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Fairmont, West Virginia

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Population in 2021: 18,209 (100% urban, 0% rural).
Population change since 2000: -4.6%
 
Males: 8,868  (48.7%)
Females: 9,341  (51.3%)
Median resident age:

34.6 years
West Virginia median age:

42.8 years

Zip codes: 26554.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $47,959 (it was $25,628 in 2000)
Fairmont:

$47,959
WV:

$51,248

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $28,321 (it was $16,062 in 2000)

Fairmont city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $135,751 (it was $61,600 in 2000)
Fairmont:

$135,751
WV:

$143,200

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $174,300; detached houses: $182,311; townhouses or other attached units: $159,545; in 2-unit structures: $122,224; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $207,027; mobile homes: $62,048

Median gross rent in 2021: $795.

March 2022 cost of living index in Fairmont: 82.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 19.9%
(17.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 34.9% for Black residents, 23.6% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 54.5% for other race residents, 39.7% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Fairmont, WV (2021)
    • 15,54285.5%White alone
    • 1,0815.9%Two or more races
    • 9905.4%Black alone
    • 2571.4%Hispanic
    • 1630.9%Other race alone
    • 1050.6%Asian alone
    • 360.2%American Indian alone

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According to our research of West Virginia and other state lists, there were 115 registered sex offenders living in Fairmont, West Virginia as of December 08, 2023.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Fairmont is 161 to 1.


Crime rates in Fairmont by year

Type

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2009

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2011

2012

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2015

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2017

2018

2019

2020
Murders
(per 100,000)		1
(5.2)		0
(0.0)		2
(10.5)		0
(0.0)		1
(5.3)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		2
(10.7)		0
(0.0)		3
(16.1)		2
(10.9)		1
(5.4)		3
(16.3)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		21
(110.5)		7
(37.4)		6
(32.0)		10
(53.3)		4
(21.3)		8
(42.5)		6
(32.0)		13
(69.4)		4
(21.5)		12
(65.1)		9
(49.0)		11
(59.9)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		8
(41.8)		9
(47.2)		15
(79.0)		10
(53.5)		4
(21.4)		11
(58.6)		7
(37.4)		9
(47.8)		7
(37.4)		17
(90.7)		11
(59.1)		9
(48.8)		1
(5.4)		9
(49.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		23
(120.2)		43
(225.4)		28
(147.4)		31
(165.7)		40
(213.6)		19
(101.3)		14
(74.7)		15
(79.6)		16
(85.4)		49
(261.6)		38
(204.3)		41
(222.5)		32
(174.2)		62
(337.8)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		104
(543.7)		120
(629.1)		185
(973.8)		111
(593.5)		145
(774.2)		132
(703.5)		107
(571.0)		99
(525.6)		66
(352.2)		77
(411.0)		100
(537.5)		48
(260.4)		8
(43.5)		86
(468.6)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		203
(1,061)		258
(1,353)		332
(1,748)		239
(1,278)		228
(1,217)		192
(1,023)		172
(917.8)		168
(892.0)		152
(811.1)		224
(1,196)		222
(1,193)		182
(987.5)		112
(609.6)		172
(937.2)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		24
(125.5)		25
(131.1)		24
(126.3)		17
(90.9)		21
(112.1)		13
(69.3)		12
(64.0)		11
(58.4)		21
(112.1)		28
(149.5)		50
(268.8)		31
(168.2)		3
(16.3)		14
(76.3)
Arson
(per 100,000)		7
(36.6)		12
(62.9)		10
(52.6)		6
(32.1)		3
(16.0)		9
(48.0)		5
(26.7)		5
(26.5)		4
(21.3)		6
(32.0)		6
(32.3)		8
(43.4)		9
(49.0)		5
(27.2)
City-Data.com crime index137.6167.9310.8179.1197.3176.2125.0141.4141.3223.6214.9204.1115.3239.3

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 254.8. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Fairmont, WV

Crime rate in Fairmont detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 42 (36 officers - 35 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.96
West Virginia average:

1.95
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Ancestries: American (15.8%), German (13.0%), English (11.2%), Irish (11.0%), Italian (8.3%), European (1.7%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 991 feet

Land area: 7.83 square miles.

Population density: 2,325 people per square mile   (low).

Fairmont, West Virginia map

217 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.2%
West Virginia:

1.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $1,012 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $765 (0.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pittsburgh, PA (67.0 miles , pop. 334,563).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (268.2 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Middletown district, WV (0.8 miles ),
Barrackville, WV (1.4 miles ),
Pleasant Valley, WV (1.4 miles ),
Rivesville, WV (1.9 miles ),
Monongah, WV (2.0 miles ),
Whitehall, WV (2.1 miles ),
Grant Town, WV (2.4 miles ),
Idamay, WV (2.5 miles )

Latitude: 39.48 N, Longitude: 80.14 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +2,528 (+13.9%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 4,101 (49.3%)

Area code: 304

Distribution of median household income in Fairmont, WV in 2021
Distribution of house value in Fairmont, WV in 2021
Fairmont satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 4 buildings, average cost: $221,500
  • 2020: 9 buildings, average cost: $137,600
  • 2019: 37 buildings, average cost: $137,600
  • 2018: 2 buildings, average cost: $154,000
  • 2017: 13 buildings, average cost: $180,300
  • 2016: 12 buildings, average cost: $180,300
  • 2015: 12 buildings, average cost: $164,600
  • 2014: 2 buildings, average cost: $102,300
  • 2013: 3 buildings, average cost: $102,300
  • 2012: 3 buildings, average cost: $102,300
  • 2011: 3 buildings, average cost: $102,300
  • 2010: 3 buildings, average cost: $102,300
  • 2009: 4 buildings, average cost: $102,300
  • 2008: 6 buildings, average cost: $102,300
  • 2007: 10 buildings, average cost: $102,300
  • 2006: 12 buildings, average cost: $102,300
  • 2005: 24 buildings, average cost: $67,800
  • 2004: 22 buildings, average cost: $67,800
  • 2003: 20 buildings, average cost: $67,800
  • 2002: 17 buildings, average cost: $67,800
  • 2001: 16 buildings, average cost: $67,800
  • 2000: 16 buildings, average cost: $67,800
  • 1999: 17 buildings, average cost: $67,900
  • 1998: 15 buildings, average cost: $67,500
  • 1997: 16 buildings, average cost: $68,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Fairmont, WV residents
Average permit cost in Fairmont, WV
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

3.6%
West Virginia:

3.6%
Historical population in Fairmont, WV
Historical housing units in Fairmont, WV
Most common industries in Fairmont, WV (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (14.4%)
  • Health care (12.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.9%)
  • Public administration (6.8%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.9%)
  • Construction (4.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Educational services (11.0%)
  • Health care (8.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.7%)
  • Construction (7.5%)
  • Public administration (5.8%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (17.9%)
  • Health care (17.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.2%)
  • Public administration (7.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.4%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.9%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.1%)
Most common occupations in Fairmont, WV (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.9%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.1%)
  • Cashiers (2.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (2.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.1%)
  • Cashiers (4.7%)
  • Registered nurses (4.2%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.7%)

Average climate in Fairmont, West Virginia

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Fairmont, West Virginia environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO SO2 Ozone Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 53.7. This is better than average.

City:

53.7
U.S.:

74.2
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2008 was 0.148. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 23.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.148
U.S.:

0.267
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2018 was 1.33. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 1.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.33
U.S.:

1.79
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 30.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 16.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

30.2
U.S.:

33.3
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2014 was 0.00291. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 1.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00291
U.S.:

0.00984

Tornado activity:

Fairmont-area historical tornado activity is slightly above West Virginia state average. It is 61% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/3/1980, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 13.4 miles away from the Fairmont city center injured 19 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 10/1/1986, a category F3 tornado 36.3 miles away from the city center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Fairmont-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above West Virginia state average. It is 40% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 161.3 miles away from the city center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 139.6 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 156.1 miles away from the city center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 222.9 miles away from the city center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 214.3 miles away from Fairmont center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 158.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Marion County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 10, Landslides: 5, Mudslides: 3, Tornadoes: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Hurricanes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Snowfall: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Fairmont topographic map

Main business address for: MONONGAHELA POWER CO /OH/ (ELECTRIC SERVICES).

