FairmountPA
A town of 1,119. Nearly 34.2% of it is conserved land.
What makes Fairmount stand out
The thing Fairmount does most differently from other towns.
1,119 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Fairmount’s report card
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Nearly a third of Fairmount is conserved land
41 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Ricketts Glen State Park | 26.2 mi | 9,759 |
| 2. The Glens Natural Area | 10.1 mi | 1,476 |
| 3. State Game Lands Number 57 | 0.1 mi | 28 |
Most working residents commute out of Fairmount
Most working residents leave Fairmount for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Wilkes-Barre (9%), Huntington (5%) and Berwick (5%). Half commute less than 21 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Fairmount has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 76°, a January night drops to 15°, and about 36 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Fairmount is
Fairmount tracks Pennsylvania closely on all 5 CDC measures.
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 50% of U.S. communities.
98% of working residents leave Fairmount for work
Where Fairmount’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Fairmount
Township in Pennsylvania, US
Fairmount Township is a township in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,207 at the 2020 census. Fairmount Township is home to Ricketts Glen State Park. The park receives tens of thousands of visitors each year.
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- Population
- 1,210
- Area
- 46 sq mi