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Fairmont, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Fillmore County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
584
Population
508/sq mi density
$67,404
Median Income
$34,958 per capita
$65,000
Home Value
$166,103 Zillow
$627
Median Rent
26.3% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
25
Violent Crime/100K
2,733 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$67,404 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,000 home value, $627/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
25 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Fairmont experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 24.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,640 ft (500 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 508/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6336°N, 97.5850°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Fillmore County County |
| Nearest Airport | Central Nebraska Regional (GRI) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 20.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in |
Fairmont has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 24°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.6").