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Nutter Fort, WV
Town in Harrison County, West Virginia.
Population
2,075
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,333
ZIP codes
0
Nutter Fort and its ZIP codes
Nutter Fort at a glance
- Nutter Fort is about 32 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 78th among 429 cities and towns in West Virginia.
- The median household income is $68,068, 14% above the West Virginia median of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $121,000 (26% below West Virginia) and median rent is $897 a month.
Local data for Nutter Fort, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Nutter Fort, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,068
Poverty rate
8.4%
Median home value
$121,000
Median rent
$897/mo
Homeownership
67.4%
Bachelor's or higher
29.0%
Median age
38.1
Average commute
16.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (572), German Americans (528), Italian Americans (340).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Harrison County. PPP loans are for Nutter Fort.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,744
37,414 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,896
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$669M
FY 2026, $10,142 per person
How people get to work
Nutter Fort, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.4%
- Carpooled15.8%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked5.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 16.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Nutter Fort, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
653
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
162
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 22°F
48.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Nutter Fort, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.4%
U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts
Diabetes
14.9%
U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts
Smoking
18.2%
U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities near Nutter Fort
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StonewoodCity | 1 mi | 0.9 |
| East ViewCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 1 |
| ClarksburgCity | 1.8 mi | 9.7 |
| AnmooreTown | 1.8 mi | 1.1 |
| DespardCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 1.5 |
| HepzibahCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.9 |
| BridgeportCity | 4.9 mi | 10.6 |
| West MilfordTown | 5.7 mi | 0.5 |
| SpelterCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.5 |
| ReynoldsvilleCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 1.4 |
| Lost CreekTown | 6.9 mi | 1 |
| GypsyCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.8 |
| Wolf SummitCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.4 |
| LumberportTown | 7.9 mi | 0.5 |
| ShinnstonCity | 9 mi | 1.7 |
| FlemingtonTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Nutter Fort, WV in?
- Nutter Fort is in Harrison County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Nutter Fort, WV?
- About 2,075 people live in Nutter Fort, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Nutter Fort?
- Nearby places include Stonewood (1 mi), East View (1.3 mi), Clarksburg (1.8 mi), Anmoore (1.8 mi), Despard (2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023