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Fairbury, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Jefferson County County
Fairbury, NE
At a Glance
How Fairbury Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fairbury's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Fairbury a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Fairbury residents earn a median household income of $51,782 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,702. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 276 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fairbury is $90,800 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $116,285. Median rent is $666/month, with 30.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.
Safety & Crime
Fairbury reports 53 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 693/100K.
Education
17.1% of adults in Fairbury hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fairbury has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.