South Dakota · Metropolitan Area
Fairburn is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 57. Residents earn $21,875 per year, which is 71% below the national average.
Based on current data, Fairburn receives an overall livability score of 2.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Fairburn has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Fairburn is $21,875, 71% below the national average of $75,149. At 12.0%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 20.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Fairburn is $80,800, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
2.3% 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 5.4/10.
Fairburn experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.2 inches, including 45.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $21,875 |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,451 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $913 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $84,580 |
| Unemployment | 12.0% |
| 233% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.0% |
| 61% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 421 |
| County GDP | $398M |
| Restaurants | 67 |
| Healthcare | 18 |
| Retail | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,846 |
| 96% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 8.47% |
| Commute Time | 36.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $80,800 |
| 71% below US avg |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| Owner-Occupied | 93.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,846 |
| 96% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 8.47% |
| Insurance Rate | 86.5% |
| Premature Death | 5,543/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 77.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 47.2°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 21.2 inches |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 45.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 3,297 ft (1,005 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 173/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6869°N, 103.2087°W |
| County FIPS | 46033 |
Winner: Republican by 45.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 2.3% |
| 93% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 173/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 29.0% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Restaurants | 67 |
| Retail Stores | 31 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 36.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |