Fairmont
City in West Virginia, United States
Overview
Fairmont is a small, historic city set in the hills of north-central West Virginia. Known for its friendly community, charming downtown, and collegiate vibe courtesy of Fairmont State University, the city offers a blend of local culture, outdoor activities, and Appalachian heritage. Visitors can enjoy walks along the Monongahela River or participate in seasonal festivals.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
West Virginia
Population
10,487
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
39.49°, -80.14°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,905
Local Cost
$1,220
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
75
English
100
Temperature
10.7°C
Summer Avg
21.7°C
Winter Avg
-0.9°C
Record High
38.0°C
Record Low
-22.2°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1135 mm
Internet Speed
38 Mbps
Upload
3 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
13
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
2
Parks
9
Transport
14
Walk Score
14
Footways
27.0
Airport
CKB
Distance
22 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.