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Fairfield, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Nelson County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
187 Population 645/sq mi density
$88,073 Median Income $28,961 per capita
57°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$88,073 median income, 1.1% unemployment
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
6.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Fairfield, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$88,073
17% above
$28,961 per capita
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
672/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.9%
80% below
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
23.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
299 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
117%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
31%
Crime
0%
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 1.1% (69% 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.

Safety & Crime

Fairfield reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 672/100K.

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 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population187
Median Age59.8 yrs
Density645/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans21.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$88,073
Per Capita$28,961
Unemployment1.1%
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%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property672/100K

Health

Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death10,516/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain51.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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
Broadband96.8%
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.
25.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.