Communication, 600 N. Main St., Ste 109, Woodstock, VA 22664, Phone: (540) 459-6323, Fax: (540) 459-6200, Email:

  • Lat: 38.975111 Lon: -78.498611, Call Sign: WPPX265,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.487 MHz, 451.762 MHz, 452.012 MHz, 452.262 MHz, 452.687 MHz, 456.487 MHz, 456.762 MHz, 457.012 MHz, 457.262 MHz, 457.687 MHz, Grant Date: 12/18/2014, Expiration Date: 02/24/2025, Certifier: Jerry Noonan, Registrant: Bear Communications, Inc., Po Box 559001, Dallas, TX 75355-9001, Phone: (214) 340-8876, Email:

  • Lat: 38.975000 Lon: -78.498889, Call Sign: WPUF562,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.435 MHz, 152.975 MHz, 157.695 MHz, 158.385 MHz, Grant Date: 02/22/2002, Expiration Date: 02/22/2012, Cancellation Date: 04/28/2012, Certifier: Michael Doty, Registrant: Valley Two Way, Inc., 2252 Papermill Rd., Winchester, VA 22601, Phone: (540) 662-6867, Fax: (540) 723-6653, Email:

  • 2525 Zepp Rd (Lat: 38.968444 Lon: -78.509444), Type: Tower, Structure height: 24.4 m, Call Sign: WQCU355,
    Assigned Frequencies: 453.500 MHz, 453.300 MHz, 453.225 MHz, Grant Date: 10/19/2005, Expiration Date: 04/17/2006, Cancellation Date: 06/17/2006, Certifier: Gary M Yew, Registrant: Lao 20513012, 102 East Middle Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (800) 886-4222, Fax: (717) 337-9157, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

18 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Maurertown)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR20 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO-360 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 468BB, N468BB, N-468BB, Serial Number: 1264, Year manufactured: 2002, Airworthiness Date: 10/01/2002, Certificate Issue Date: 09/22/2004
    Registrant (Individual): Ricky Lee Mcclanahan, 711 Indian Camp Trl, Maurertown, VA 22644
  • Aircraft: ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL 114 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 128 mph), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 4963W, N4963W, N-4963W, Serial Number: 14283, Certificate Issue Date: 07/09/2019
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Kenneth R Coleman, 6456 Back Rd, Maurertown, VA 22644, Other Owners: Jonathan G Hisghman, Virginia I Hisghman
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150F (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8040S, N8040S, N-8040S, Serial Number: 15061640, Year manufactured: 1965, Airworthiness Date: 07/09/1965, Certificate Issue Date: 11/21/2018
    Registrant (Individual): Douglas N Ellison, 215 Hunt Club Ln, Maurertown, VA 22644

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Maurertown, VA
  • 56.6%Electricity
  • 27.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 7.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 7.8%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Maurertown, VA
  • 100.0%Electricity


Maurertown compared to 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.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

Maurertown on our top lists:

  • #88 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Cuba (population 500+)"
There are 4 pilots and no other airmen in this city.
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Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • Ronald Bossler (1)
  • Mark Edwin Tanner (1)
  • Barbara J. Basile (1)
  • Ashely Miley (1)

Total of 4 patent applications in 2008-2024.

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