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A town in Maryland.
Only 5 of the 262 Maryland towns we compare have a lower January low than Fairview. We don’t grade Fairview yet; the figures below are still real.
The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2016 and 2 maps from 1944 on.
Explore the history →Ordered by what stands out in Fairview.
Expected losses in Fairview break down as 49% from inland flooding and 19% from hurricanes. Its FEMA hazard score stands at 3 of 100.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
In Fairview, the typical July afternoon high is 87°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Two fifths of Fairview adults sleep under 7 hours, against 38% in Maryland’s towns and 36% across U.S. towns. Fairview: 37% of adults have high blood pressure. CDC measures, 32 in all: Fairview beats Maryland on 1 and trails on 5. In Fairview, 19% of adults report frequent mental distress, and 12% binge drink.
| Fairview | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 20% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 15% | 17% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 14% | 16% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 23% | 25% |
| What stands out | Fairview | MD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 8.2% | 9.9% |
| More adults with depression | 27.7% | 19.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Fairview. Close and well known come first.
Big draw23 mi LandmarkRaven Rock Mountain Complex
16 mi National BattlefieldAntietam National Battlefield161K visitors a year
33 mi Ancient siteGettysburg Battlefield
7 mi National Historical ParkChesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park4.6M visitors a year
33 mi LandmarkGettysburg National Cemetery
31 mi National Military ParkGettysburg National Military Park730K visitors a yearRaven Rock Mountain Complex: US Government, Public domain · Antietam National Battlefield: Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Gettysburg Battlefield: Veggies, Public domain · Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park: Bonnachoven, CC0 · Gettysburg National Cemetery: Photo: Henryhartley at en.wikipedia Statue: Randolph Rogers (1825-1892), Public domain · Gettysburg National Military Park: David Dugan, CC BY-SA 3.0
Fairview is unincorporated, so Washington County and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Mar 11, 2026.
1 within 15 miles of the center of Fairview
Unincorporated community in Maryland, United States
Fairview is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Washington County, Maryland, United States. Its population was 76 as of the 2010 census.
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