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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
70
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$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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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.
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