Kansas
Fairview is a small town in Kansas with a population of 287. Residents earn $58,000 per year, which is 23% below the national average.
Based on current data, Fairview receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Fairview offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Fairview is $58,000, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 10.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Fairview is $110,700, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $756 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
6.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Fairview experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches, including 16.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 90.3% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.7% |
| 28% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,000 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,149 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $972 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $82,735 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.8% |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 339 |
| County GDP | $702M |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Healthcare | 35 |
| Retail | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,643 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.29% |
| Commute Time | 17.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 91.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $110,700 |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $191,330 |
| Census Median Rent | $756 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 23.3% |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,643 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.29% |
| Obesity | 38.6% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.4% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.6% |
| Depression | 22.6% |
| Mental Distress | 18.6% |
| Physical Distress | 12.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.4% |
| Premature Death | 11,703/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 60.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 35 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.7 inches |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 16.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,220 ft (372 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 844/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8396°N, 95.7281°W |
| County FIPS | 20013 |
Winner: Republican by 47.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 6.7% |
| 80% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 844/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 89.2% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 35 |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Retail Stores | 35 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 17.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 91.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |