West Alexander, Pennsylvania

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Population in 2010: 604.
Population change since 2000: +88.8%
Males: 301  (49.9%)
Females: 303  (50.1%)
Median resident age:

49.6 years
Pennsylvania median age:

40.9 years

Zip codes: 15376.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $64,502 (it was $26,563 in 2000)
West Alexander:

$64,502
PA:

$71,798

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $36,547 (it was $13,815 in 2000)

West Alexander borough income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $150,006 (it was $59,500 in 2000)
West Alexander:

$150,006
PA:

$245,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $202,366; detached houses: $211,315; mobile homes: $116,631

Median gross rent in 2022: $907.

March 2022 cost of living index in West Alexander: 88.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 1.4%

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  • Races in West Alexander, PA (2022)
    • 40396.2%White alone
    • 92.1%Other race alone
    • 20.5%Two or more races

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



According to our research of Pennsylvania and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in West Alexander, Pennsylvania as of May 10, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in West Alexander is 199 to 1.


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Ancestries: English (24.2%), Irish (15.4%), American (14.3%), German (6.6%), Polish (6.6%), Scotch-Irish (6.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 05/21/1873

Elevation: 1173 feet

Land area: 0.16 square miles.

Population density: 3,838 people per square mile   (average).

West Alexander, Pennsylvania map

6 residents are foreign born

This borough:

1.4%
Pennsylvania:

7.3%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
West Alexander borough:

1.3% ($779)
Pennsylvania:

1.6% ($1,552)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pittsburgh, PA (36.4 miles , pop. 334,563).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (284.0 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Valley Grove, WV (1.8 miles ),
Claysville borough, PA (2.3 miles ),
West Liberty, WV (2.5 miles ),
Triadelphia, WV (2.7 miles ),
Bethany, WV (2.8 miles ),
Taylorstown, PA (2.8 miles ),
Clearview, WV (3.2 miles ),
Windsor Heights, WV (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 40.10 N, Longitude: 80.51 W

Area code: 724

Distribution of median household income in West Alexander, PA in 2022
Distribution of house value in West Alexander, PA in 2022

Property values in West Alexander, PA

West Alexander satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.9%
Pennsylvania:

2.9%
Most common industries in West Alexander, PA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (18.0%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (13.1%)
  • Construction (12.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.7%)
  • Educational services (4.9%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (19.3%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (17.5%)
  • Metal & metal products (8.8%)
  • Health care (7.0%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (5.3%)
  • Truck transportation (5.3%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (5.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (27.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.8%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (9.2%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.7%)
  • Construction (6.2%)
  • Pharmacies & drug stores (6.2%)
  • Educational services (6.2%)
Most common occupations in West Alexander, PA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.2%)
  • Registered nurses (5.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.7%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.9%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (12.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (12.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (12.3%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (8.8%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (7.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.3%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (5.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Registered nurses (10.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10.8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (9.2%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (9.2%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (6.2%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (6.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.2%)

Average climate in West Alexander, Pennsylvania

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

West Alexander, Pennsylvania average temperatures West Alexander, Pennsylvania average precipitation West Alexander, Pennsylvania humidity West Alexander, Pennsylvania wind speed West Alexander, Pennsylvania snowfall West Alexander, Pennsylvania sunshine West Alexander, Pennsylvania clear and cloudy days
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 97.9. This is worse than average.

City:

97.9
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 10.2 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 10.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

4.28
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.849. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 10.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.849
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 26.7. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 10.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

26.7
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 20.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 10.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

20.9
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 11.8. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 10.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

11.8
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 10.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00359
U.S.:

0.00931

Tornado activity:

West Alexander-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Pennsylvania state average. It is 33% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/3/1963, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 36.4 miles away from the West Alexander borough center killed 2 people and injured 70 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/8/1969, a category F3 tornado 39.0 miles away from the borough center killed one person and injured 14 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

West Alexander-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Pennsylvania state average. It is 50% 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 205.3 miles away from West Alexander 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 96.1 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 109.1 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 226.3 miles away from West Alexander center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 253.0 miles away from West Alexander 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 71.0 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 Washington County (13) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 3, Storms: 3, Hurricanes: 2, Snowstorms: 2, Tropical Depressions: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
West Alexander topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near West Alexander:

  • GOOD SHEPHERD NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; WHEELING, WV)
  • REM-WV, INC., FLYNN AVENUE (Hospital, about 10 miles away; WHEELING, WV)
  • COMMUNITY HOME CARE AND HOSPICE (Hospital, about 11 miles away; WHEELING, WV)
  • RITZ AVENUE GROUP HOME (Hospital, about 11 miles away; WHEELING, WV)
  • RAVEN AVENUE GROUP HOME (Hospital, about 11 miles away; WHEELING, WV)
  • JONES NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; BEECH BOTTOM, WV)
  • NORTHERN PANHANDLE MENTAL HLTH CTR (Hospital, about 12 miles away; WHEELING, WV)

Amtrak station near West Alexander:

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

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to West Alexander:

  • West Liberty University (about 7 miles; West Liberty, WV; Full-time enrollment: 2,728)
  • Franciscan University of Steubenville (about 20 miles; Steubenville, OH; FT enrollment: 2,572)
  • Waynesburg University (about 23 miles; Waynesburg, PA; FT enrollment: 2,080)
  • Pittsburgh Technical Institute (about 28 miles; Oakdale, PA; FT enrollment: 2,805)
  • Robert Morris University (about 33 miles; Moon Township, PA; FT enrollment: 4,823)
  • California University of Pennsylvania (about 34 miles; California, PA; FT enrollment: 7,773)
  • Community College of Allegheny County (about 36 miles; Pittsburgh, PA; FT enrollment: 13,486)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: West Alexander Volunteer Fire Department Station 39 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Washington 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 West Alexander and their reported violations in the past:

DONEGAL TOWNSHIP (Population served: 750, Purch surface water):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between OCT-2013 and DEC-2013, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JAN-27-2014)
  • MCL, Average - Between OCT-2013 and DEC-2013, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JAN-27-2014)
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2013 and SEP-2013, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (NOV-19-2013), St Public Notif requested (NOV-19-2013), St Compliance achieved (MAY-05-2014)
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2013 and JUN-2013, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-29-2013), St Public Notif received (NOV-19-2013), St Compliance achieved (MAY-05-2014)
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2013 and MAR-2013, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-06-2013), St Public Notif received (AUG-05-2013), St Compliance achieved (MAY-05-2014)
  • MCL, Average - Between OCT-2012 and DEC-2012, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-28-2013), St Public Notif received (AUG-05-2013), St Compliance achieved (MAY-05-2014)
  • 10 other older health violations
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2013 and DEC-2013, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-04-2014), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-04-2014), St Compliance achieved (JUL-16-2014), St Public Notif received (JUL-16-2014)
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) - In MAR-2013. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (MAY-20-2013)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2013 and MAR-2013, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (MAY-20-2013)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2012 and DEC-2012, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (FEB-19-2013)
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) - In JUN-2010. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-26-2010), St Compliance achieved (AUG-12-2010)
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations
  • 29 other older monitoring violations
Average household size:
This borough:

2.6 people
Pennsylvania:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This borough:

71.4%
Whole state:

65.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This borough:

7.0%
Whole state:

6.6%


No gay or lesbian households reported

16 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
17 people in homes for the mentally ill in 2000

For population 15 years and over in West Alexander:

Marital status in West Alexander, PA
  • Never married: 25.1%
  • Now married: 51.3%
  • Separated: 3.4%
  • Widowed: 9.2%
  • Divorced: 11.0%

For population 25 years and over in West Alexander:

  • High school or higher: 88.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.4%
  • Unemployed: 6.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 45.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.3
Pennsylvania average:

11.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for West Alexander, PA (based on Washington County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic53,77728
Mainline Protestant28,797129
Evangelical Protestant16,87197
Other1,4598
Black Protestant1,34011
Orthodox1,2757
None104,301-
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: 34
This county:

1.66 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

2.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
Washington County:

0.10 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

0.09 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 16
Washington County:

0.78 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

0.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 58
Here:

2.82 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

2.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 119
Washington County:

5.79 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

7.12 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

10.1%
Pennsylvania:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Washington County:

30.9%
Pennsylvania:

27.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Washington County:

12.3%
State:

11.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

40.1%
Pennsylvania:

50.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

47.9%
Pennsylvania:

47.1%

Average BMI:
West Alexander:

29.6
Pennsylvania:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
West Alexander:

30.7%
State:

20.8%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
West Alexander:

19.0%
Pennsylvania:

10.9%

Average hours sleeping at night:
West Alexander:

7.1
Pennsylvania:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

45.6%
Pennsylvania:

34.3%

General health condition:
This city:

56.7%
State:

56.2%

Average condition of hearing:
West Alexander:

87.5%
Pennsylvania:

78.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of West Alexander, PA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 1$150
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$350
Totals for Government 0$0 2$500

West Alexander government finances - Expenditure in 2002 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $7,000 ($11.59)
    Regular Highways: $7,000 ($11.59)
    Central Staff Services: $6,000 ($9.93)
    Fire Protection: $6,000 ($9.93)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $2,000 ($3.31)
    General - Other: $1,000 ($1.66)
    Financial Administration: $1,000 ($1.66)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $3,000 ($4.97)

West Alexander government finances - Revenue in 2002 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $1,000 ($1.66)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $6,000 ($9.93)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($1.66)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $10,000 ($16.56)
    Highways: $6,000 ($9.93)
  • Tax - Property: $13,000 ($21.52)
    Individual Income: $12,000 ($19.87)
    Other: $3,000 ($4.97)

West Alexander government finances - Cash and Securities in 2002 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Deposits: $49,000 ($81.13)

Businesses in West Alexander, PA

  • U-Haul: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in West Alexander:

  • WWVA (1170 AM; 53 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WKKX (1600 AM; 5 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: SCOTT RADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WWCS (540 AM; 5 kW; CANONSBURG, PA; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WVLY (1370 AM; 5 kW; MOUNDSVILLE, WV; Owner: SCOTT RADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WBBD (1400 AM; 1 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WKNR (850 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WPIT (730 AM; 5 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: PENNSYLVANIA MEDIA ASSOCIATES, INC.)
  • WTAM (1100 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WASP (1130 AM; daytime; 5 kW; BROWNSVILLE, PA; Owner: KEYMARKET LICENSES, LLC)
  • WKHB (620 AM; 6 kW; IRWIN, PA; Owner: BROADCAST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WHK (1220 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in West Alexander:

  • WVNP (89.9 FM; WHEELING, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WOVK (98.7 FM; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WEGW (107.5 FM; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WVBC (88.1 FM; BETHANY, WV; Owner: BETHANY COLLEGE)
  • WEEL (95.7 FM; SHADYSIDE, OH; Owner: OHIO VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WOGH (103.5 FM; BURGETTSTOWN, PA; Owner: KEYMARKET LICENSES, LLC)
  • WKWK-FM (97.3 FM; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WGLZ (91.5 FM; WEST LIBERTY, WV; Owner: WEST LIBERTY STATE COLLEGE)
  • WVKF (105.5 FM; BETHLEHEM, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WOMP-FM (100.5 FM; BELLAIRE, OH; Owner: KEYMARKET LICENSES, LLC)
  • WRKP (96.5 FM; MOUNDSVILLE, WV; Owner: RKP INTERNATIONAL CORP.)
  • W215BC (90.9 FM; STEUBENVILLE, OH; Owner: PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, INC.)
  • WJPA-FM (95.3 FM; WASHINGTON, PA; Owner: WASHINGTON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WANB-FM (103.1 FM; WAYNESBURG, PA; Owner: BROADCAST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WVPM (90.9 FM; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WSHH (99.7 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: RENDA B/CING CORP. OF NEVADA)
  • WLTJ (92.9 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: WPNT, INC.)
  • WOGG (94.9 FM; OLIVER, PA; Owner: KEYMARKET LICENSES, LLC)
  • WWSW-FM (94.5 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WDSY-FM (107.9 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)

TV broadcast stations around West Alexander:

  • WTRF-TV (Channel 7; WHEELING, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA MEDIA HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WTOV-TV (Channel 9; STEUBENVILLE, OH; Owner: WTOV-TV HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • W25CI (Channel 25; STEUBENVILLE, OH; Owner: ABACUS TELEVISION)
  • W57BH (Channel 57; WEIRTON, WV; Owner: TURNPIKE TELEVISION)
  • WPXI (Channel 11; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: WPXI-TV HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • W56DX (Channel 56; WHEELING,ETC., WV; Owner: ABACUS TELEVISION)
  • WOUC-TV (Channel 44; CAMBRIDGE, OH; Owner: OHIO UNIVERSITY)
  • W28AS (Channel 28; BRIDGEPORT, OH; Owner: TURNPIKE TELEVISION)
  • WTAE-TV (Channel 4; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: WTAE HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC. (CA CORP.))
  • WBGN-LP (Channel 59; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: BRUNO GOODWORTH NETWORK, INC.)
  • WPTG-LP (Channel 69; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: ABACUS TELEVISION)
  • WQEX (Channel 16; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: WQED MULTIMEDIA)
  • W65CG (Channel 65; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W20AN (Channel 20; WASHINGTON, PA; Owner: TURNPIKE TELEVISION)
  • West Alexander, Pennsylvania
  • Fatal accident count8
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents12
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:5
  • Fatalities9
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents19
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents1
  • Pennsylvania average
  • Fatal accident count9888
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents15187
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons3698
  • Fatalities10844
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents25549
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents1720
See more detailed statistics of West Alexander fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 25Number of bridges
  • 164ft / 49.7mTotal length
  • $2,619,000Total costs
  • 200,817Total average daily traffic
  • 67,707Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in West Alexander, PA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11910-1919
  • 11930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 21950-1959
  • 171960-1969
  • 22000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for West Alexander, PA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

