Harrison County, WV
Living in Harrison County
Bikeability14
Walkability31
Commute66
Public Transit19
Affordability93
Public Safety89
Airports18
Hospitals52
Colleges41
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools25
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
68kPopulation-582 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age
23%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate39%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector67%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$118kMedian Home Value+$22k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$562Median Monthly Rent+$175 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home9%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier24%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas75%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Harrison County
United States45
West Virginia21
Property Crime in Harrison County
United States48
West Virginia20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 3 | 15 |
| Feb | 33 | 3 | 12 |
| Mar | 41 | 4 | 7 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 34 | 4 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Harrison County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding47
Tornado9
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Harrison County, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Harrison County, WV
Emmanuel Christian School
2 miles, NE
St Mary's Central Grade School
3 miles, E
Notre Dame High School
3 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Harrison County, WV
Salem University
10 miles, W
Fairmont State University
18 miles, NE
Alderson Broaddus University
20 miles, SE
West Virginia Wesleyan College
22 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Harrison County, WV
Highland-Clarksburg Hospital Inc
1 miles, SE
United Hospital Center
9 miles, NE
Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital
17 miles, S
Fairmont Regional Medical Center
18 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Harrison County, WV
North Central West Virginia Airport
9 miles, E
Pittsburgh International Airport
84 miles, N
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
86 miles, NE
Yeager Airport
90 miles, SW