Hospitals and medical centers in Fairmont:

  • FAIRMONT GENERAL HOSPITAL (Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, 1325 LOCUST AVENUE)
  • FAIRMONT GROUP HOME (1542 MARY LOU RETTON DRIVE)
  • ARBORS AT FAIRMONT (130 KAUFMAN DRIVE)
  • JOHN MANCHIN SR HEALTH CARE CENTER (401 GUFFEY STREET)
  • PIERPONT CENTER AT FAIRMONT CAMPUS (1543 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD)
  • ST. BARBARA'S MEM NURSING HOME (PO BOX 9066)
  • FMC - FAIRMONT (31 LANDING LANE)
  • FAIRMONT GENERAL HOSPITAL HOME HEALTH (211 MARION SQUARE)
  • MVA HOME HEALTH SERVICES (P O BOX 1112 (1322 LOCUST AVENUE))

Airports located in Fairmont:

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Colleges/Universities in Fairmont:

  • Fairmont State University (Full-time enrollment: 3,714; Location: 1201 Locust Ave; Public; Website: www.fairmontstate.edu/; Offers Master's degree)
  • Pierpont Community and Technical College (Full-time enrollment: 1,929; Location: 1201 Locust Ave; Public; Website: www.pierpont.edu/)
  • Opportunities Industrialization Center (Full-time enrollment: 85; Location: 120 Jackson St; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.oicwv.org)

Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Fairmont:

  • West Virginia University (about 15 miles; Morgantown, WV; Full-time enrollment: 27,429)
  • Waynesburg University (about 30 miles; Waynesburg, PA; FT enrollment: 2,080)
  • California University of Pennsylvania (about 43 miles; California, PA; FT enrollment: 7,773)
  • West Liberty University (about 54 miles; West Liberty, WV; FT enrollment: 2,728)
  • Westmoreland County Community College (about 61 miles; Youngwood, PA; FT enrollment: 4,669)
  • Seton Hill University (about 66 miles; Greensburg, PA; FT enrollment: 2,167)
  • Pittsburgh Technical Institute (about 66 miles; Oakdale, PA; FT enrollment: 2,805)

Public high schools in Fairmont:

  • EAST FAIRMONT HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 874, Location: 1993 AIRPORT ROAD, Grades: PK-12)
  • FAIRMONT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 826, Location: 1 LOOP PARK DRIVE, Grades: 9-12)
  • FAIRMONT YOUTH ACADEMY (Location: #3 CROSSWIND DRIVE, Grades: 7-12)
  • BARNES CENTER (ALC) (Location: 100 NAOMI STREET, Grades: PK-12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Fairmont:

Private elementary/middle school in Fairmont:

  • FAIRMONT CATHOLIC GRADE SCHOOL (Students: 201, Location: 416 MADISON ST, Grades: KG-8)
See full list of schools located in Fairmont

Library in Fairmont:

  • MARION COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $1,255,229; Location: 321 MONROE ST.; 99,971 books; 34 e-books; 6,198 audio materials; 8,284 video materials; 8 local licensed databases; 12 state licensed databases; 177 print serial subscriptions; 2 electronic serial subscriptions)

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • Fairmont State College, is no longer Fairmont State College but Fairmont State University.
  • Computer Tech is no longer using this name. Our official name is The International Academy of Design and Technology
  • Computer Tech is no longer using this name. Our official name is The International Academy of Design and Technology

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Fairmont: Fox Hill Country Club (A), Marion County Rescue Squad Incorporated Station 20 (B), Jan - Care Ambulance Service Incorporated Fairmont (C), HealthSouth Mountainview Regional Rehabilitation Hospital (D), Marion County Public Library (E), J Harper Meredith Building (F), Fire Station Number 3 (G), Fairmont Fire Department Station 1 Central (H), Fairmont Fire Department Station 2 East Side (I), Fairmont Fire Department Station 4 Bellview (J), Fairmont Fire Department Station 3 Watson (K), North Hall (L), Morrow Hall (M). Display/hide their locations on the map

