Farmington, West Virginia

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Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 12.8%

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2019, including police officers: 1 (1 officers - 1 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.75
West Virginia average:

2.32
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Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.0%
West Virginia:

4.0%
Most common industries in Farmington, WV (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (15.8%)
  • Construction (11.6%)
  • Public administration (8.9%)
  • Utilities (6.8%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.2%)
  • Educational services (6.2%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (25.8%)
  • Public administration (9.1%)
  • U. S. Postal service (9.1%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (6.1%)
  • Utilities (6.1%)
  • Health care (6.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (23.8%)
  • Public administration (8.8%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (8.8%)
  • Pharmacies & drug stores (7.5%)
  • Utilities (7.5%)
  • Educational services (7.5%)
  • Chemicals (6.2%)
Most common occupations in Farmington, WV (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (7.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.1%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (4.1%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (12.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (10.6%)
  • Construction laborers (7.6%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.1%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (6.1%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (4.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other healthcare support occupations (7.5%)
  • Other health diagnosing and treating practitioners and technical occupations (6.2%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (6.2%)
  • Customer service representatives (6.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.0%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.0%)

Average climate in Farmington, West Virginia

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Farmington, West Virginia average temperatures Farmington, West Virginia average precipitation Farmington, West Virginia humidity Farmington, West Virginia wind speed Farmington, West Virginia snowfall Farmington, West Virginia sunshine Farmington, West Virginia clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO SO2 Ozone Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 40.2. This is significantly better than average.

City:

40.2
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2008 was 0.148. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 20.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.148
U.S.:

0.251
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 1.14. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 6.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.14
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 32.3. This is about average. Closest monitor was 20.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.3
U.S.:

33.3
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2014 was 0.00291. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 6.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00291
U.S.:

0.00931

Tornado activity:

Farmington-area historical tornado activity is slightly above West Virginia state average. It is 60% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/3/1980, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 18.8 miles away from the Farmington town center injured 19 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 10/1/1986, a category F3 tornado 31.8 miles away from the town center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Farmington-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above West Virginia state average. It is 39% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 167.1 miles away from the city center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 137.0 miles away from Farmington center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 152.2 miles away from the city center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 218.4 miles away from the city center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 215.0 miles away from the city center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 164.1 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Marion County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 10, Landslides: 5, Mudslides: 3, Tornadoes: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Hurricanes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Snowfall: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Farmington topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Farmington:

  • PIERPONT CENTER AT FAIRMONT CAMPUS (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; FAIRMONT, WV)
  • FAIRMONT GENERAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 6 miles away; FAIRMONT, WV)
  • FAIRMONT GROUP HOME (Hospital, about 6 miles away; FAIRMONT, WV)
  • ARBORS AT FAIRMONT (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; FAIRMONT, WV)
  • FAIRMONT GENERAL HOSPITAL HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; FAIRMONT, WV)
  • MEADOWVIEW MANOR HEALTH CARE (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; BRIDGEPORT, WV)
  • GENTLE DIALYSIS CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 16 miles away; BRIDGEPORT, WV)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Farmington:

  • Fairmont State University (about 6 miles; Fairmont, WV; Full-time enrollment: 3,714)
  • West Virginia University (about 18 miles; Morgantown, WV; FT enrollment: 27,429)
  • Waynesburg University (about 27 miles; Waynesburg, PA; FT enrollment: 2,080)
  • California University of Pennsylvania (about 43 miles; California, PA; FT enrollment: 7,773)
  • West Liberty University (about 49 miles; West Liberty, WV; FT enrollment: 2,728)
  • Westmoreland County Community College (about 62 miles; Youngwood, PA; FT enrollment: 4,669)
  • Franciscan University of Steubenville (about 63 miles; Steubenville, OH; FT enrollment: 2,572)

Public high schools in Farmington:

  • NORTH MARION HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 905, Location: 1 NORTH MARION DRIVE, Grades: 9-12)
  • MARION COUNTY TECHNICAL CENTER (Location: 2 N MARION DR RT 250 N, Grades: PK-12)
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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Farmington Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Farmington: Farmington United Methodist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Little Laurel Run (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Joe Manchin - Governor of West Virginia, Sam Huff - Football player, A. James Manchin - West Virginia politician, Tim Manchin - Member of West Virginia House of Delegates, Benjamin F. Martin - Politician, Frank Gatski - Football player.

