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Fairmont, West Virginia

       
Total population 19,145 Average January/July temperatures 26.1° / 67.6°
Median home price $ 75,000 Annual Precipitation 44.64 in. /yr.
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Fairmont, West Virginia

This Marion County town is largely residential.

Cultural Attractions
The West Virginia Folklife Center at Fairmont State University identifies, preserves, and perpetuates the region's rich cultural heritage.
Economy
Coal production is the area’s chief industry.
Geography
Fairmont is in northern West Virginia.
Historical
Former names of this town include Gaston Junction, Johntown, Middletown, Pettyjohn, Polsley's Court House, and Polsley's Mill.
Recreation
Valley Falls State Park and Prickett’s Fort State Park are two major recreation attractions near Fairmont.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 34.68 ° / 17.49 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 76.22 ° / 58.89 °
Precipitation (?) 44.64 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) N/A
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 21
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 89
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 75,000
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $31237.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $27529
Maximum state income tax (?) 6.5 %
State sales tax (?) 6 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) N/A
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 2
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 6
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 3
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 17
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 2
Number of libraries within the county (?) 3
Number of museums within the county (?) 1
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 1
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 19,145
Population density (?) 2,298 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 0.0% decline
Population over 55 (?) 5,683 people
Education (?) 20 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 4
Number of clinics within the county (?) 9
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 21
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