Fairmont, NE

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 10/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
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
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
584 332.4M (US)
Median Age
61.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
9.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$67,404 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$65,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$409 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$442 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
74.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Fillmore County
1
Nebraska
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Fillmore County
1
Nebraska
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 25
Feb 1 5 29
Mar 2 4 40
Apr 3 1 51
May 5 0 62
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 3 0 74
Sep 3 0 66
Oct 2 1 53
Nov 1 2 39
Dec 1 5 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 25% of residents leaning left and 70% leaning right.

Liberal (25%) (71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 76%
Hillary Clinton 18%
Other 6%

Schools

Fillmore Central Middle School
<1 miles, E 3.7 star
Geneva North High School
7 miles, SW 3.2 star
Fillmore Central High School
7 miles, SW 4.1 star

Colleges

York College
16 miles, NE 1.9 star
Concordia University-Nebraska
32 miles, E 2.3 star
Doane University
33 miles, SE 2.3 star
Hastings College
42 miles, W 2.8 star

Hospitals

Fillmore County Hospital
8 miles, SW 4.1 star
York General Hospital
17 miles, N 3.2 star

Airports

Central Nebraska Regional Airport
44 miles, NW 1 star
Lincoln Airport
46 miles, E 1 star
Kearney Regional Airport
75 miles, NW 1 star
Eppley Airfield
100 miles, E 2.8 star