At a Glance
Median Income
$71,250
$29,835 per capita
Home Value
$116,700
Zillow: $101,116
Bachelor's Degree+
5.1%
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
15.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.0%
22.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fairmont a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fairmont residents earn a median household income of $71,250 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,835. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,757 business establishments, including 135 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fairmont is $116,700 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $101,116. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
5.1% of adults in Fairmont hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% below the national average).
89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fairmont has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population141
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density588/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$71,250
Per Capita$29,835
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty15.0%
County GDP$3,896M
Avg Weekly Wage$968
Housing
A+
Home Value$116,700
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$101,116
Housing Units49
Rent Burden25.1%
Health
Obesity44.0%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking22.9%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death11,681/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain33.3 in/yr
Elevation1,204 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.1%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute19 min
Broadband75.9%
Internet Speed40 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Fairmont was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Enid Woodring Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 135 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.