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Fairfax, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Osage County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,018 Population 1,322/sq mi density
$39,063 Median Income $25,092 per capita
$53,500 Home Value $72,210 Zillow
$570 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
394 Violent Crime/100K 1,893 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$39,063 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$53,500 home value, $570/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
394 violent crimes/100K (4% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Fairfax, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,063
48% below
$25,092 per capita
Home Value
$53,500
81% below
Zillow: $72,210
Median Rent
$570/mo
51% below
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
394/100K
4% above
1,893/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
64% below
83.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
114% above
18.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.5%
45% above
19.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
317 sunny days/yr

How Fairfax Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
52%
Home Value
19%
Rent
49%
Poverty
146%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
214%
Crime
104%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fairfax 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

Fairfax residents earn a median household income of $39,063 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,092. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 560 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fairfax is $53,500 , 81% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $72,210. Median rent is $570/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.

Safety & Crime

Fairfax reports 394 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 4% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,893/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

12.1% of adults in Fairfax hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 83.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fairfax has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population1,018
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density1,322/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

C
Median Income$39,063
Per Capita$25,092
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty18.1%
County GDP$1,343M
Avg Weekly Wage$978

Housing

A+
Home Value$53,500
Rent$570
Ownership86.1%
Zillow$72,210
Housing Units623
Rent Burden27.5%

Crime

F
Violent394/100K
Property1,893/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault394/100K
Burglary946/100K

Health

Obesity46.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death10,240/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days317/yr
Rain37.4 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation879 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+83.4%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute24 min
Broadband74.5%
Internet Speed32 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Fairfax was founded in 1903.
The median home in Fairfax was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Ponca City Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.