Oklahoma · Metropolitan Area
Fairfax is a small town in Oklahoma with a population of 1,018. Residents earn $39,063 per year, which is 48% below the national average.
Based on current data, Fairfax receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Fairfax has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Fairfax is $39,063, 48% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 18.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Fairfax is $53,500, 81% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $570 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Fairfax is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 658 per 100,000, 66% below the national average.
12.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Fairfax enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches, including 7.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
| English Only | 96.9% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.1% |
| 77% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $39,063 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,092 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $978 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,022 |
| Unemployment | 7.7% |
| 114% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.1% |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 560 |
| County GDP | $1,343M |
| Restaurants | 46 |
| Healthcare | 51 |
| Retail | 105 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,395 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.35% |
| Commute Time | 24.4 min |
| Work from Home | 1.6% |
| Census Median | $53,500 |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $72,210 |
| Census Median Rent | $570 |
| 51% below US avg |
| Studio | $744 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $995 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,297 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,501 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,395 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.35% |
| Obesity | 46.5% |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.6% |
| Asthma | 13.2% |
| COPD | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.2% |
| Depression | 26.9% |
| Mental Distress | 20.4% |
| Physical Distress | 14.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 83.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.2% |
| Premature Death | 10,240/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 40.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 51 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 658.4/100K |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 219.5/100K |
| Theft | 438.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 60.1°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.4 inches |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 7.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,322/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.5701°N, 96.7079°W |
| County FIPS | 40113 |
Winner: Republican by 41.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.1% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 83.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,322/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 51 |
| Restaurants | 46 |
| Retail Stores | 105 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 24.4 min |
| Work from Home | 1.6% |