Clarksburg, WV GIS Map
Clarksburg is a city in Harrison County, West Virginia, with a population of about 15,531. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Harrison County
- Population
- 15,531
- Elevation
- 992 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.2806, -80.3445
- ZIP codes (3)
- 26301, 26302, 26306
- Land area
- 9.7 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/New York
About Clarksburg, WV
Clarksburg is a city in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States, and its county seat. The population was 16,061 at the 2020 census, making it the tenth-most populous city in West Virginia. It is the principal city of the Clarksburg micropolitan area in North Central West Virginia, which had a population of 90,434 in 2020.
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Cities Near Clarksburg
- Bridgeport, WV5 mi
- Fairmont, WV18 mi
- Morgantown, WV32 mi
- Elkins, WV36 mi
- Davis, WV48 mi
- Wheeling, WV58 mi
- Marietta, OH60 mi
- Snowshoe, WV63 mi
Other Cities in Harrison County
GIS Data for Clarksburg, WV
The Clarksburg map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Clarksburg without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Clarksburg Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
15,549
Households
6,753
Median household income
$47,386
Median age
40.4 years
Median home value
$129,900
Median gross rent
$790/mo
Owner-occupied homes
61%
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
Below poverty level
23.5%
Land area
9.7 sq mi
Population density
1,600 / sq mi
County
ZIP codes in Clarksburg
Clarksburg Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
16,578
April 2020 (estimates base)
15,943
July 2024 estimate
15,262
Change 2010-2020
-3.8%
Change 2020-2024
-4.3%
Photos of Clarksburg
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Clarksburg
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Clarksburg.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irene M. Keeley United States Courthouse | 500 W Pike St, 26301 | Owned | 79,276 | — |
| Clarksburg Fed Ctr | 320 W Pike St, 26301 | Leased | 70,495 | Jan 2039 |
| Edel Bldg | 324 W Main St, 26301 | Leased | 4,393 | Dec 2029 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Clarksburg
General soil map unit at the city center: Monongahela-Lindside-Clarksburg
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Moderately well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- C (slow infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 20.7 cm
- Typical slope
- 6%
- Flooding frequency
- None
- Min. annual water table depth
- 69 cm
Soil Components
- Monongahela31%
Ultisols · Typic Fragiudults
- Clarksburg22%
Alfisols · Oxyaquic Fragiudalfs
- Lindside12%
Inceptisols · Fluvaquentic Eutrudepts
- Tygart7%
Ultisols · Aeric Endoaquults
- Allegheny6%
Ultisols · Typic Hapludults
- Nolin5%
Inceptisols · Dystric Fluventic Eutrudepts
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Clarksburg
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Clarksburg 1, Wv weather station, elevation 990 ft.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 85°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 22°F
Annual precipitation
48.2 in
Annual snowfall
23.8 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 40 | 43 | 52 | 65 | 75 | 82 | 85 | 84 | 77 | 66 | 53 | 44 |
| Avg low °F | 22 | 23 | 30 | 39 | 50 | 58 | 63 | 62 | 54 | 42 | 32 | 27 |
| Precip. in | 3.54 | 3.39 | 4.17 | 4.08 | 4.78 | 4.85 | 5.33 | 3.96 | 3.67 | 3.34 | 3.32 | 3.81 |
| Snow in | 7.9 | 7.8 | 3.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 3.8 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Clarksburg
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Harrison County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 73.6 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- Inland FloodingRelatively Moderate
- LandslideRelatively Low
- HailRelatively Moderate
- LightningRelatively Moderate
- HurricaneRelatively Low
- Winter WeatherRelatively Low
- EarthquakeVery Low
- Ice StormRelatively Low
- Strong WindRelatively Low
- Heat WaveRelatively Low
- DroughtRelatively Low
- TornadoRelatively Low
- WildfireVery Low
- Cold WaveVery Low
- AvalancheVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Clarksburg FAQ
What county is Clarksburg in?
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Clarksburg, West Virginia is located in Harrison County.
What is the population of Clarksburg?
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Clarksburg has a population of about 15,531, making it the number 10 of the 28 West Virginia cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Clarksburg?
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The elevation of Clarksburg is approximately 992 feet (302 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Clarksburg?
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ZIP codes for Clarksburg include 26301, 26302, 26306.
What time zone is Clarksburg in?
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Clarksburg is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New York).
How far is Clarksburg from Charleston?
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Clarksburg is about 95 miles from Charleston, the capital of West Virginia, in a straight line.
What cities are near Clarksburg?
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Cities near Clarksburg include Bridgeport, WV (5 miles); Fairmont, WV (18 miles); Morgantown, WV (32 miles); Elkins, WV (36 miles); Davis, WV (48 miles).
Local notes for Clarksburg, WV
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