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Marion County, located in the state of West Virginia, is known for its picturesque landscape and rich cultural heritage. The county offers a blend of historic charm and natural beauty, making it a popular destination for visitors. Its notable attractions include the Prickett's Fort State Park, featuring a reconstructed 18th-century fort and grounds for outdoor activities. History enthusiasts can explore the Marion County Historical Society and the Fairmont State University campus, which houses the state's only fully operational observatory. The county is also renowned for its annual events, such as the West Virginia Three Rivers Festival. Marion County provides a delightful mix of recreational opportunities and historical significance.

Marion County (WV) Statistics

Number of cities/towns/villages3
Population56,609 people
Area312 sq mi
Density181 /sq mi
Altitude1,017 feet
GDP$2.4 billion
Median Household Income$48,315
Poverty rate18%
Unemployment rate6%
Educational Attainment (Bachelor's Degree or higher)18%
Crime rate31 per 1,000 residents

Environmental risk in Marion County, WV

Overall riskVery Low
Expected Annual LossVery Low
Social VulnerabilityRelatively Moderate
Community ResilienceRelatively High
Avalanche RiskNot Applicable
Coastal Flooding RiskNot Applicable
Cold Wave RiskRelatively Low
Drought RiskNo Rating
Earthquake RiskVery Low
Hail RiskRelatively Low
Heat Wave RiskRelatively Low
Hurricane RiskVery Low
Ice Storm RiskRelatively Moderate
Landslide RiskRelatively High
Lightning RiskRelatively Moderate
Riverine Flooding RiskRelatively Low
Strong Wind RiskRelatively Low
Tornado RiskRelatively Low
Tsunami RiskNot Applicable
Volcanic Activity RiskNot Applicable
Wildfire RiskVery Low
Winter Weather RiskVery Low

Data obtained from the FEMA National Risk Index.

Marion County administration contact details

Marion County administration contact details
Address200 Jackson Street, Fairmont, WV 26554
County seatFairmont
Phone number(304) 367-5400
Official websiteMarion County Website
County clerkJulie Kincaid
County commissionerLinda Longstreth

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Find below the complete list of cities and towns in Marion County:

  • FAIRMONT

    Fairmont is a City in Marion county with -20 000 inhabitants.

  • PLEASANT VALLEY

    Pleasant Valley is a City in Marion county with -4 000 inhabitants.

  • MANNINGTON

    Mannington is a City in Marion county with -2 500 inhabitants.

  • BARRACKVILLE

    Barrackville is a Town in Marion county with -1 500 inhabitants.

  • MONONGAH

    Monongah is a Town in Marion county with -1 000 inhabitants.

  • RIVESVILLE

    Rivesville is a Town in Marion county with -1 000 inhabitants.

  • GRANT TOWN

    Grant Town is a Town in Marion county with -1 000 inhabitants.

  • WHITE HALL

    White Hall is a Town in Marion county with -1 000 inhabitants.

  • FAIRVIEW

    Fairview is a Town in Marion county with -500 inhabitants.

  • FARMINGTON

    Farmington is a Town in Marion county with -500 inhabitants.

  • WORTHINGTON

    Worthington is a Town in Marion county with -500 inhabitants.

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