South Dakota · Metropolitan Area
Fairview is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 95. Residents earn $69,464 per year, which is 8% below the national average.
Based on current data, Fairview receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Fairview offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Fairview is $69,464, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Fairview is $129,200, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
4.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 76.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Fairview experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches, including 30.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $69,464 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,552 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,252 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $124,882 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.5% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,515 |
| County GDP | $8,823M |
| Restaurants | 100 |
| Healthcare | 230 |
| Retail | 180 |
| Manufacturing | 61 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,467 |
| 142% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.55% |
| Commute Time | 22.1 min |
| Work from Home | 3.4% |
| Census Median | $129,200 |
| 54% below US avg |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| Owner-Occupied | 94.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,467 |
| 142% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.55% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Premature Death | 4,503/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 230 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 29.9 inches |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 30.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,233 ft (376 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,056/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2220°N, 96.4874°W |
| County FIPS | 46083 |
Winner: Republican by 26.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 4.5% |
| 87% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 76.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,056/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 33.0% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 230 |
| Restaurants | 100 |
| Retail Stores | 180 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 22.1 min |
| Work from Home | 3.4% |