East Fairview, ND

North Dakota

East Fairview is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 134. Residents earn $31,250 per year, which is 58% below the national average.

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
134 Population 353/sq mi density
$31,250 Median Income $23,654 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
45°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$31,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $31,250
58% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.5%
84% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.3%
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 34.3%
177% higher than US avg

How East Fairview Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population134
Median Age74.0 yrs
Density353/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$31,250
Per Capita$23,654
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty34.3%
County GDP$1,188M
Commute24 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression16.3%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain15.5 in/yr
Elevation1,899 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.5%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.74

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 15%
Commute24 min
Broadband8.9%
Libraries1

Is East Fairview a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, East Fairview receives an overall livability score of 1.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of D. Key strengths include low unemployment, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. East Fairview faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in East Fairview is $31,250, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 34.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Education

5.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

East Fairview has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.5 inches, including 30.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

East Fairview has a population of 134 with a density of 353 people per square mile. The median age is 74.0 years, 90% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

134
Total Population
353
People / sq mi
74.0yrs
Median Age
90% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.2%
Female 44.8%

Race & Ethnicity

East Fairview vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

East Fairview vs U.S. Average

The median household income in East Fairview is $31,250, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 34.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: East Fairview vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$31,250
58% below US avg
Per Capita Income$23,654
Avg Weekly Wage$1,214
IRS Avg AGI$79,990

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate34.3%
177% above US avg
Establishments (County)648
County GDP$1,188M

Business (County)

Restaurants43
Healthcare40
Retail52
Manufacturing13

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,013
14% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.3 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$769
1 Bedroom$795
2 Bedrooms$965
3 Bedrooms$1,297
4 Bedrooms$1,588

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,013
14% below US avg
In East Fairview, 35.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 16.3% report depression. 20.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: East Fairview vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.3%
10% above US avg
Diabetes8.3%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure29.1%
Asthma8.2%
COPD5.1%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.6%
Physical Inactivity20.1%
Depression16.3%
Mental Distress12.1%
Physical Distress10.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate64.6%
Premature Death8,321/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access54.9%
Healthcare Facilities40

Crime Rates: East Fairview vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Safety Score

East Fairview has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 15.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall15.5 inches
59% below US avg
Snowfall30.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,899 ft (579 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density353/sq mi
Coordinates47.8534°N, 104.0359°W
County FIPS30083
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 5.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 68-point margin. 8.9% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 82.6%
D 14.7%

Winner: Republican by 68 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.5%
84% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.74
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density353/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access8.9%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities40
Restaurants43
Retail Stores52

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.3 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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