Fairfield, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Sumner County County

4.9 /5.0

A+ Excellent

270 Population 273/sq mi density

58°F Avg Temperature

A+

Overall

4.9 / 5.0

Strong

A+

Education

4.9 / 5.0

0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Fairfield, TN

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+

0.0%

100% below

96.6% high school+

Unemployment

23.0%

539% above

51.6% poverty rate

Obesity Rate

42.0%

31% above

21.5% smoking rate

Avg Temperature

58°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)

Poverty

416%

Bachelor's

Unemployment

639%

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fairfield a Good Place to Live?

A+

4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 58°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population270

Median Age43.4 yrs

Density273/mi²

Male / Female57% / 43%

Foreign Born0.0%

Veterans3.3%

Economy

Median Income

Per Capita$23,137

Unemployment23.0%

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%

Health

Obesity42.0%

Diabetes11.4%

Smoking21.5%

Heart Disease5.9%

Premature Death9,307/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F

Rain50.5 in/yr

AQI45 (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%

Broadband100.0%

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.

Average internet download speed is 189 Mbps.

There are 324 restaurants in the area.

The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.