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Fairfax, SD
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Fairfax, SD
At a Glance
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)
Is Fairfax a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Fairfax residents earn a median household income of $66,875 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,972. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 377 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fairfax is $62,000 , 78% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $323,708. Median rent is $788/month, with 25.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Fairfax reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.
Education
14.3% of adults in Fairfax hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fairfax has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.