Fairfield, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
4,658 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$41,026 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
21.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$91,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$526 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$443 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Wayne County
1
Illinois
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

Wayne County
1
Illinois
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 3 30
Feb 3 4 34
Mar 4 1 44
Apr 4 0 55
May 5 0 65
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 3 0 76
Sep 3 0 68
Oct 4 0 57
Nov 4 0 45
Dec 3 3 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 23% of residents leaning left and 73% leaning right.

Liberal (23%) (74%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 85%
Hillary Clinton 13%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 12, IL State Senate District 58, IL State House District 116, IL
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Schools

Fairfield Comm High School
<1 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Center Street Elem School
<1 miles, SE • 1.9 star
North Side Elem School
<1 miles, E • 1.9 star
Jasper Elem School
3 miles, E • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Frontier Community College
1 miles, W • 1.4 star
Olney Central College
29 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Wabash Valley College
32 miles, E • 1.4 star
Rend Lake College
34 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Fairfield Memorial Hospital 1
<1 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Clay County Hospital
21 miles, N • 2.3 star
Hamilton Memorial Hospital
22 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Richland Memorial Hospital
29 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Evansville Regional Airport
52 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Barkley Regional Airport
94 miles, SW • 1 star
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