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Fairfield, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Jefferson County County
Fairfield, IA
At a Glance
How Fairfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fairfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Fairfield a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Fairfield residents earn a median household income of $48,302 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,227. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 795 business establishments, including 45 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fairfield is $152,900 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $157,132. Median rent is $864/month, with 36.3% 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 1965.
Safety & Crime
Fairfield reports 95 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,016/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
51.2% of adults in Fairfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% above the national average). 97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fairfield has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.