At a Glance
Median Income
$88,073
$28,961 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
6.9%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
23.3% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fairfield a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fairfield residents earn a median household income of $88,073 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,961. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,530 business establishments, including 75 restaurants.
Education
6.9% of adults in Fairfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fairfield has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population187
Median Age59.8 yrs
Density645/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans21.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$88,073
Per Capita$28,961
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,394M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership89.4%
Zillow$255,740
Housing Units121
Rent Burden21.4%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death10,516/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain52.5 in/yr
Elevation710 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.9%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute37 min
Broadband96.7%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Fairfield was founded in 1818.
The median home in Fairfield was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.