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Belpre, Ohio

Introduction to Belpre, Ohio

Belpre, Ohio, in Washington county, is 64 miles N of Charleston, West Virginia (center to center) and 89 miles SE of Columbus, Ohio. The city, which is in the Parkersburg - Marietta area, has 6,660 residents.

Belpre History

Belpre is situated in Washington county, Ohio. Originally called Belle Prairie or "Beautiful Prairie", the city’s existence is linked to the Ohio River. The earliest settlers journeyed down the river and made Belpre the second American settlement in 1789. Belpre has grown steadily over the years with businesses such as truck farming and plastics anchoring the economy during the 1950s and 1960s.

Belpre and Nearby Attractions

  • Campus Martius Museum
  • Blennerhassett Island Historical Park
  • Forked Run State Park
  • Hocking Valley Scenic Railway

Things To Do In Belpre

Several museums near Belpre include the Campus Martius Museum, the West Virginia State Farm Museum, and the Ohio River Museum. Parks nearby include Forked Run State Park that offers opportunities for fishing, swimming, and boating. Strouds Run State Park, North Bend State Park, and Burr Oak State Park are also nearby. A visit to the site of Hocking Valley Scenic Railway may be planned.

Belpre Transportation

Flights are available from Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport.

Belpre Higher Education

West Virginia University, Hocking Technical College, and Ohio University are located near the city of Belpre.

High Points

Belpre strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 7%Belpre Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Belpre Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Belpre, OH

Comparing Belpre to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population99
Senior Citizens99
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Well-Paid Single Men33
Racial Diversity26
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty32
People in Middle Class or Better32
College Educated Adults36
Median Family Income22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use45
Working at Home45
Walking and Biking to Work35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes99
Affordability of Rents88
People Living Alone88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Housing Recently Built58
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
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