Fairfield, AL

Living in Fairfield

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Bikeability 27
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Walkability 60
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Commute 65
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Public Transit 31
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Affordability 95
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Public Safety 27
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Airports 23
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Hospitals 28
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Colleges 17
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Schools 1
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Residents

11k Population -564 (2010–19)
37  y Median Age +6 (2010–19)
18% College-Educated -3% (2010–19)
57% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Black91%
Caucasian6%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate36%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household57%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$41k Median Household Income +$6.4k (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
80% Lived Here Last Year -4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K4%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector75%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office32%
Service18%

Commute

Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked6%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$99k Median Home Value -$300 (2010–19)
3% Built 2000 or Later
$561 Median Monthly Rent +$148 (2010–19)
44% Owner-Occupied -12% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier11%

Home Value

Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K41%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K2%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity40%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas59%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Fairfield

United States45
Alabama48
Birmingham Metro Area53
Jefferson County60

Property Crime in Fairfield

United States48
Alabama52
Birmingham Metro Area38
Jefferson County47

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (75%)(22%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton80%
Donald Trump17%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 43 5 0
Feb 47 5 0
Mar 54 5 0
Apr 62 4 0
May 70 5 0
Jun 77 5 0
Jul 80 5 0
Aug 80 4 0
Sep 74 4 0
Oct 63 4 0
Nov 54 5 0
Dec 45 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fairfield

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding63
Tornado29
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Fairfield, AL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Fairfield, AL

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Restoration Academy
1 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Fairfield, AL

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Miles College
1 miles, NE
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Samford University
7 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Fairfield, AL

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Airports

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