Marion County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Farmington and their reported violations in the past:

FARMINGTON TOWN OF (Population served: 417, Purch surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Lead Consumer Notice - In DEC-30-2013, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (SEP-04-2013)
LINCOLN HEIGHTS IMPROVEMENT ASSOC (Population served: 197, Purch surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2007, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-06-2008), St Formal NOV issued (FEB-06-2008), St Public Notif received (APR-03-2008), St Compliance achieved (JUN-16-2008)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2004, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAR-10-2005), St Formal NOV issued (MAR-10-2005), St Compliance achieved (JUN-16-2008)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
LITTLE LAUREL RUN IMPROVEMENT ASSOC (Population served: 70, Purch surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Lead Consumer Notice - In DEC-30-2013, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (SEP-05-2013)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2011, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-08-2012), St Formal NOV issued (FEB-08-2012), St Public Notif received (FEB-28-2012)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2010, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-03-2011), St Formal NOV issued (FEB-03-2011), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (NOV-22-2011)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2009, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-29-2010), St Formal NOV issued (JAN-29-2010), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (NOV-22-2011)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2008, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-07-2009), St Formal NOV issued (FEB-07-2009), St Compliance achieved (APR-13-2009), St Public Notif received (2 times from APR-01-2010 to APR-12-2010)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • One other older monitoring violation
SUNNY VIEW ACRES WATER PROJECT (Population served: 68, Purch surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) - In DEC-2009. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JAN-15-2010), St Public Notif requested (APR-16-2010), St Formal NOV issued (APR-16-2010)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2004, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAR-10-2005), St Formal NOV issued (MAR-10-2005), St Compliance achieved (JUL-11-2007)
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations
Average household size:
This town:

2.3 people
West Virginia:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

68.1%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

2.5%
Whole state:

6.6%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Farmington (2011 data):

  • Branch Banking and Trust Company: Farmington Branch at Route 250 North, branch established on 1983/02/01. Info updated 2010/03/29: Bank assets: $168,867.6 mil, Deposits: $127,549.5 mil, headquarters in Winston Salem, NC, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1793 total offices, Holding Company: Bb&T Corporation
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.9
West Virginia average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Farmington, WV (based on Marion County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant10,34473
Evangelical Protestant7,64955
Catholic5,8197
Other8733
Black Protestant7682
Orthodox251
None30,940-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 10
This county:

1.77 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.41 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 6
Marion County:

1.06 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.09 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 33
This county:

5.82 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 29
Marion County:

5.12 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.22 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Marion County:

10.0%
State:

12.2%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

31.1%
West Virginia:

31.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

11.6%
State:

13.1%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Farmington:

50.7%
West Virginia:

51.8%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

46.2%
West Virginia:

49.7%

Average BMI:
Farmington:

28.7
West Virginia:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Farmington:

23.1%
West Virginia:

20.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

5.8%
West Virginia:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
State:

6.9

Overweight people:
This city:

32.3%
West Virginia:

34.8%

General health condition:
This city:

57.9%
West Virginia:

58.4%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

75.5%
West Virginia:

78.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of Farmington, WV Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Streets and Highways 2$5,314$31,8841$2,657
Financial Administration 1$3,189$38,2680$0
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 2$3,720
Totals for Government 3$8,503$34,0123$6,377

Farmington government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $205,000 ($516.37)
    Central Staff Services: $132,000 ($332.49)
    Water Utilities: $123,000 ($309.82)
    Sewerage: $111,000 ($279.60)
    Police Protection: $18,000 ($45.34)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $15,000 ($37.78)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $61,000 ($153.65)
    Sewerage: $21,000 ($52.90)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $137,000 ($345.09)

Farmington government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $139,000 ($350.13)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $30,000 ($75.57)
    Fines and Forfeits: $15,000 ($37.78)
    Donations From Private Sources: $7,000 ($17.63)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $141,000 ($355.16)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $74,000 ($186.40)
    Water Utilities: $20,000 ($50.38)
    General Local Government Support: $1,000 ($2.52)
  • Tax - Property: $85,000 ($214.11)
    Other License: $2,000 ($5.04)

Farmington government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $625,000 ($1574.31)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $610,000 ($1536.52)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $15,000 ($37.78)

Farmington government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $339,000 ($853.90)

Businesses in Farmington, WV

  • La-Z-Boy: 1
  • Subway: 1
  • True Value: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Farmington:

  • WMMN (920 AM; 5 kW; FAIRMONT, WV; Owner: FANTASIA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WWVA (1170 AM; 53 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTCS (1490 AM; 1 kW; FAIRMONT, WV; Owner: FAIRMONT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WAJR (1440 AM; 5 kW; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WCLG (1300 AM; 2 kW; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: BOWERS BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WPDX (750 AM; daytime; 1 kW; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: TSCHUDY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WOBG (1400 AM; 1 kW; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WXKX (1340 AM; 1 kW; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WWCS (540 AM; 5 kW; CANONSBURG, PA; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WBUC (1460 AM; 5 kW; BUCKHANNON, WV; Owner: CAT RADIO, INC.)
  • WKNR (850 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Farmington:

  • WBVQ (93.1 FM; BARRACKVILLE, WV; Owner: CAT RADIO, INC.)
  • WGYE (102.7 FM; MANNINGTON, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WRLF (94.3 FM; FAIRMONT, WV; Owner: FAIRMONT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WGIE (92.7 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WKKW (97.9 FM; FAIRMONT, WV; Owner: DESCENDANTS TRUST, LAUREN M.KELLEY, TRUSTEE)
  • WZWA (90.1 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: MARANATHA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WKJL (88.1 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: HE'S ALIVE, INC.)
  • WVPM (90.9 FM; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WAJR-FM (103.3 FM; SALEM, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF SALEM)
  • WDCI (104.1 FM; BRIDGEPORT, WV; Owner: WDCI RADIO, INC)
  • WOBG-FM (105.7 FM; SALEM, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WVAQ (101.9 FM; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION)
  • W220BZ (91.9 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • WWLW (106.5 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF CLARKSBURG)
  • WPDX-FM (104.9 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: TSCHUDY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WRIJ (106.9 FM; MASONTOWN, PA; Owner: HE'S ALIVE INC.)
  • WDBS (97.1 FM; SUTTON, WV; Owner: SUMMIT MEDIA BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WOGG (94.9 FM; OLIVER, PA; Owner: KEYMARKET LICENSES, LLC)
  • WANB-FM (103.1 FM; WAYNESBURG, PA; Owner: BROADCAST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WDKL (95.9 FM; GRAFTON, WV; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)

TV broadcast stations around Farmington:

  • WVFX (Channel 46; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: DAVIS TELEVISION CLARKSBURG, LLC)
  • WBOY-TV (Channel 12; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA MEDIA HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WNPB-TV (Channel 24; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)

Farmington fatal accident list:

Jul 29, 2015 01:33 PM, Sr-218, Lat: 39.532219, Lon: -80.254700, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
May 29, 2009 02:51 PM, Cr-91, Lat: 39.511142, Lon: -80.215753, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 7Number of bridges
  • 56ft / 16.9mTotal length
  • $2,894,000Total costs
  • 9,475Total average daily traffic
  • 659Total average daily truck traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Farmington)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • On The Watershores Of Buffalo Creek Near (Lat: 39.501389 Lon: -80.248333), Type: Tower, Structure height: 30 m, Call Sign: KQC518,
    Assigned Frequencies: 31.7000 MHz, 31.9800 MHz, Grant Date: 07/24/2015, Expiration Date: 08/01/2025, Registrant: State Of Division Of Natural Resources West Virginia, 324 Fourth Avenue, South Charleston, WV 25303-1228, Phone: (304) 558-3315, Fax: (304) 558-1564, Email:

  • Lat: 39.518139 Lon: -80.251194, Call Sign: WRPZ596,
    Assigned Frequencies: 464.931 MHz, 469.931 MHz, Grant Date: 04/07/2022, Expiration Date: 04/07/2032, Certifier: Charlie Montelongo, Registrant: Master Meter Inc., 101 Regency Parkway, Mansfield, TX 76063-5093, Phone: (817) 842-8000, Fax: (817) 842-8030, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Farmington)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 414 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 7, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 198 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 414DC, N414DC, N-414DC, Serial Number: 414-0042, Year manufactured: 1970, Airworthiness Date: 04/17/1970, Certificate Issue Date: 01/22/2008
    Registrant (LLC): Daddys Three LLC, Po Box 29, Farmington, WV 26571

2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 17. The highest number of reported fires - 34 took place in 2017, and the least - 3 in 2005. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Farmington, WV When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (75.9%), and Outside Fires (13.5%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Farmington, WV
    • 20875.9%Structure Fires
    • 3713.5%Outside Fires
    • 248.8%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 51.8%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Farmington, WV
Most common first names in Farmington, WV among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John3074.7 years
Mary3079.6 years
Charles2377.4 years
William2274.0 years
James2170.9 years
Frank1572.2 years
George1474.0 years
Helen1382.0 years
Joseph1270.9 years
Robert1267.4 years
Most common last names in Farmington, WV among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Toothman1978.5 years
Jones1972.2 years
Martin1778.5 years
Parrish1477.9 years
Cunningham1076.4 years
King876.6 years
Haught871.8 years
Hamilton878.5 years
Pyles777.4 years
Morris773.6 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Farmington, WV
  • 82.9%Utility gas
  • 11.4%Electricity
  • 5.7%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Farmington, WV
  • 63.0%Utility gas
  • 37.0%Electricity


Farmington compared to West Virginia state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
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