Main business address in Fairmont: MONONGAHELA POWER CO /OH/ (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Fairmont include: Union Mission of Fairmont (A), Trinity Tabernacle Church (B), Trinity Methodist Church (C), The Baptist Temple (D), The Apostics of God Church (E), Saint Peters Roman Catholic Church (F), Saint Josephs Roman Catholic Church (G), Mount Zion Baptist Church (H), Morningstar Baptist Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Evergreen Cemetery (1), Maple Grove Cemetery (2), Memorial Presbyterian Church Cemetery (3), Fairmont City Cemetery (4), Woodlawn Cemetery (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Hickman Run (A), Goose Run (B), Coal Run (C), Buffalo Creek (D), West Fork River (E), Tygart Valley River (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Fairmont include: Windmill Park (1), Twelfth Street Municipal Swimming Pool (2), Fairmont East-West Stadium (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotels: Budget Motel & Apartments (1101 Fairmont Avenue) (1), Fairmont Super 8 Motel (2208 Pleasant Valley Rd) (2), Friendship Inns Motel (816 Fairmont Avenue) (3), Red Roof Inns (I 79 And Us # 250) (4), Holiday Park Homes (1101 Fairmont Avenue) (5), Colonial Inn of Fairmont (Fairmont Avenue) (6), Comfort Inn & Suites (1185 Airport Road) (7), Avenue Motel (816 Fairmont Avenue) (8), Belmont Restaurant-Carryout (Bellview Boulevard) (9). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Courts: West Virginia State Government Offices - Family Court (219 Adams Street) (1), Marion County - Judge James- Circuit Court- Division I- Administrative (Courthouse) (2), Marion County - Circuit Clerk's Office- Magistrate Court- Senior Aides Pro (200 Jackson Street) (3). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Birthplace of: Nick Saban - College football coach, Alan Mollohan - Politician, Mary Lou Retton - Gymnast, Art Finley - Radio personality, Frank J. Breth - Recipient of the Purple Heart medal, Frank Kendall Everest, Jr. - Recipient of the Purple Heart medal, Fuzzy Knight - Actor, Hershel W. Williams - Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient, Johnnie Johnson (musician) - Pianist, Mike Oliverio - Politician.

Marion County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Fairmont and their reported violations in the past:

FAIRMONT CITY OF (Population served: 29,170, Surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Lead Consumer Notice - In DEC-30-2013, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between APR-2008 and JUN-2008, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUL-02-2008), St Public Notif requested (JUL-26-2008), St Formal NOV issued (JUL-26-2008), St Public Notif received (JUN-01-2009)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between APR-2008 and JUN-2008, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUL-02-2008), St Public Notif requested (JUL-26-2008), St Formal NOV issued (JUL-26-2008), St Public Notif received (JUN-01-2009)
VALLEY FALLS PSD (Population served: 3,887, Purch surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - In OCT-2013, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (FEB-14-2014), St Compliance achieved (FEB-27-2014)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - In OCT-2013, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (FEB-14-2014), St Compliance achieved (FEB-27-2014)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2010, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (FEB-04-2011), St Formal NOV issued (FEB-22-2011)
ICES RUN PSD (Address: 862 HUSKY HIGHWAY, SUITE 1 , Population served: 1,126, Purch surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
DOWNS PSD (Address: 862 HUSKY HIGHWAY, SUITE 1 , Population served: 1,018, Purch surface water):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (DEC-01-2009), St Public Notif requested (JAN-12-2010), St Formal NOV issued (JAN-12-2010), St Public Notif received (JAN-26-2010)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2005, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-06-2008), St Formal NOV issued (FEB-06-2008), St Compliance achieved (MAR-07-2008), St Public Notif received (JUN-30-2008)
MONTANA WATER ASSOC (Address: 840 MONTANA ROAD , Population served: 635, Purch surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between APR-2014 and JUN-2014, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between APR-2014 and JUN-2014, Contaminant: TTHM
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2014 and MAR-2014, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (MAY-15-2014), St Public Notif requested (MAY-15-2014)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2014 and MAR-2014, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (MAY-15-2014), St Public Notif requested (MAY-15-2014)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - In OCT-2013, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (FEB-14-2014), St Public Notif requested (FEB-14-2014)
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • 2 other older monitoring violations
RAYFORD ACRES (Population served: 71, Purch surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Lead Consumer Notice - In DEC-30-2013, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2013, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (FEB-14-2014), St Compliance achieved (FEB-26-2014)
CONSOL LOVERIDGE MINE MIRACLE RUN (Address: 2702 LOGWOOD DRIVE , Population served: 50, Surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JAN-01-1997, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-02-1997), St Formal NOV issued (DEC-02-1997), St Public Notif received (DEC-31-1997), St Intentional no-action (FEB-28-2003)

