Growth in northern WV discussion (Morgantown, Moundsville: 2013, unemployment rate, new construction)

[Silkdashocker]

With rapid growth in Morgantown and Marshall/Ohio Counties benefitting from the Shale boom, what towns are seeing change that we haven't discussed on here? Has Moundsville seen any economic impact? I am also curious if the shale has Had an impact on Wetzel, Brooke, and Hancock Counties. The article posted in here last week about Marshall County potentially being the wealthiest county within a decade has caught my attention.

[snorpus]

Originally Posted by Silkdashocker

With rapid growth in Morgantown and Marshall/Ohio Counties benefitting from the Shale boom, what towns are seeing change that we haven't discussed on here? Has Moundsville seen any economic impact? I am also curious if the shale has Had an impact on Wetzel, Brooke, and Hancock Counties. The article posted in here last week about Marshall County potentially being the wealthiest county within a decade has caught my attention.

As of June 2013, Wetzel County's unemployment rate was 8.9%, compared to WV as a whole 6.3%. It's about the 10th worst in the state.

Bureau of Labor Statistics

[cry_havoc]

Morgantown is growing even faster. The amount of new construction makes it look like a different area every year.