At a Glance
Median Income
$28,125
$35,243 per capita
Home Value
$18,800
Zillow: $171,208
Bachelor's Degree+
8.7%
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
28.6%
40.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
15.3% smoking rate
How Fairdale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fairdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fairdale a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fairdale residents earn a median household income of $28,125 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,243. The unemployment rate stands at 28.6% (694% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 40.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 173 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fairdale is $18,800 , 93% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $171,208. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
8.7% of adults in Fairdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fairdale has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C).
Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population23
Median Age64.5 yrs
Density72/mi²
Male / Female57% / 44%
Foreign Born8.7%
Veterans17.4%
Economy
F
Median Income$28,125
Per Capita$35,243
Unemployment28.6%
Poverty40.0%
County GDP$589M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,095
Housing
A+
Home Value$18,800
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$171,208
Housing Units21
Rent Burden35.0%
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death5,632/100K
Climate
Avg Temp37°F
Rain20.6 in/yr
Elevation1,619 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed217 Mbps
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Fairdale was founded in 1905.
The median home in Fairdale was built in 1938.
40.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Devils Lake Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.500 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
39.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 217 Mbps.