36 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in West Alexander)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • Box 208 Main St (Lat: 40.104250 Lon: -80.061444), Call Sign: KNFS834, Licensee ID: L00068550,
    Assigned Frequencies: 46.1200 MHz, 46.4600 MHz, Grant Date: 10/22/1997, Expiration Date: 12/01/2002, Cancellation Date: 03/02/2003, Registrant: West Alexander Vol Fire Dept, Box 208, West Alexander, PA 15376

  • Off Tr 903 2.25 Mi E (Lat: 40.106194 Lon: -80.468389), Call Sign: KDJ834,
    Assigned Frequencies: 33.3800 MHz, Grant Date: 12/01/2000, Expiration Date: 03/07/2011, Cancellation Date: 02/19/2002, Registrant: Nisource, 1600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43216-2318, Phone: (614) 481-1370, Fax: (614) 481-1455, Email:

  • I-70 Welcome Center (Lat: 40.114639 Lon: -80.488056), Type: Pole, Structure height: 0 m, Overall height: 15 m, Call Sign: WQNY881,
    Assigned Frequencies: 1.64000 MHz, Grant Date: 04/28/2021, Expiration Date: 07/12/2031, Certifier: Charles Thorp, Registrant: Pennsylvania Department Of Transportation, 17th And Arsenal, Harrisburg, PA 17102, Phone: (717) 712-3580, Fax: (717) 783-4438, Email:

  • 947 Old Brick Road (Lat: 40.098417 Lon: -80.504722), Call Sign: WRCV463,
    Assigned Frequencies: 457.862 MHz, 452.537 MHz, 457.762 MHz, 457.487 MHz, Grant Date: 02/06/2019, Expiration Date: 02/06/2029, Certifier: Kevin Rudolph, Registrant: National License, 12591 Brompton Road, Carmel, IN 46033, Phone: (317) 564-8018, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • WPA0637, 551 Route 40 West (Lat: 40.121806 Lon: -80.481500), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 68.6 m, Overall height: 73.2 m, Call Sign: WQSS985,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6197.24 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6286.19 MHz... (+6 more), Grant Date: 12/27/2023, Expiration Date: 11/12/2033, Certifier: Brett Lindsey, Registrant: Micronet Communications, Inc., 812 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075, Phone: (972) 422-7200, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in West Alexander)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: BEECH V35 (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 150 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1520V, N1520V, N-1520V, Serial Number: D-8159, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 05/03/1966, Certificate Issue Date: 04/17/2012
    Registrant (Individual): Michael D Funka, 140 Beham Ridge Rd, West Alexander, PA 15376
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 02/07/2018

Most common first names in West Alexander, PA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James3370.8 years
John2878.9 years
William2672.9 years
Mary2080.8 years
Charles1675.1 years
Robert1673.7 years
George1371.0 years
Joseph1082.5 years
Anna1087.6 years
Margaret978.8 years
Most common last names in West Alexander, PA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Miller1376.7 years
Kiger976.2 years
Richey980.5 years
Myers978.8 years
Main878.7 years
Dougherty784.9 years
Moore776.3 years
Montgomery783.4 years
Hunter674.9 years
Hertig681.8 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in West Alexander, PA
  • 79.5%Utility gas
  • 7.9%Electricity
  • 6.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 1.3%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in West Alexander, PA
  • 77.3%Utility gas
  • 22.7%Electricity


West Alexander compared to Pennsylvania state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage 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 below state average.
There are 2 pilots and 4 other airmen in this city.
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