At a Glance
Median Income
$36,586
$20,518 per capita
Home Value
$134,300
Zillow: $204,318
Median Rent
$631/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
71.0% high school+
Unemployment
11.8%
20.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
22.0% smoking rate
How Fairplains Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fairplains's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fairplains a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fairplains residents earn a median household income of $36,586 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,518. The unemployment rate stands at 11.8% (228% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,388 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fairplains is $134,300 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $204,318. Median rent is $631/month, with 27.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
12.8% of adults in Fairplains hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
71.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fairplains has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,876
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density446/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born8.8%
Veterans13.0%
Economy
D
Median Income$36,586
Per Capita$20,518
Unemployment11.8%
Poverty20.7%
County GDP$3,234M
Avg Weekly Wage$923
Housing
A+
Home Value$134,300
Rent$631
Ownership69.8%
Zillow$204,318
Housing Units834
Rent Burden27.8%
Health
Obesity42.9%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking22.0%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death12,047/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain51.7 in/yr
Elevation1,270 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+71.0%
Graduate+0.3%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 20%
Commute24 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed221 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Fairplains was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Statesville Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
29.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 221 Mbps.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.