Fairmont, WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
18,303 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
31.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,791 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$159,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$462 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$722 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Marion County
2
Fairmont Urban Area
2
West Virginia
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Marion County
1
Fairmont Urban Area
1
West Virginia
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 23 28
Feb 3 17 31
Mar 4 13 39
Apr 4 4 50
May 5 0 59
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 5 0 71
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 63
Oct 3 1 52
Nov 4 5 42
Dec 4 15 32

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 61%
Hillary Clinton 33%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, WV State Senate District 13, WV Delegate District 76, WV
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Schools

West Fairmont Middle School
<1 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Fairmont Senior High School
<1 miles, NW • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Fairmont State University
<1 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Morgantown Beauty College Inc
15 miles, NE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Fairmont Regional Medical Center
<1 miles, NW • 2.3 star
United Hospital Center
11 miles, SW • 4.1 star
West Virginia University Hospitals
16 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
68 miles, NE • 1 star
Pittsburgh International Airport
70 miles, N • 3.2 star
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
108 miles, S • 1 star
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