Harpers Ferry, WV
Living in Harpers Ferry
Bikeability41
Walkability18
Commute6
Public Transit55
Affordability45
Public Safety94
Airports86
Hospitals90
Colleges73
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Schools28
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
233Population+32 (2010–19)
50 y Median Age-7 (2010–19)
49%College-Educated-26% (2010–19)
58%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years15%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Black3%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial4%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate32%
Some College11%
Bachelor's degree34%
Graduate degree15%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$60kMedian Household Income-$9.3k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
43 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K2%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more9%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector56%
Self-employed13%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Mgt, science, and arts52%
Sales and office29%
Service8%
Commute
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle2%
Public transportation6%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$332kMedian Home Value+$9.8k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$978Median Monthly Rent-$43 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19791%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier68%
Home Value
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K35%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K14%
$1M to $1.49M2%
House Heating Type
Electricity39%
Fuel oil, kerosene46%
LP gas11%
Utility gas3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Harpers Ferry
United States45
West Virginia21
Washington Metro Area33
Jefferson County11
Property Crime in Harpers Ferry
United States48
West Virginia20
Washington Metro Area35
Jefferson County12
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump60%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 8 |
| Feb | 35 | 3 | 7 |
| Mar | 43 | 4 | 3 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 35 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Harpers Ferry
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding68
Tornado17
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Harpers Ferry, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Harpers Ferry, WV
Wee Disciples Christian Academy
9 miles, W
Jefferson Academy
11 miles, W
Phillips Building Futures ~ Loudoun
12 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Harpers Ferry, WV
American Public University System
7 miles, W
Catholic Distance University
7 miles, W
Shepherd University
8 miles, NW
Hood College
18 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Harpers Ferry, WV
Jefferson Medical Center
7 miles, W
Berkeley Medical Center
17 miles, NW
Frederick Health Hospital
19 miles, E
Meritus Medical Center
21 miles, N