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St. Clairsville, Ohio

Introduction to St. Clairsville, Ohio

St. Clairsville, Ohio, in Belmont county, is 53 miles SW of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The city is located in the Wheeling metropolitan area and has a population of 5,057.

St. Clairsville History

The community of St. Clairsville, which was established in 1801, was named in honor of the governor of the Northwest Territory, Arthur St. Clair. By 1840, the city had several newspapers, stores, and churches, but growth slowed during the 19th century. St. Clairsville is the seat of Belmont County, and is also the second largest community in the county. It is nicknamed "Paradise on the Hill".

St. Clairsville and Nearby Attractions

  • West Virginia Independence Hall
  • Old Economy Village
  • National Road Bikeway
  • National Aviary
  • Barkcamp State Park

Things To Do In St. Clairsville

The National Road Bikeway is a popular attraction in St. Clairsville. Stretching across more than 7 miles, this bike path features two nature trails and a gazebo, and also has a rail tunnel. West Virginia Independence Hall, J.E. Reeves Victorian Home and Carriage House Museum, West Virginia Penitentiary, Zoar Village, Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, and Old Economy Village are some of the museums and historic sites near the city. Activities like camping, boating, swimming, and hiking can be enjoyed at the Barkcamp State Park. St. Clairsville also offers easy access to the National Aviary which is home to over 600 endangered and exotic birds. The Ohio Valley Mall is a popular shopping center in the city. Jamboree in the Hills, one of the Mid-West's largest country music concerts, is hosted in Morristown, near St. Clairsville. The city also organizes the Belmont County Fair in September every year.

St. Clairsville Transportation

Air transportation is available from Pittsburgh International Airport.

St. Clairsville Higher Education

St. Clairsville is home to the Belmont Technical College, and Ohio University-Eastern Campus. Bethany College, West Virginia Northern Community College, and West Liberty State College are close by.

High Points

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

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Top 16%St Clairsville College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of St. Clairsville, OH

Comparing St Clairsville 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
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women78
Well-Paid Single Men56
Racial Diversity48
Male Share of the Population11
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults89
People Above Poverty76
People in Middle Class or Better66
Median Family Income56

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home78
Short Commute Times67
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Affordability of Property Taxes64
Housing Recently Built58
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
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