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Fairmount, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Vermilion County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
610 Population 1,906/sq mi density
$63,393 Median Income $29,591 per capita
$95,900 Home Value $152,297 Zillow
$735 Median Rent 31.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$63,393 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,900 home value, $735/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Fairmount, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,393
16% below
$29,591 per capita
Home Value
$95,900
66% below
Zillow: $152,297
Median Rent
$735/mo
37% below
31.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.0%
67% below
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
25% above
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
84%
Home Value
34%
Rent
63%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
47%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fairmount a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 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 $63,393 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,591. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,313 business establishments, including 146 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fairmount is $95,900 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $152,297. Median rent is $735/month, with 31.0% 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 1958.

Safety & Crime

Fairmount reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

11.0% of adults in Fairmount hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fairmount has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population610
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density1,906/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,393
Per Capita$29,591
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$4,180M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,900
Rent$735
Ownership76.5%
Zillow$152,297
Housing Units244
Rent Burden31.0%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity40.0%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death12,430/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation673 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute25 min
Broadband84.2%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10

Did You Know?

Fairmount was founded in 1863.
The median home in Fairmount was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 146 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.