Fairmont, WV
Living in Fairmont
Bikeability
22
Walkability
56
Commute
76
Public Transit
24
Affordability
97
Public Safety
64
Airports
20
Hospitals
53
Colleges
50
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
37
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fairmont, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fairmont, WV
Fairmont Catholic Grade School
1 miles, NE
Friends in Faith Christian School
4 miles, W
St Francis Central Catholic School
13 miles, NE
Chestnut Mountain Ranch
14 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Fairmont, WV
Fairmont State University
1 miles, NW
West Virginia University
15 miles, NE
Alderson Broaddus University
23 miles, S
Salem University
26 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fairmont, WV
Fairmont Regional Medical Center
1 miles, W
United Hospital Center
11 miles, SW
Grafton City Hospital
11 miles, SE
West Virginia University Hospitals
16 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Fairmont, WV
North Central West Virginia Airport
13 miles, S
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
68 miles, NE
Pittsburgh International Airport
70 miles, N
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
108 miles, SE