Drinking water stations with addresses in Fairmont that have no violations reported:

  • MONUMENTAL PSD (Address: 862 HUSKY HIGHWAY, SUITE 1 , Population served: 1,966, Primary Water Source Type: Purch surface water)
  • LITTLE CREEK PSD (Population served: 1,941, Primary Water Source Type: Purch surface water)
  • MONUMENTAL P S D - CHESAPEAKE (Address: 862 HUSKY HIGHWAY, SUITE 1 , Population served: 194, Primary Water Source Type: Purch surface water)
Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
West Virginia:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

54.4%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

7.6%
Whole state:

6.6%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households

People in group quarters in Fairmont in 2010:

  • 789 people in college/university student housing
  • 115 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 79 people in other noninstitutional facilities
  • 67 people in emergency and transitional shelters (with sleeping facilities) for people experiencing homelessness
  • 46 people in group homes intended for adults
  • 4 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers

People in group quarters in Fairmont in 2000:

  • 392 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 195 people in nursing homes
  • 112 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 83 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 26 people in orthopedic wards and institutions for the physically handicapped
  • 20 people in hospitals/wards and hospices for chronically ill
  • 20 people in other hospitals or wards for chronically ill
  • 20 people in mental (psychiatric) hospitals or wards
  • 9 people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse

Banks with branches in Fairmont (2011 data):

  • Wesbanco Bank, Inc.: Fairmont Branch, Marion Square Shopping Plaza Branch, Whitehall Branch, East Fairmont Facility. Info updated 2009/04/02: Bank assets: $5,520.2 mil, Deposits: $4,394.5 mil, headquarters in Wheeling, WV, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 115 total offices, Holding Company: Wesbanco, Inc.
  • The Huntington National Bank: Middletown Branch, Fairmont Adams Street Branch, Fourth Street Drive-In Plaza Branch. Info updated 2012/04/02: Bank assets: $54,183.4 mil, Deposits: $44,300.3 mil, headquarters in Columbus, OH, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 878 total offices, Holding Company: Huntington Bancshares Incorporated
  • MVB Bank, Inc: Middletown Mall Branch at 2500 Fairmont Avenue, Room 510, branch established on 2000/05/08; Mvb Bank, Inc at 301 Virginia Avenue, branch established on 1999/01/04. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $533.1 mil, Deposits: $390.7 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 6 total offices, Holding Company: Mvb Financial Corp.
  • Branch Banking and Trust Company: Fairmont Wv Main Branch at 120 Fairmont Avenue, branch established on 1939/12/26; Fairmont Drive Thru Branch at 108 Gaston Avenue, branch established on 2000/11/13. Info updated 2010/03/29: Bank assets: $168,867.6 mil, Deposits: $127,549.5 mil, headquarters in Winston Salem, NC, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1793 total offices, Holding Company: Bb&T Corporation
  • Woodforest National Bank: Fairmont West Virginia Branch at 32 Tygart Valley Mall, branch established on 2007/02/05. Info updated 2011/05/10: Bank assets: $3,488.9 mil, Deposits: $3,097.6 mil, headquarters in Houston, TX, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 766 total offices, Holding Company: Woodforest Financial Group Employee Stock Ownership Plan (With 401(K) Provisions)
  • First Exchange Bank: Fairmont Branch at 216 Fairmont Avenue, branch established on 1996/05/06. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $200.9 mil, Deposits: $181.7 mil, headquarters in Mannington, WV, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 6 total offices, Holding Company: Heritage Bancshares, Inc.
  • BCBank, Inc.: Fairmont Branch at 936 East Park Avenue, branch established on 2007/08/06. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $112.5 mil, Deposits: $100.3 mil, headquarters in Philippi, WV, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Appalachian Financial Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Fairmont:

