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Fairfield, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Adair County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
646 Population 132/sq mi density
$85,625 Median Income $31,171 per capita
$106,500 Home Value $153,474 Zillow
$443 Median Rent 30.7% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
298 Violent Crime/100K 4,018 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$85,625 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,500 home value, $443/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
298 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Fairfield, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$85,625
14% above
$31,171 per capita
Home Value
$106,500
62% below
Zillow: $153,474
Median Rent
$443/mo
62% below
30.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
298/100K
22% below
4,018/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.7%
77% below
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
24.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.1%
50% above
28.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
318 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
114%
Home Value
38%
Rent
38%
Poverty
198%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
119%
Crime
78%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fairfield a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fairfield residents earn a median household income of $85,625 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,171. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 355 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fairfield is $106,500 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $153,474. Median rent is $443/month, with 30.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.

Safety & Crime

Fairfield reports 298 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,018/100K.

Education

7.7% of adults in Fairfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fairfield has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population646
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density132/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$85,625
Per Capita$31,171
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty24.6%
County GDP$593M
Avg Weekly Wage$815

Housing

A+
Home Value$106,500
Rent$443
Ownership90.6%
Zillow$153,474
Housing Units182
Rent Burden30.7%

Crime

F
Violent298/100K
Property4,018/100K

Health

Obesity48.1%
Diabetes17.0%
Smoking28.5%
Heart Disease9.0%
Premature Death16,046/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,157 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.7%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score4.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute34 min
Broadband59.7%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Fairfield was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Northwest Arkansas Ntl (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.