Fairmont, WV

Living in Fairmont

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Bikeability 22
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Walkability 56
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Commute 76
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Public Transit 24
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Affordability 97
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Public Safety 64
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Airports 20
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Hospitals 53
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Colleges 50
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Schools 37
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Residents

18k Population -407 (2010–19)
34  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
29% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
58% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years34%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black7%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate35%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household58%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$43k Median Household Income +$10k (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
79% Lived Here Last Year -4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector70%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office20%
Service22%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$111k Median Home Value +$25k (2010–19)
3% Built 2000 or Later
$556 Median Monthly Rent +$144 (2010–19)
54% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 194917%
Built 1939 or earlier38%

Home Value

Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity23%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas75%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Fairmont

United States45
West Virginia21
Marion County22

Property Crime in Fairmont

United States48
West Virginia20
Marion County10

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (46%)(50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump60%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 28 4 24
Feb 31 3 18
Mar 39 4 14
Apr 50 4 5
May 59 5 0
Jun 67 4 0
Jul 71 5 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 63 4 0
Oct 52 3 1
Nov 42 4 6
Dec 32 4 16

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fairmont

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding31
Tornado6
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Fairmont, WV

Private Schools

Private Schools near Fairmont, WV

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Colleges

Colleges near Fairmont, WV

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Salem University
26 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Fairmont, WV

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United Hospital Center
11 miles, SW
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Grafton City Hospital
11 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near Fairmont, WV

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