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Fairmont City, IL
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Fairmont City, IL
At a Glance
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)
Is Fairmont City a Good Place to Live?
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 0.3% (92% 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 $67,704. 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.
Safety & Crime
Fairmont City reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,020/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.