At a Glance
Median Income
$69,825
$26,562 per capita
Median Rent
$1,681/mo
29.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
92/100K
5,014/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.2%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
10.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
273 sunny days/yr
How Fairchild AFB Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fairchild AFB's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fairchild AFB a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fairchild AFB residents earn a median household income of $69,825 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,562. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,669 business establishments, including 1,237 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Fairchild AFB reports 92 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,014/100K.
Education
40.2% of adults in Fairchild AFB hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fairchild AFB has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population3,016
Median Age23.0 yrs
Density456/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,825
Per Capita$26,562
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$40,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,259
Housing
B+
Home Value
Rent$1,681
Ownership0.7%
Zillow$422,409
Housing Units831
Rent Burden29.4%
Crime
F
Violent92/100K
Property5,014/100K
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,070/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain17.4 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation2,434 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 46%
Commute10 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Fairchild AFB was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Spokane International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 1,237 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 40 fatal vehicle crashes.
819 declared natural disasters on record.
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