Fairfax, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Renville County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,134
Population
866/sq mi density
$53,750
Median Income
$26,696 per capita
$99,800
Home Value
$183,471 Zillow
$410
Median Rent
38.6% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,800 home value, $410/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Fairfax has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches. The area receives 43.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 45.4°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,032 ft (315 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 866/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5283°N, 94.7230°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Renville County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mankato Regional (MKT) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 38.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 42.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 88.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.0 in |
Fairfax has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 15°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (0.8").