SE Ohio Counties
Belmont County
Belmont County, Ohio, is a thriving hub for industry, logistics, and energy production, strategically located along I-70 with direct access to major markets. The county’s economy is driven by manufacturing, healthcare, and a strong presence in the oil and gas sector, creating diverse job opportunities.
With workforce development programs and partnerships with regional institutions, businesses have access to skilled labor and training resources. Belmont County also offers a high quality of life, featuring scenic Ohio River views, vibrant communities, and abundant outdoor recreation. Its pro-business environment, infrastructure, and strategic location make it an ideal place for companies to grow and succeed.
Connect with the Belmont County Economic Development Organization
Larry Merry, Executive Director
larry.merry@co.belmont.oh.us(740) 695-4397
Belmont County Port Authority
101 N. Market Street, Suite J
St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950
http://belmontcountyportauthority.com/
A Snapshot of Belmont County
County Seat:
St. Clairsville
Nearest Airport(s):
Barnesville-Bradfield Airport: 22.8 miles
John Glenn Columbus International Airport: 117 miles
Highways:
I-70, US 250, OH 7
Workforce:
80,537
Population:
65,082
GDP:
$1,296,191,621 in Gross Regional Product
Primary Industries
Logistics & Distribution
Railways:
Norfolk Southern Corp and Wheeling/Lake Erie Railway Company
Higher Education:
Ohio University - Eastern Campus
Belmont College
Belmont-Harrison Career Center
Median Household Income:
$57,230
Median Home Value:
$157,878
Cost of Living Index:
91.5
Major Employers
Utilities
Electricity Providers:
AEP Ohio
South Central REA
Natural Gas Providers:
Columbia Gas
Dominion East Gas Ohio
Telephone/Internet Providers:
AT&T Ohio
Frontier Communications
Windstream Communications
Top attractions in Belmont County
Southeast Ohio is the kind of place that surprises you—where you stumble upon a town that feels like it was pulled from a movie set, enjoy one-of-a-kind, locally owned shops, or discover a hiking trail that becomes your new favorite. It’s the largest, yet somehow least talked-about, region of Ohio, and that’s part of its charm. It’s a place where you can slow down, look around, and see that life’s greatest adventures are right in front of you.
Barkcamp State Park
One of the few places where you can glimpse what Ohio's forests looked like pre-settlement.
Downtown Barnesville
A walkable, historic downtown.
Historic National Road
The first federally planned and funded interstate highway.
Downtown St. Clairsville
A charming and vibrant downtown community.
Barnesville Pumpkin Festival
Still boasts the Ohio state record winning pumpkin, grown in 2017.
Belmont College
A public community college in St. Clairsville, Ohio.
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