Fairfax, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
143 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
43.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$66,875 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
38 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$62,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$320 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$413 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Gregory County
1
South Dakota
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Gregory County
1
South Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 21
Feb 1 6 26
Mar 2 7 35
Apr 3 4 48
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 3 0 75
Aug 3 0 73
Sep 3 0 63
Oct 2 1 50
Nov 1 6 35
Dec 1 7 23

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 30% of residents leaning left and 66% leaning right.

Liberal (30%) (66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 76%
Hillary Clinton 20%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, SD State Senate District 21, SD State House District 21, SD
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Schools

South Central High School - 01
5 miles, N • 3.2 star
South Central Middle School - 02
5 miles, N • 3.2 star
South Central Elementary - 03
5 miles, N • 3.2 star
Boyd County Elementary (Butte)
8 miles, S • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Dakota Wesleyan University
63 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Mitchell Technical Institute
64 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Mount Marty College
76 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

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Airports

Joe Foss Field
114 miles, E • 1.4 star
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
145 miles, S • 1 star
Kearney Regional Airport
159 miles, SW • 1 star
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