Fairview, Jefferson County
Fairview, Pennsylvania — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Fairview, Jefferson County.
| City | Fairview |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Jefferson |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 40.941731 |
| Longitude | -78.950867 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Fairview is a locality in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, United States. Fairview is located at 40.9417°N, 78.9509°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 16050.0.
Fairview lies in a valley carved by the slow, deliberate work of water, where the land rises in gentle, forested slopes toward the north and west. It lies 41.3 miles north-west of Altoona, PA (from Altoona, PA: bearing 315°T), and is situated 1.1 miles east of Punxsutawney. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries a crisp, clean scent of damp earth and pine needles, a testament to the surrounding woodlands that press close to the edges of the settled areas. Fields, a patchwork of muted greens and browns, stretch out in the gentler terrain, their contours softened by the persistent, sometimes hazy, Pennsylvania light. The character of Fairview is one of quiet persistence, a place where the trees seem to hold a patient watch over the scattering of homes and businesses that comprise its heart. The history of Fairview is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of Jefferson County and the industry that once pulsed through its veins. Coal mining, though largely a memory now, left its mark on the land and the spirit of its people, a legacy that whispers in the older buildings and the weathered faces of its long-time residents. The economy, once buoyed by the extraction of subterranean riches, has found a steadier footing in small businesses and the continuing agricultural heritage, with dairy farms and timber still playing a role. The ebb and flow of life in Fairview is measured by the seasons and the quiet hum of local commerce, a deliberate pace that allows for contemplation and a deep connection to the enduring natural beauty of the region.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Fairview, Pennsylvania with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Fairview and Jefferson County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Fairview is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Fairview is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |