Fairfield, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Clay County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
339 Population 471/sq mi density
$59,500 Median Income $37,116 per capita
$122,500 Home Value $164,277 Zillow
$713 Median Rent 18.1% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$59,500 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,500 home value, $713/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Fairfield, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,500
21% below
$37,116 per capita
Home Value
$122,500
57% below
Zillow: $164,277
Median Rent
$713/mo
39% below
18.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
44% below
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
29% above
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

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
79%
Home Value
43%
Rent
61%
Poverty
52%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
56%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fairfield a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 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 $59,500 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,116. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 276 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fairfield is $122,500 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $164,277. Median rent is $713/month, with 18.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.

Education

19.0% of adults in Fairfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fairfield has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population339
Median Age47.9 yrs
Density471/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$59,500
Per Capita$37,116
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$469M
Avg Weekly Wage$996

Housing

A+
Home Value$122,500
Rent$713
Ownership75.0%
Zillow$164,277
Housing Units193
Rent Burden18.1%

Health

Obesity41.3%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death5,142/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain27.2 in/yr
Elevation1,778 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute24 min
Broadband84.6%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Fairfield was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Central Nebraska Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.