At a Glance
Median Income
$62,222
$26,221 per capita
Home Value
$113,300
Zillow: $314,776
Median Rent
$1,087/mo
18.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.1%
81.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
15.7% smoking rate
How Fairmount Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fairmount's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fairmount a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fairmount residents earn a median household income of $62,222 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,221. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,241 business establishments, including 99 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fairmount is $113,300 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $314,776. Median rent is $1,087/month, with 18.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
11.1% of adults in Fairmount hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
81.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fairmount has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,218
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density666/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$62,222
Per Capita$26,221
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$3,382M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,100
Housing
A+
Home Value$113,300
Rent$1,087
Ownership63.0%
Zillow$314,776
Housing Units517
Rent Burden18.7%
Health
Obesity32.3%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death11,132/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain52.2 in/yr
Elevation758 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.1%
High School+81.9%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute30 min
Broadband67.9%
Internet Speed45 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Fairmount was founded in 1897.
The median home in Fairmount was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.