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Harrisville, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Ritchie County County
Harrisville, WV
At a Glance
How Harrisville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Harrisville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Harrisville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Harrisville residents earn a median household income of $45,988 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,169. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 263 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Harrisville is $115,000 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $111,052. Median rent is $661/month, with 38.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Harrisville reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 280/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.4% of adults in Harrisville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Harrisville has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.