Fairmont, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
2,326 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$36,493 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
70.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$88,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$444 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$396 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
37.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Robeson County
4
Lumberton Urban Area
4
North Carolina
1

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Robeson County
5
Lumberton Urban Area
5
North Carolina
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 43
Feb 2 0 46
Mar 4 0 53
Apr 2 0 61
May 4 0 69
Jun 4 0 77
Jul 5 0 80
Aug 5 0 78
Sep 5 0 73
Oct 2 0 62
Nov 2 0 54
Dec 2 0 45

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 69% of residents leaning left and 28% leaning right.

Liberal (70%) (29%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 38%
Hillary Clinton 61%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, NC State Senate District 24, NC State House District 47, NC
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Schools

Fairmont Middle
<1 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Rosenwald Elementary
<1 miles, N • 1.4 star
Fairmont High
2 miles, S • 1.9 star
Fairgrove Middle
3 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Robeson Community College
14 miles, NE • 1 star
Southeastern Community College
22 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Bladen Community College
24 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Southeastern Regional Medical Center
11 miles, NE • 3.2 star
McLeod Medical Center-Dillon
15 miles, W • 4.1 star
Musc Health Marion Medical Center
24 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Columbus Regional Healthcare System
26 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Florence Regional Airport
41 miles, W • 1 star
Myrtle Beach International Airport
57 miles, S • 2.3 star
Wilmington International Airport
71 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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