WVMap-doton-Fairview, 2004
Fairview’s story
166 years in pictures
Census counts: 69 in 1860, a peak of 836 in 1930, 373 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1960 on.
- 1860Fairview is settled
FairviewWV
A town of 367, settled in 1860.
Population
367
2025 Census estimate · −1.3% since 2020
Typical home
$133K
+2.1% in a year
Household income
$56K
median
Median age
58.1
years
Jobs based here
69
A commuter town
Is Fairview a good place to live?
Fairview’s average trip to work is 44 minutes, above both the West Virginia town median (21 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). Only 2 of the 62 West Virginia towns we compare have a higher share of households owning their home than Fairview. Fairview has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
367 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Fairview: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Fairview, and how to reach them.
PowerMon Power14.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterTown of Fairview water system2 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers2% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Fairview’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn West Virginia you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person until 21 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereMarion Clerk of the County CommissionMarion County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2021
ZIP code2657026570 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Fairview.
Natural hazards
Fairview faces a very high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 88% of U.S. communities. Since 1980, 7 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Fairview.
88risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
7
paid flood claims since 1980
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Schools
The schools Fairview’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Marion County Schools. One of its 2 schools is below, with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Middle SchoolLargest public middle schoolGrades 4–8 | Grades 4–8 | 154 | A |
NCES · EDFacts
Who lives here
Older than West Virginia overall
For Fairview, that is where West Virginia’s towns sit at 29% and U.S. towns at 29%. People 65 and older are 37% of residents (21% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 23% of residents (38% statewide).
58.1median age · WV 42.7
FairviewWest VirginiaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
23%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma12%
High school54%
Some college8%
Associate’s5%
Bachelor’s8%
Graduate13%
Women and men · all residents
54% women, 46% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±9.1 points. Across West Virginia, 50.1% of residents are women.
| Fairview | WV | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 6.7% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 4.1% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 16.1% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 12.7% | 12% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 8.6% | 12% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 1.5% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 12.7% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 23.2% | 12.6% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 14.2% | 8.4% | 7% |
| No diploma | 12.3% | 10.7% | 10.4% |
| High school | 54.4% | 39.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 7.7% | 17.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 4.6% | 8.4% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 8.2% | 14.4% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 12.8% | 9.7% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 400, single groups can be off by several points
Work & commute
Most of Fairview’s workers commute out: the town has 0.5 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Fairview for work: only 0% work in town. Fairview’s median household income is $56,000. The top destinations are Fairmont (23%), Morgantown (10%) and Bridgeport (4%).
0%work in town
| Fairview | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,000 | $59,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 12% | 16% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Fairview0%
Fairmont23%
Morgantown10%
Bridgeport4%
Rivesville2%
16 mi
median commute distance
69
jobs based in Fairview
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Housing
The typical home in Fairview is valued at about $133K
The typical Fairview home is worth about $133,000, up 2.1% in a year, 25% below the West Virginia typical home.
$133KZillow home value
Typical home value
Fairview$133K
West Virginia$177K
+2.1%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
In Fairview, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Fairview has chilly winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Fairview is 84°F.
24″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–42°
Spring39–63°
Summer60–82°
Fall43–65°
Oct 28
typical first frost
Apr 18
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Fairview is
Fairview beats the West Virginia average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 22% of Fairview adults report frequent mental distress.
| Fairview | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 21% | 17% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 31% | 23% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 44% | 35% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 41% | 35% |
32 measures vs. West Virginia
1 better31 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Fairview | WV |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 9.1% | 11% |
Mon Health Marion
11.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Fairview
17pages on Fairview
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Fairview
Fairmont State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Fairmont8.8 mi$8,708 in-state tuitionPierpont Community and Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Fairmont11.5 mi$5,762 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Fairview residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across West Virginia.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Fairview for work
Where Fairview’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
69jobs based in Fairview
0%of working residents work in town
16 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Fairview
Town in West Virginia, United States
Fairview is a town in Marion County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 374 at the 2020 census. The town took its name from the old Fairview Inn near the original town site.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,001 ft
- ZIP code
- 26570
Questions about Fairview
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Fairview, WV a good place to live?
Fairview has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.