Fair Oaks, IN

Indiana · Metropolitan Area

Fair Oaks is a small town in Indiana with a population of 268. Residents earn $61,910 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
268 Population 1,031/sq mi density
$61,910 Median Income $15,829 per capita
N/A Home Value $328,756 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,910 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,910
18% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Fair Oaks Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population268
Median Age23.5 yrs
Density1,031/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,910
Per Capita$15,829
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,968M
Commute12 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$328,756

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation691 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+44.1%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute12 min
Broadband55.0%
EV Stations4
Libraries4

Is Fair Oaks a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Fair Oaks receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Fair Oaks offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Fair Oaks is $61,910, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 44.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Fair Oaks experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Fair Oaks has a population of 268 with a density of 1,031 people per square mile. The median age is 23.5 years, 40% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (0%).

Population

268
Total Population
1,031
People / sq mi
23.5yrs
Median Age
40% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.4%
Female 52.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Fair Oaks vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.0%
100% below US avg
Spanish100.0%
646% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Fair Oaks vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Fair Oaks is $61,910, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes.

Income: Fair Oaks vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,910
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$15,829
Avg Weekly Wage$948
IRS Avg AGI$70,170

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)875
County GDP$1,968M

Business (County)

Restaurants64
Healthcare52
Retail125
Manufacturing35

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,315
34% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time12.1 min
Drive Alone66.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Zillow estimates the typical home value at $328,756.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Zillow ZHVI$328,756

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied20.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,315
34% below US avg

Health Metrics: Fair Oaks vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate65.6%
Premature Death9,161/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access59.4%
Healthcare Facilities52

Crime Rates: Fair Oaks vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Safety Score

Fair Oaks has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.2°F
7% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation691 ft (211 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density1,031/sq mi
Coordinates41.0746°N, 87.2573°W
County FIPS18073
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.3-point margin. 55.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.4%
D 22.1%

Winner: Republican by 54.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+44.1%
School Test Score6.01
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,031/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access55.0%
EV Charging Stations4
Alt Fuel Stations6
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities52
Restaurants64
Retail Stores125

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute12.1 min
Drive Alone66.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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