Farmington, WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
431 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
76.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$76,094 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$68,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$323 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$520 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
72.7% 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 22 28
Feb 3 16 31
Mar 4 12 39
Apr 4 5 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 6 42
Dec 4 14 32

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 70%
Hillary Clinton 25%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

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

North Marion High School
3 miles, W • 2.8 star
Monongah Elementary School
4 miles, S • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Fairmont State University
5 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Fairmont Regional Medical Center
5 miles, SE • 2.3 star
United Hospital Center
13 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Pittsburgh International Airport
68 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
69 miles, NE • 1 star
Yeager Airport
107 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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