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Fairmont, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Fillmore County County
Fairmont, NE
At a Glance
How Fairmont Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fairmont's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Fairmont a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Fairmont residents earn a median household income of $67,404 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,958. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 280 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fairmont is $65,000 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,103. Median rent is $627/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Safety & Crime
Fairmont reports 25 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,733/100K.
Education
9.2% of adults in Fairmont hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fairmont has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.