Marital status in Fairmont, WV
  • Never married: 39.8%
  • Now married: 41.0%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 6.1%
  • Divorced: 11.9%

For population 25 years and over in Fairmont:

  • High school or higher: 91.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 28.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 10.7%
  • Unemployed: 9.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.5
West Virginia average:

10.9

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2021
Means of transportation to work in 2021 - Fairmont
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Religion statistics for Fairmont, WV (based on Marion County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant10,34473
Evangelical Protestant7,64955
Catholic5,8197
Other8733
Black Protestant7682
Orthodox251
None30,940-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 10
Here:

1.77 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

2.41 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 6
This county:

1.06 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

1.09 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 33
This county:

5.82 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 29
Marion County:

5.12 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

6.22 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Marion County:

10.0%
West Virginia:

12.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

31.1%
West Virginia:

31.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Marion County:

11.6%
West Virginia:

13.1%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

56.5%
West Virginia:

51.8%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

57.1%
State:

49.7%

Average BMI:
This city:

27.9
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

18.3%
West Virginia:

20.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Fairmont:

9.4%
State:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

7.0
State:

6.9

Overweight people:
This city:

32.8%
West Virginia:

34.8%

General health condition:
This city:

62.9%
West Virginia:

58.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Fairmont:

80.1%
State:

78.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of Fairmont, WV Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2019)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Firefighters 41$164,557$48,1630$0
Police Protection - Officers 34$150,915$53,2640$0
Water Supply 32$127,775$47,9160$0
Sewerage 24$91,446$45,7230$0
Streets and Highways 18$56,597$37,7310$0
Financial Administration 11$36,985$40,3470$0
Other Government Administration 7$3,636$6,23310$4,189
Other and Unallocable 6$20,183$40,3660$0
Police - Other 5$11,525$27,6602$1,464
Judicial and Legal 2$10,584$63,5041$1,342
Fire - Other 1$2,786$33,4320$0
Totals for Government 181$676,989$44,88313$6,995

Fairmont government finances - Expenditure in 2020 (per resident):

  • Construction - Sewerage: $177,000 ($9.72)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $4,948,000 ($271.73)
    Local Fire Protection: $3,279,000 ($180.08)
    Sewerage: $2,939,000 ($161.40)
    Police Protection: $2,774,000 ($152.34)
    Regular Highways: $2,171,000 ($119.23)
    Solid Waste Management: $1,722,000 ($94.57)
    Central Staff Services: $1,590,000 ($87.32)
    Financial Administration: $590,000 ($32.40)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $329,000 ($18.07)
    Parking Facilities: $198,000 ($10.87)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $193,000 ($10.60)
    Parks and Recreation: $132,000 ($7.25)
    Health - Other: $58,000 ($3.19)
    Public Welfare - Other: $54,000 ($2.97)
    Libraries: $5,000 ($0.27)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $172,000 ($9.45)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Sewerage: $236,000 ($12.96)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $11,146,000 ($612.11)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $749,000 ($41.13)

Fairmont government finances - Revenue in 2018 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $3,556,000 ($195.29)
    Other: $2,521,000 ($138.45)
    Solid Waste Management: $1,616,000 ($88.75)
    Parking Facilities: $151,000 ($8.29)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $2,334,000 ($128.18)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $348,000 ($19.11)
    Fines and Forfeits: $304,000 ($16.70)
    General Revenue - Other: $284,000 ($15.60)
    Rents: $53,000 ($2.91)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $8,510,000 ($467.35)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $48,000 ($2.64)
    General Local Government Support: $44,000 ($2.42)
  • Tax - Occupation and Business License - Other: $4,942,000 ($271.40)
    Property: $2,919,000 ($160.31)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $2,284,000 ($125.43)
    Public Utilities Sales: $1,044,000 ($57.33)
    Other License: $302,000 ($16.59)
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $206,000 ($11.31)
    Other: $143,000 ($7.85)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $16,000 ($0.88)
    Other Selective Sales: $11,000 ($0.60)

