At a Glance
Median Income
$21,875
$22,451 per capita
Home Value
$80,800
Zillow: $518,744
Bachelor's Degree+
2.3%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
20.0%
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
15.0% smoking rate
How Fairburn Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fairburn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fairburn a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fairburn residents earn a median household income of $21,875 , which is 71% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,451. The unemployment rate stands at 20.0% (456% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 421 business establishments, including 67 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fairburn is $80,800 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $518,744. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
2.3% of adults in Fairburn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(93% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fairburn has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population57
Median Age55.5 yrs
Density173/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans25.0%
Economy
D
Median Income$21,875
Per Capita$22,451
Unemployment20.0%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$398M
Avg Weekly Wage$913
Housing
A+
Home Value$80,800
Rent
Ownership93.1%
Zillow$518,744
Housing Units27
Rent Burden22.4%
Health
Obesity34.0%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death5,543/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain18.0 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation3,297 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute36 min
Broadband65.5%
Internet Speed36 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Fairburn was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Rapid City Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.