Fairview, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Brown County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
287 Population 844/sq mi density
$58,000 Median Income $39,149 per capita
$110,700 Home Value $209,335 Zillow
$756 Median Rent 23.3% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$58,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,700 home value, $756/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Fairview, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,000
23% below
$39,149 per capita
Home Value
$110,700
61% below
Zillow: $209,335
Median Rent
$756/mo
35% below
23.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.7%
80% below
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
20% above
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Fairview Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Fairview's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
77%
Home Value
39%
Rent
65%
Poverty
87%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fairview 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

Fairview residents earn a median household income of $58,000 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,149. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 339 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fairview is $110,700 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $209,335. Median rent is $756/month, with 23.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.

Education

6.7% of adults in Fairview hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fairview has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population287
Median Age62.3 yrs
Density844/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,000
Per Capita$39,149
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$702M
Avg Weekly Wage$972

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,700
Rent$756
Ownership84.1%
Zillow$209,335
Housing Units200
Rent Burden23.3%

Health

Obesity38.6%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death11,703/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain34.7 in/yr
Elevation1,220 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute18 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Fairview was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Philip Billard Municipal (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
35.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.