At a Glance
Median Income
$55,313
$35,974 per capita
Home Value
$79,300
Zillow: $147,593
Median Rent
$567/mo
16.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.4%
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
13.0% 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 $55,313 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,974. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 704 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fairmount is $79,300 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,593. Median rent is $567/month, with 16.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Education
13.4% of adults in Fairmount hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fairmount has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population316
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density958/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,313
Per Capita$35,974
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty14.8%
County GDP$1,478M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,042
Housing
A+
Home Value$79,300
Rent$567
Ownership89.4%
Zillow$147,593
Housing Units199
Rent Burden16.7%
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,004/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain24.5 in/yr
Elevation984 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.4%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute15 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed184 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Fairmount was founded in 1884.
The median home in Fairmount was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Hector International (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 184 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.