Enterprise, West Virginia
Enterprise is a community of 1,087 people in Harrison County, West Virginia.
Why visit Enterprise
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks and 1 park or trail in and around town.
Highlights include Levi Shinn House and Shinnston Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 24°F.
Weather in Enterprise
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Enterprise
Enterprise is a census-designated place (CDP) in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States, along the West Fork River. The population was 805 at the 2020 census (down from 961 at the 2010 census).
From the Wikipedia article Enterprise, West Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Levi Shinn House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Building in West Virginia, United States
Shinnston Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic district in West Virginia, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Churches and places of worship2
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Map of Enterprise
13 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 24°F | 3.8 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 26°F | 3.2 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 33°F | 4.2 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 42°F | 3.9 in |
| May | 73°F | 52°F | 5.1 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 60°F | 4.7 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 4.9 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 62°F | 3.8 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 56°F | 3.9 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 44°F | 3.4 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 36°F | 3.1 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 29°F | 3.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Fairmont (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Harrison County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-10-07: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-01-30: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-04-17: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Mud/Landslide)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
North Central West Virginia Airport (CKB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Fairmont 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Bridgeport 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Barrackville 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Clarksburg 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
- Morgantown 23 mi northeast, about 38 min by car
- Brookhaven 25 mi northeast, about 40 min by car
- Bobtown 28 mi northeast, about 46 min by car
- Cheat Lake 29 mi northeast, about 46 min by car
- Buckhannon 30 mi south, about 48 min by car
- Point Marion 30 mi northeast, about 48 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- SHINNSTON HISTORIC DISTRICT, SHINNSTON, HARRISON COUNTY, WV, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- LEVI SHINN, SHINNSTON, HARRISON COUNTY WV, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
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