Fairfield, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Adair County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
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
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$85,625 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,500 home value, $443/mo rent
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
Bachelor's Degree+
7.7%
77% below
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
97% above
24.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.1%
50% above
28.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°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
114%
Home Value
38%
Rent
38%
Poverty
198%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
197%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fairfield a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 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 $85,625 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,171. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.

Data Overview

People

Population646
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density132/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$85,625
Per Capita$31,171
Unemployment7.1%
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%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain49.8 in/yr
AQI47 (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.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.