Fairfax, SD
Living in Fairfax
Bikeability
89
Walkability
92
Commute
97
Public Transit
55
Affordability
100
Public Safety
98
Airports
5
Hospitals
81
Colleges
28
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
56
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
135
Population
-16 (2010–19)
64 y
Median Age
+13 (2010–19)
13%
College-Educated
+4% (2010–19)
50%
Family Households
+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years10%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over27%
Diversity
Caucasian99%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate57%
Some College17%
Bachelor's degree13%
Households
Family household50%
Householder living alone46%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$31k
Median Household Income
+$276 (2010–19)
91%
Above Poverty
+1% (2010–19)
18 mi
Average Commute
99%
Lived Here Last Year
+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K46%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K8%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector48%
Self-employed26%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office36%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle7%
Car, truck, or van68%
Walked17%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$47k
Median Home Value
+$18k (2010–19)
4%
Built 2000 or Later
$413
Median Monthly Rent
+$194 (2010–19)
65%
Owner-Occupied
+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home20%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier50%
Home Value
Less than $50K54%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$250K to $299K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity41%
Fuel oil, kerosene17%
LP gas33%
Utility gas1%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Fairfax
United States45
South Dakota31
Gregory County4
Property Crime in Fairfax
United States48
South Dakota34
Gregory County1
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (30%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump76%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 1 | 5 |
| Feb | 26 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 35 | 2 | 7 |
| Apr | 48 | 3 | 4 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 35 | 1 | 5 |
| Dec | 23 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fairfax
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding33
Tornado25
Blizzard10
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fairfax, SD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fairfax, SD
St Joseph Elementary School
35 miles, S
St Marys Schools
41 miles, S
St Joseph Indian School
59 miles, N
St Ludger Elementary School
63 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Fairfax, SD
Dakota Wesleyan University
63 miles, NE
Mount Marty College
76 miles, E
University of South Dakota
101 miles, E
Wayne State College
110 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fairfax, SD
Community Memorial Hospital
23 miles, NW
Platte Health Center-Cah
25 miles, N
Niobrara Valley Hospital
25 miles, SE
Wagner Community Memorial Hospital-Cah
30 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Fairfax, SD
Joe Foss Field
115 miles, E
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
134 miles, E
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
145 miles, S
Kearney Regional Airport
159 miles, S