RANK #483 / 996 · POP 65,862 · WV
PROJECTED GROWTH: +0.8%
Clarksburg, the county seat of Harrison County, holds historical significance as the birthplace of Confederate General Stonewall Jackson. Located in north-central West Virginia, Harrison County is approximately 100 miles southwest of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and is bisected by Interstate 79 and U.S. Route 50. The community offers access to outdoor recreation, including the Harrison County Recreation Complex with its all-abilities playground and disc golf course, and nearby state parks like Watters Smith Memorial State Park, which preserves pioneer life. The West Fork River and its tributaries provide scenic views and opportunities for walking and water trails.
Harrison County residents often own their homes, and the public school system is above average, with schools like Johnson Elementary and Bridgeport High School receiving high rankings. Commute times average around 22.4 minutes, with many driving alone to work, though the Central West Virginia Transit Authority (CENTRA) offers public bus transportation throughout the county. The local economy is diverse, with growth in sectors such as aerospace manufacturing and service operations at the North Central West Virginia Airport. The county also sees economic activity in energy production and transmission, alongside a history of agriculture and livestock.
Well below national median
Prices declining
Below-average climate & terrain
Below national median (13x)
Housing looks undervalued at 2.0x — home prices are low relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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FirstEnergy Natural Gas Plant & Solar
FirstEnergy
|
$7,700M | Proposed |
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Wolf Summit Energy Natural Gas Power Plant
Blackstone (through Blackstone Energy Transition Partners)
|
$1,200M | Under Construction |
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Harrison County Power Plant (550 MW Natural Gas)
Energy Solutions Consortium and Caithness Energy
|
$880M | Operating |
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Battery Energy Storage Facility
Paragrin Energy Solutions
|
$400M | Planned |
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Mon Health Harrison Neighborhood Hospital at Charles Pointe Crossing
Mon Health System
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$50M | Planned |
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Harrison Regional Industrial Park Building Expansion
Harrison Economic Development Corporation (HEDC)
|
$50M | Under Construction |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
Harrison County has a Boom Town Index score of 52/100, ranking #483 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +0.8% and a median household income of $56,184, it's an above-average county on economic indicators.
The median home value in Harrison County is $146,900 with median rent at $836/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.3825, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: -0.5% year-over-year. Job growth: +0.8%. Home values changed -2.0% in the past 12 months.