Fairmont, WV
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 17,014 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Low |
Geography
Fairmont is in northern West Virginia.
Cultural Attractions
The West Virginia Folklife Center at Fairmont State University identifies, preserves, and perpetuates the region's rich cultural heritage.
Recreation
Valley Falls State Park and Prickett’s Fort State Park are two major recreation attractions near Fairmont.
Historical
Former names of this town include Gaston Junction, Johntown, Middletown, Pettyjohn, Polsley's Court House, and Polsley's Mill.
Economy
Coal production is the area’s chief industry.
| Air quality [details] | 89 |
| Percentage of days where air quality is good [details] | 67.0% |
| Number of doctors associated with the county [details] | 123 |
| Hospitals in the location itself / within 15 miles / within 30 miles | 0 / 12 / 16 |
| America's Best Hospitals in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 0 / 0 |
Closest hospitals
| Name | City/State | Ranked in America's Best Hospitals |
|---|---|---|
| Fairmont General Hospital | Fairmont , WV | No |
| West Virginia University Hospitals | Morgantown , WV | No |
| Monongalia General Hospital | Morgantown , WV | No |
| United Hospital Center | Clarksburg , WV | No |
| William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital | Weston , WV | No |
| Uniontown Hospital | Uniontown , PA | No |
| Washington Hospital | Washington , PA | No |
Closest nursing homes ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Overall Rating | Medicare/Medicaid Participation |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Barbara'S Mem Nursing Home | Fairmont, WV | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Arbors At Fairmont | Fairmont, WV | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| John Manchin Sr Health Care Center | Fairmont, WV | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Pierpont Center At Fairmont Campus | Fairmont, WV | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Tygart Center At Fairmont Campus | Fairmont, WV | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Grafton City Hospital | Grafton, WV | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Rosewood Center | Grafton, WV | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Wv University Hospitals , D/P | Morgantown, WV | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Meadowview Manor Health Care | Bridgeport, WV | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| The Heritage, Inc. | Bridgeport, WV | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicaid |
| Golden Livingcenter - Morgantown | Morgantown, WV | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Madison, The | Morgantown, WV | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Mapleshire Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Morgantown, WV | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Sundale Nursing Home | Morgantown, WV | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Clarksburg Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, LLC | Clarksburg, WV | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Heartland Of Clarksburg | Clarksburg, WV | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| United Transitional Care Center | Clarksburg, WV | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Mansfield Place | Philippi, WV | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Heartland Of Preston County | Kingwood, WV | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Salem Care And Rehabilitation Center | Salem, WV | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Golden Livingcenter-Waynesburg | Waynesburg, PA | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Rolling Meadows | Waynesburg, PA | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Hopemont Hospital | Terra Alta, WV | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicaid |
| Cameron Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, LLC | Cameron, WV | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Barbour County Good Sam. Ctr. | Belington, WV | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
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