Fairmont, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
10,348 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
26.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,228 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$168,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$528 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$663 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Martin County
2
Fairmont Urban Area
2
Minnesota
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Martin County
4
Fairmont Urban Area
4
Minnesota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 14
Feb 1 5 19
Mar 2 7 31
Apr 2 2 46
May 4 0 58
Jun 5 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 2 0 61
Oct 2 0 48
Nov 2 5 33
Dec 1 10 19

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 67%
Hillary Clinton 26%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MN State Senate District 22, MN State House District 22A, MN
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Schools

Fairmont Elementary School
<1 miles, E • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Iowa Lakes Community College
25 miles, W • 1.9 star
Minnesota State University-Mankato
42 miles, NE • 2.8 star
South Central College
42 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Mayo Clinic Health System-Fairmont
<1 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Avera Holy Family Hospital
25 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Rochester International Airport
100 miles, E • 1 star
Joe Foss Field
114 miles, W • 1.4 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
128 miles, SE • 1 star
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