Nutter Fort WV is a small town located in Harrison County. The town was founded in 1923. There are many attractions in the area.
A large oil field is located in the town. The roads are therefore often muddy and rough.
Most residents of Nutter Fort are low-income, as evidenced by a high percentage of children living below the poverty line. In addition, a significant number of residents work in the government sector.
History
Nutter Fort became a town in 1923. It is a southeastern suburb of Clarksburg, West Virginia. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a population of 1,497.
Most residents of Nutter Fort commute alone. The average commute time in Nutter Fort is 17.8 minutes. The majority of the people living in Nutter Fort own their homes.
When it comes to ancestry, the largest group of Nutter Fort residents report Irish heritage. The town also has a significant number of residents with German and English ancestry. People with Italian ancestry are also fairly common in Nutter Fort. Nutter Fort’s strong working-class presence has resulted in a high household median income for most residents. Nutter Fort’s median home value is lower than the national average. The chart below compares Nutter Fort’s property taxes to those in its parent and neighbouring geographies.
Economy
Compared with the rest of West Virginia, Nutter Fort has a much higher rate of education attainment. This is likely due to the large number of residents who have bachelor’s or higher degrees.
Retail Trade, Health Care & Social Assistance and Public Administration are the most common sectors of employment for those living in Nutter Fort. These industries employ a total of 897 people in Nutter Fort. The top earning industries are Transportation & Warehousing, Utilities, and Professional, Scientific & Management Services.
The majority of Nutter Fort residents identify as white, with a small population of black or African-American individuals. Most common are Irish, German and English ancestry. The most common language spoken in Nutter Fort is English. In Nutter Fort, there are a few other languages spoken as well, including Italian and Swiss. In terms of taxes, the average household in Nutter Fort pays $6,281 per year in state and local taxes, which is roughly in line with the statewide average.
Education
Nutter Fort WV has a public school system with one high school and one middle school. It is part of the Harrison County Schools district and has an enrollment of 506 students. It has a smaller enrollment than other West Virginia public schools. This school is rated below average in math and reading proficiency compared to other schools in the state. The student-to-teacher ratio at this school is 12:1.
This school has a diversity score of 0.24, which is higher than the West Virginia average of 0.21. This is higher than the national score of 0.4.
The college of Nutter Fort WV is West Virginia Business College, a private institution founded in 1881. The college is accredited nationally and offers associate degree and diploma programs. The college is located in Wheeling and has a branch campus in Nutter Fort to serve central West Virginia. It is a coeducational and is non-denominational. Its primary mission is to prepare students for the workplace through education and career preparation.
Weather
Expect a mix of sun and clouds with a high of 79F and a low of 67F. Winds will be light and variable. The visibility will be excellent, with an average of 7 miles. Sunrise will be at 6:47 am, and sunset will be at 7:56 pm. There will be 13 hours and 9 minutes of daylight.
TUESDAY NIGHT – A chance of showers and thunderstorms this evening, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers through the afternoon. Highs of the upper 70s. East winds around 5 mph, becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH LABOR DAY – Mostly sunny. Highs of mid-80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. OVERNIGHT – Partly cloudy with a low around 60F. NW winds of 5 to 10mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY – Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60F. North winds 5 to 10 mph.