At a Glance
Median Income
$87,273
$25,659 per capita
Violent Crime
324/100K
4,931/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
22.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.5%
21.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Fairbanks Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fairbanks's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fairbanks a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fairbanks residents earn a median household income of $87,273 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,659. The unemployment rate stands at 22.9% (536% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 372 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Fairbanks reports 324 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 15% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,931/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Fairbanks hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fairbanks has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population324
Median Age26.7 yrs
Density1,906/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$87,273
Per Capita$25,659
Unemployment22.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,163M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$199,959
Housing Units79
Rent Burden27.5%
Crime
F
Violent324/100K
Property4,931/100K
Health
Obesity43.5%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking21.7%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death9,727/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation537 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Broadband84.0%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Fairbanks was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Terre Haute Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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