Illinois
Fairview is a small town in Illinois with a population of 357. Residents earn $65,250 per year, which is 13% below the national average.
Based on current data, Fairview receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Fairview stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Fairview is $65,250, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Fairview is $79,800, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $442 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
19.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Fairview experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches, including 24.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.7% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.3% |
| 98% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $65,250 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,153 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $863 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,338 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.3% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 655 |
| County GDP | $1,138M |
| Restaurants | 72 |
| Healthcare | 69 |
| Retail | 96 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,667 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.85% |
| Commute Time | 23.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.0% |
| Census Median | $79,800 |
| 72% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $442 |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 14.2% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 90.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,667 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.85% |
| Obesity | 37.2% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.8% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.8% |
| Depression | 24.5% |
| Mental Distress | 18.5% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.3% |
| Premature Death | 8,637/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 60.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 69 |
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.6 inches |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 24.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 713 ft (217 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 85/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6547°N, 90.1832°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 17057 |
Winner: Republican by 23.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.6% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 85/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 91.3% |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 69 |
| Restaurants | 72 |
| Retail Stores | 96 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 23.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.0% |