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Fairchild, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Clark County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
418 Population 286/sq mi density
$47,083 Median Income $27,784 per capita
$102,000 Home Value $202,302 Zillow
$717 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
174 Violent Crime/100K 2,033 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$47,083 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,000 home value, $717/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
174 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Fairchild, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,083
37% below
$27,784 per capita
Home Value
$102,000
64% below
Zillow: $202,302
Median Rent
$717/mo
38% below
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
174/100K
54% below
2,033/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.1%
85% below
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
13.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
7% above
19.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
270 sunny days/yr

How Fairchild Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Fairchild's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
63%
Home Value
36%
Rent
62%
Poverty
112%
Bachelor's
15%
Unemployment
108%
Crime
46%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fairchild a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fairchild residents earn a median household income of $47,083 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,784. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 956 business establishments, including 78 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fairchild is $102,000 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $202,302. Median rent is $717/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.

Safety & Crime

Fairchild reports 174 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,033/100K.

Education

5.1% of adults in Fairchild hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fairchild has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population418
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density286/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,083
Per Capita$27,784
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty13.9%
County GDP$1,919M
Avg Weekly Wage$964

Housing

A+
Home Value$102,000
Rent$717
Ownership69.1%
Zillow$202,302
Housing Units264
Rent Burden27.5%

Crime

F
Violent174/100K
Property2,033/100K

Health

Obesity34.3%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death7,843/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain35.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,040 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.1%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 29%
Commute30 min
Broadband84.0%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Fairchild was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Chippewa Valley Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.