At a Glance
Median Income
$69,464
$31,552 per capita
Home Value
$129,200
Zillow: $296,670
Bachelor's Degree+
4.5%
76.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
15.8% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fairview a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 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 $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.
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 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population95
Median Age31.1 yrs
Density1,056/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.7%
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%
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death4,503/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain27.8 in/yr
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
Broadband100.0%
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.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 133 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.