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Fairport, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Rock Island County County

1.2 /5.0
F Poor
200 Population 108/sq mi density
$219,700 Home Value $179,758 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
607 Violent Crime/100K 2,004 property/100K
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Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
607 violent crimes/100K (60% above avg)
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Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Fairport experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. The area receives 21.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.0°F
7% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation732 ft (223 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density108/sq mi
Coordinates41.4397°N, 90.9241°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRock Island County County
Nearest AirportQuad Cities International (MLI)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.1"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 21.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.29"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.10"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0483 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score84.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability60.2 / 100
Community Resilience87.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M3.5 on Sep 2, 1999.

Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

657 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 273 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 31, 2023 EF4 93 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF4 97 km 0
Mar 29, 1981 EF4 85 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 46 km 1
Jun 1, 2007 EF3 29 km 0
May 15, 1998 EF3 70 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 16 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 95 km 0
Jun 19, 1993 EF3 99 km 0
Jul 13, 1992 EF3 84 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 57 km 0
May 8, 1988 EF3 37 km 0
Aug 15, 1978 EF3 22 km 0
Jun 20, 1974 EF3 81 km 1
Jun 14, 1974 EF3 22 km 0
May 13, 1974 EF3 34 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 97 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 92 km 1
Apr 19, 1966 EF3 36 km 0
Aug 25, 1965 EF3 71 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNIT 3 (1,206 ac, 1999).

Year Name Acres Distance
1999 UNIT 3 1,206 39 km
2002 HSB 03 2 1,130 39 km
2000 DESTRUST A 756 38 km
2006 HSB 003 674 40 km
2004 HSB 009 608 38 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-5°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 2.6 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
June 71°F (21°C) 4.2 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.8 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.3 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 1.9 in

Fairport has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 22°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.1").

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