Fairmont, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Marion County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
18,303
Population
2,128/sq mi density
$60,791
Median Income
$31,722 per capita
$159,100
Home Value
$194,875 Zillow
$902
Median Rent
28.2% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
520
Violent Crime/100K
1,345 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$60,791 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$159,100 home value, $902/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
520 violent crimes/100K (37% above avg)
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Fairmont experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. The area receives 25.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,002 ft (305 m) |
| Area | 9.0 sq mi (23.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,128/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4769°N, 80.1491°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Marion County County |
| Nearest Airport | Arnold Palmer Regional (LBE) 68 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 71.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 41.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in |
Fairmont has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 32°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and November the driest (3.2").