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Fairfield, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Cascade County County
Fairfield, MT
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 $66,544 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,354. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,200 business establishments, including 251 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fairfield is $203,000 , 28% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $366,995. Median rent is $683/month, with 17.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Fairfield reports 192 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,340/100K.
Education
25.2% of adults in Fairfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below the national average). 93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fairfield has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.