Fairmont government finances - Debt in 2018 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $39,043,000 ($2144.16)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $37,764,000 ($2073.92)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,000,000 ($164.75)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,721,000 ($94.51)

Fairmont government finances - Cash and Securities in 2018 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $19,728,000 ($1083.42)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $19,263,000 ($1057.88)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $11,091,000 ($609.09)
Businesses in Fairmont, WV
NameCountNameCount
Ace Hardware1Lane Furniture2
Advance Auto Parts1Little Caesars Pizza1
Applebee's1Long John Silver's1
AutoZone1Marriott1
Burger King1MasterBrand Cabinets3
CVS3McDonald's2
Chevrolet1Papa John's Pizza1
Circle K2Payless1
Clarion1Pizza Hut1
Comfort Inn1Quiznos1
Cracker Barrel1RadioShack1
Curves1Red Roof Inn1
Dairy Queen1Rite Aid1
Days Inn1Sears1
Domino's Pizza1Subway5
FedEx6Super 81
GNC2Taco Bell1
Goodwill2Travelodge1
H&R Block2True Value1
Hardee's1U-Haul2
Holiday Inn2U.S. Cellular3
Jones New York1UPS9
KFC1Walmart1
Kincaid1Wendy's2

Strongest AM radio stations in Fairmont:

  • WTCS (1490 AM; 1 kW; FAIRMONT, WV; Owner: FAIRMONT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMMN (920 AM; 5 kW; FAIRMONT, WV; Owner: FANTASIA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WAJR (1440 AM; 5 kW; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WWVA (1170 AM; 53 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCLG (1300 AM; 3 kW; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: BOWERS BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WTBZ (1260 AM; 1 kW; GRAFTON, WV; Owner: APPALACHIAN RADIO LLC)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WBUC (1460 AM; 5 kW; BUCKHANNON, WV; Owner: CAT RADIO, INC.)
  • WOBG (1400 AM; 1 kW; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WPDX (750 AM; daytime; 1 kW; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: TSCHUDY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WXKX (1340 AM; 1 kW; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WWCS (540 AM; 5 kW; CANONSBURG, PA; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Fairmont:

  • WGYE (102.7 FM; MANNINGTON, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WBVQ (93.1 FM; BARRACKVILLE, WV; Owner: CAT RADIO, INC.)
  • WRLF (94.3 FM; FAIRMONT, WV; Owner: FAIRMONT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WKKW (97.9 FM; FAIRMONT, WV; Owner: DESCENDANTS TRUST, LAUREN M.KELLEY, TRUSTEE)
  • WVPM (90.9 FM; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WGIE (92.7 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WZWA (90.1 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: MARANATHA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WVAQ (101.9 FM; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WKJL (88.1 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: HE'S ALIVE, INC.)
  • WDCI (104.1 FM; BRIDGEPORT, WV; Owner: WDCI RADIO, INC)
  • WAJR-FM (103.3 FM; SALEM, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF SALEM)
  • WDKL (95.9 FM; GRAFTON, WV; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • W220BZ (91.9 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • WOBG-FM (105.7 FM; SALEM, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WRIJ (106.9 FM; MASONTOWN, PA; Owner: HE'S ALIVE INC.)
  • WPDX-FM (104.9 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: TSCHUDY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WWLW (106.5 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF CLARKSBURG)
  • WOGG (94.9 FM; OLIVER, PA; Owner: KEYMARKET LICENSES, LLC)
  • WZST (100.9 FM; WESTOVER, WV; Owner: TSCHUDY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WDBS (97.1 FM; SUTTON, WV; Owner: SUMMIT MEDIA BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around Fairmont:

