Fairfield, IL

Living in Fairfield

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Bikeability 26
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Walkability 36
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Commute 62
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Public Transit 32
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 79
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Airports 3
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Hospitals 58
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Colleges 34
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Schools 12
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Residents

5.1k Population -562 (2010–19)
43  y Median Age
17% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
52% Family Households -7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over12%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black4%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school14%
High school graduate33%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household52%
Householder living alone43%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$39k Median Household Income +$6.9k (2010–19)
79% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector75%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office20%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation2%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$75k Median Home Value +$17k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$378 Median Monthly Rent +$29 (2010–19)
52% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home15%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195921%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier20%

Home Value

Less than $50K25%
$50K to $99K44%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K<1%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K3%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity23%
LP gas2%
Utility gas73%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Fairfield

United States45
Illinois50
Wayne County13

Property Crime in Fairfield

United States48
Illinois43
Wayne County9

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (24%)(74%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton14%
Donald Trump83%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 31 3 3
Feb 35 3 4
Mar 45 4 1
Apr 55 4 0
May 65 6 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 77 4 0
Aug 76 3 0
Sep 69 3 0
Oct 57 4 0
Nov 46 4 0
Dec 34 4 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fairfield

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding42
Tornado20
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Fairfield, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Fairfield, IL

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St Joseph School
29 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Fairfield, IL

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Fairfield, IL

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Clay County Hospital
21 miles, N
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Airports

Airports near Fairfield, IL

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