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Fairview, Maryland

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Population in 2010: 76.
Males: 38  (50.0%)
Females: 38  (50.0%)
Median resident age:

37.0 years
Maryland median age:

34.4 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $69,244
Fairview:

$69,244
MD:

$94,991

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $34,008

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $283,600
Fairview:

$283,600
MD:

$398,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $304,947; detached houses: $319,990; townhouses or other attached units: $236,260; in 2-unit structures: $528,214; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $218,469; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $125,300; mobile homes: $118,381
March 2022 cost of living index in Fairview: 132.0 (high, U.S. average is 100)

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Current Local Time: EST time zone

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Frederick, MD (10.6 miles , pop. 52,767).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Washington, DC (43.1 miles , pop. 572,059).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (137.8 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Rosemont, MD (1.4 miles ),
Brunswick, MD (1.7 miles ),
Jefferson, MD (1.8 miles ),
Burkittsville, MD (1.9 miles),
Brownsville, MD (2.1 miles),
Garretts Mill, MD (2.3 miles ),
Yarrowsburg, MD (2.3 miles),
Gapland, MD (2.3 miles)

Latitude: 39.35 N, Longitude: 77.59 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 301

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.2%
Maryland:

2.0%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 61.5. This is about average.

City:

61.5
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 5.49. This is about average. Closest monitor was 3.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.49
U.S.:

5.11
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 30.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 12.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

30.9
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Fairview-area historical tornado activity is near Maryland state average. It is 2% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/24/2001, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 45.2 miles away from the Fairview place center injured 2 people and caused $2 million in damages.

On 9/5/1979, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 29.5 miles away from the place center killed one person and injured 6 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Fairview-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maryland state average. It is 55% 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 101.1 miles away from Fairview 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 209.4 miles away from Fairview center
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 106.9 miles away from the city center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi) earthquake occurred 98.9 miles away from the city center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 112.2 miles away from Fairview center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 122.8 miles away from Fairview 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 Washington County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 5, Floods: 3, Snowstorms: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Snowfall: 1, Storm: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Fairview:

  • VINDOBONA NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; BRADDOCK HEIGHTS, MD)
  • BUCKINGHAM'S CHOICE (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; ADAMSTOWN, MD)
  • GOLDEN LIVING CENTER - FREDERICK (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; FREDERICK, MD)
  • CITIZENS NSG HOME OF FREDERICK (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; FREDERICK, MD)
  • HOMEWOOD RETIREMENT CTR (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; FREDERICK, MD)
  • HOSPICE OF FREDERICK COUNTY (Hospital, about 11 miles away; FREDERICK, MD)
  • CATOCIN DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 11 miles away; FREDERICK, MD)

Amtrak stations near Fairview:

  • 8 miles: HARPERS FERRY (POTOMAC ST.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, public transit connection.
  • 11 miles: FREDERICK (GREYHOUND STA., 27 E. ALL SAINTS ST.) - Bus Station . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, intercity bus service.
  • 18 miles: HAGERSTOWN (GREYHOUND STA., 10527 SHARPSTOWN PK.) - Bus Station . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Fairview:

  • Frederick Community College (about 12 miles; Frederick, MD; Full-time enrollment: 3,798)
  • Shepherd University (about 13 miles; Shepherdstown, WV; FT enrollment: 3,745)
  • American Public University System (about 15 miles; Charles Town, WV; FT enrollment: 43,829)
  • Hagerstown Community College (about 21 miles; Hagerstown, MD; FT enrollment: 3,220)
  • Mount St Mary's University (about 27 miles; Emmitsburg, MD; FT enrollment: 2,313)
  • Montgomery College (about 29 miles; Rockville, MD; FT enrollment: 17,999)
  • Shenandoah University (about 33 miles; Winchester, VA; FT enrollment: 3,010)

Points of interest:

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Church in Fairview: Mount Tabor Evangelical Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Mount Tabor Graveyard (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Washington County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.7 people
Maryland:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

67.9%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

10.7%
Whole state:

6.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Fairview, MD (based on Washington County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant21,941117
Mainline Protestant21,83779
Catholic9,3508
Other2,24411
Orthodox1632
Black Protestant972
None91,798-
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: 25
This county:

1.73 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
This county:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

0.07 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 15
This county:

1.04 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.22 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 41
This county:

2.83 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

2.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 93
Washington County:

6.43 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.40 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Washington County:

10.2%
State:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Washington County:

28.8%
Maryland:

26.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

12.9%
Maryland:

15.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Fairview:

  • WTRI (1520 AM; daytime; 17 kW; BRUNSWICK, MD; Owner: JMK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WXTR (820 AM; 4 kW; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WMET (1150 AM; 50 kW; GAITHERSBURG, MD; Owner: BELTWAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WFMD (930 AM; 5 kW; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WTOP (1500 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WBAL (1090 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: HEARST RADIO, INC.)
  • WGOP (700 AM; daytime; 25 kW; WALKERSVILLE, MD; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WKCW (1420 AM; 50 kW; WARRENTON, VA; Owner: WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WAGE (1200 AM; 5 kW; LEESBURG, VA; Owner: RADIO WAGE, INC.)
  • WMRE (1550 AM; 5 kW; CHARLESTOWN, WV; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • WPGC (1580 AM; 50 kW; MORNINGSIDE, MD; Owner: INFINITY WPGC(AM), INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Fairview:

  • WAFY (103.1 FM; MIDDLETOWN, MD; Owner: FREDERICK BROADCASTING LLC)
  • WWVZ (103.9 FM; BRADDOCK HEIGHTS, MD; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • W219BX (91.7 FM; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: CEDAR RIDGE CHILDREN'S HOME & SCHOOL, INC)
  • WFRE (99.9 FM; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WARX (106.9 FM; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: MANNING BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WAYZ-FM (104.7 FM; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: HJV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WETH (89.1 FM; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: GREATER WASHINGTON EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSN.)
  • W228BA (93.5 FM; LEESBURG, VA; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • WLTF (97.5 FM; MARTINSBURG, WV; Owner: PRETTYMAN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WINC-FM (92.5 FM; WINCHESTER, VA; Owner: MID ATLANTIC NETWORK, INC.)
  • WEEO-FM (103.7 FM; MCCONNELLSBURG, PA; Owner: ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN NETWORK)
  • WCRH (90.5 FM; WILLIAMSPORT, MD; Owner: CEDAR RIDGE CHILDREN'S HOME & SCHOOL, INC)
  • W219BE (91.7 FM; WAYNESBORO, PA; Owner: MARANATHA BIBLE INSTITUTE, NDBA)
  • WTRM (91.3 FM; WINCHESTER, VA; Owner: TIMBER RIDGE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WXVA-FM (98.3 FM; CHARLES TOWN, WV; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • WPER (89.9 FM; CULPEPER, VA; Owner: POSITIVE ALTERNATIVE RADIO INC.)
  • W243AF (96.5 FM; FLINT HILL, VA; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • WARW (94.7 FM; BETHESDA, MD; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WRQX (107.3 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: WMAL, INC.)
  • WASH (97.1 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around Fairview:

  • W52AS (Channel 52; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WFPT (Channel 62; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • WMPB (Channel 67; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • WETA-TV (Channel 26; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: THE GREATER WASHINGTON ED TELECOMM. ASSOC)
  • WDCA (Channel 20; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • W42CK (Channel 42; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING)

Fairview fatal accident list:

Oct 11, 2007 05:26 PM, Sr-494, Fairview Church, Lat: 39.713781, Lon: -77.844219, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 26ft / 8.3mTotal length
  • $512,000Total costs
  • 1,512Total average daily traffic
  • 120Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,845Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • STATION, Fairview Mountain (Lat: 39.656750 Lon: -77.969139), Overall height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WCE921,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2192.80 MHz, 2184.80 MHz, Grant Date: 10/21/1998, Expiration Date: 01/27/2009, Cancellation Date: 01/30/2007, Registrant: Washington County Communications, 35 W Washington St Suite 104, Hagerstown, MD 21740, Phone: (240) 313-2070, Email:




Fairview compared to Maryland state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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