  • WVFX (Channel 46; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: DAVIS TELEVISION CLARKSBURG, LLC)
  • WBOY-TV (Channel 12; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA MEDIA HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WNPB-TV (Channel 24; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
Fatal accident count
See more detailed statistics of Fairmont fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 50Number of bridges
  • 725ft / 221mTotal length
  • $40,596,000Total costs
  • 475,695Total average daily traffic
  • 56,018Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Fairmont, WV - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11910-1919
  • 51920-1929
  • 41950-1959
  • 171960-1969
  • 51970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 81990-1999
  • 42000-2009
  • 52010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Fairmont, WV
FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Fairmont)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 448 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 26 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Fairmont, WV)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 22 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 187 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Fairmont)

FAA Registered Aircraft: 30 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Fairmont)

2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 140. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 216 took place in 2010, and the least - 17 in 2003. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Fairmont, WV When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (59.3%), and Outside Fires (22.8%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Fairmont, WV
    • 1,32759.3%Structure Fires
    • 51122.8%Outside Fires
    • 32114.3%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 793.5%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Fairmont, WV

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Fairmont, West Virginia:

  • Quality Inn, 1185 Airport Rd, Fairmont, West Virginia 26554 , Phone: (304) 367-1370, Fax: (304) 367-1806
  • Clarion Inn Fairmont, 930 E Grafton Rd, Fairmont, West Virginia 26554 , Phone: (304) 366-5500, Fax: (304) 363-3975
  • Red Roof Inn Fairmont, 50 Middletown Rd, Fairmont, West Virginia 26554 , Phone: (304) 366-6800, Fax: (304) 366-6812
  • Days Inn, 228 Middletown Rd, Fairmont, West Virginia 26554 , Phone: (304) 366-5995, Fax: (304) 366-6092
  • Super 8 Motel, 2208 Pleasant Vly Rd, Fairmont, West Virginia 26554 , Phone: (304) 363-1488, Fax: (304) 363-1488
  • Fairfield Inn & Suites, 27 Southland Dr, Fairmont, West Virginia 26554 , Phone: (304) 367-9150, Fax: (304) 367-9151
  • The Inn At Pettyjohn, 1117 Fairmont Ave, Fairmont, West Virginia 26554 , Phone: (304) 363-0100, Fax: (304) 363-0101
  • Microtel Inn & Suites, 20 Southland Dr, Fairmont, West Virginia 26554 , Phone: (304) 363-3100, Fax: (304) 363-3103
  • Hampton by Hilton Fairmont WV, 2121 Pleasant Valley Rd, Fairmont, West Virginia 26554 , Phone: (304) 363-4999, Fax: (304) 363-4998
All 9 fire-safe hotels and motels in Fairmont, West Virginia
Most common first names in Fairmont, WV among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary60080.3 years
John49074.5 years
James44374.1 years
William42073.3 years
Charles30473.1 years
Robert26970.2 years
George20374.9 years
Joseph17272.7 years
Frank17077.1 years
Helen16778.6 years
Most common last names in Fairmont, WV among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith15375.5 years
Davis12576.3 years
Martin11474.4 years
Satterfield11376.8 years
Jones10476.1 years
Wilson10178.4 years
Miller10174.0 years
Vincent9777.4 years
Moore9775.8 years
Brown9279.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Fairmont, WV
  • 85.1%Utility gas
  • 12.4%Electricity
  • 1.4%Wood
  • 0.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 0.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.2%Coal or coke
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Fairmont, WV
  • 55.0%Utility gas
  • 43.7%Electricity
  • 1.1%No fuel used
  • 0.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Fairmont compared to West Virginia state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

Fairmont on our top lists:

  • #98 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in orthopedic wards and institutions for the physically handicapped (population 1,000+)"
  • #29 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest ground withdrawal of fresh water for public supply (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #69 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest number of deaths per 1000 residents 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #85 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest decrease in the number of deaths per 1000 residents 2000-2006 to 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #96 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for 3rd party candidates in the 2012 Presidential Election (pop. 50,000+)"
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