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Fairfield, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Clay County County
Fairfield, NE
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 $59,500 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,116. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% 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 $145,200. 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.
Safety & Crime
Fairfield reports 291 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 23% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,797/100K.
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 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.