At a Glance
Violent Crime
353/100K
1,899/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
16.7%
51.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
21.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
299 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fairfield a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Fairfield reports 353 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 7% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,899/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Fairfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fairfield has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population270
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density273/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$23,137
Unemployment16.7%
Poverty51.6%
County GDP$11,893M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,140
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership31.9%
Zillow$281,660
Housing Units101
Rent Burden29.1%
Crime
F
Violent353/100K
Property1,899/100K
Health
Obesity42.0%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,307/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain54.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation810 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed189 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Fairfield was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Bowling Green-Warren County Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 189 Mbps.
There are 324 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
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