Nebraska
Fairfield is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 339. Residents earn $59,500 per year, which is 21% below the national average.
Based on current data, Fairfield receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Fairfield offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Fairfield is $59,500, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Fairfield is $122,500, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $713 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
19.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Fairfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches, including 21.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 99.1% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $59,500 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,116 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $996 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $80,128 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.4% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 276 |
| County GDP | $469M |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Healthcare | 13 |
| Retail | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,829 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.13% |
| Commute Time | 23.7 min |
| Work from Home | 9.8% |
| Census Median | $122,500 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $145,200 |
| Census Median Rent | $713 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 18.1% |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,829 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.13% |
| Obesity | 41.3% |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.4% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.4% |
| Depression | 20.1% |
| Mental Distress | 16.8% |
| Physical Distress | 12.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.7% |
| Premature Death | 5,142/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 39.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 27.9 inches |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 21.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,778 ft (542 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 471/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4323°N, 98.1032°W |
| County FIPS | 31035 |
Winner: Republican by 63.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 471/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13 |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Retail Stores | 19 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 23.7 min |
| Work from Home | 9.8% |