West Virginia
Harrisville is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 1,408. Residents earn $45,988 per year, which is 39% below the national average.
Based on current data, Harrisville receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Harrisville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Harrisville is $45,988, 39% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. The poverty rate of 27.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Harrisville is $115,000, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $661 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Harrisville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 280 per 100,000, 86% below the national average.
14.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Harrisville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 96.1% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.9% |
| 71% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $45,988 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,169 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $999 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,491 |
| Unemployment | 0.8% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 27.5% |
| 122% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 263 |
| County GDP | $716M |
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Healthcare | 17 |
| Retail | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,514 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.19% |
| Commute Time | 26.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 8.5% |
| Census Median | $115,000 |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $111,052 |
| Census Median Rent | $661 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 38.7% |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,514 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.19% |
| Obesity | 43.2% |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.7% |
| Heart Disease | 7.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.5% |
| Asthma | 13.0% |
| COPD | 10.9% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.4% |
| Depression | 33.6% |
| Mental Distress | 24.8% |
| Physical Distress | 18.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.1% |
| Premature Death | 12,150/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 29.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 280.0/100K |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 56.0/100K |
| Theft | 224.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.3 inches |
| 24% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 891/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2119°N, 81.0485°W |
| County FIPS | 54085 |
Winner: Republican by 73 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.4% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.8% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 891/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 83.0% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Retail Stores | 30 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 26.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 8.5% |