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Fairview, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Lincoln County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
95 Population 1,056/sq mi density
$69,464 Median Income $31,552 per capita
$129,200 Home Value $296,670 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
151 Violent Crime/100K 693 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$69,464 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$129,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
151 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Fairview, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,464
8% below
$31,552 per capita
Home Value
$129,200
54% below
Zillow: $296,670
Violent Crime
151/100K
60% below
693/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.5%
87% below
76.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
291 sunny days/yr

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
92%
Home Value
46%
Poverty
36%
Bachelor's
13%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
40%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fairview a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fairview residents earn a median household income of $69,464 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,552. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,515 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fairview is $129,200 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $296,670. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Fairview reports 151 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 693/100K.

Education

4.5% of adults in Fairview hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below the national average). 76.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fairview has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population95
Median Age31.1 yrs
Density1,056/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans70.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$69,464
Per Capita$31,552
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$8,823M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,252

Housing

A+
Home Value$129,200
Rent
Ownership94.3%
Zillow$296,670
Housing Units33
Rent Burden26.5%

Crime

F
Violent151/100K
Property693/100K

Health

Obesity36.7%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death4,503/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain29.9 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,233 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.5%
High School+76.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute22 min
Broadband35.0%
Internet Speed133 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Fairview was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 133 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.