Fairmont City, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · St. Louis city County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,354 Population 379/sq mi density
$43,333 Median Income $22,027 per capita
$65,500 Home Value $66,464 Zillow
$1,012 Median Rent 23.5% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$43,333 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,500 home value, $1,012/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Fairmont City, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,333
42% below
$22,027 per capita
Home Value
$65,500
77% below
Zillow: $66,464
Median Rent
$1,012/mo
13% below
23.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
63% below
63.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
83% below
20.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.0%
37% above
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Fairmont City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Fairmont City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
58%
Home Value
23%
Rent
87%
Poverty
165%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
17%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fairmont City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fairmont City residents earn a median household income of $43,333 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,027. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,318 business establishments, including 1,029 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fairmont City is $65,500 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $66,464. Median rent is $1,012/month, with 23.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.

Education

12.5% of adults in Fairmont City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 63.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fairmont City has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,354
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density379/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born18.4%
Veterans8.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$43,333
Per Capita$22,027
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty20.5%
County GDP$40,403M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,519

Housing

A+
Home Value$65,500
Rent$1,012
Ownership76.1%
Zillow$66,464
Housing Units931
Rent Burden23.5%

Health

Obesity44.0%
Diabetes17.1%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death15,768/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain40.8 in/yr
Elevation421 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+63.5%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 17% / D 81%
Commute18 min
Broadband74.8%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16

Did You Know?

The median home in Fairmont City was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is St Louis Lambert International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
18.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 1,029 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 71 fatal vehicle crashes.