Illinois
Fairfield is a small town in Illinois with a population of 4,658. Residents earn $41,026 per year, which is 45% below the national average.
Based on current data, Fairfield receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Fairfield has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Fairfield is $41,026, 45% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. 14.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Fairfield is $91,800, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $558 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
The violent crime rate of 431 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,311 per 100,000, near the national average.
14.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Fairfield enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.8% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $41,026 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,524 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $825 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,895 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.7% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 379 |
| County GDP | $679M |
| Restaurants | 36 |
| Healthcare | 36 |
| Retail | 61 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,588 |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.00% |
| Commute Time | 18.5 min |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |
| Census Median | $91,800 |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $120,091 |
| Census Median Rent | $558 |
| 52% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,588 |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.00% |
| Obesity | 41.3% |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.1% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.7% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 8.7% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.6% |
| Depression | 26.1% |
| Mental Distress | 20.8% |
| Physical Distress | 15.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.4% |
| Premature Death | 9,935/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 33.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 36 |
| Total Violent | 431.0/100K |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 19.6/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 411.4/100K |
| Total Property | 2,311.5/100K |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 568.1/100K |
| Theft | 1,743.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 39.2/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 57.1°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.0 inches |
| 21% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 460 ft (140 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,136/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3806°N, 88.3725°W |
| County FIPS | 17191 |
Winner: Republican by 70.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.6% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,136/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.1 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 36 |
| Restaurants | 36 |
| Retail Stores | 61 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 18.5 min |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |