Fairfax, IA
Living in Fairfax
Bikeability1
Walkability3
Commute85
Public Transit2
Affordability47
Public Safety83
Airports16
Hospitals91
Colleges51
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools81
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.7kPopulation+1k (2010–19)
40 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
35%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
82%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years27%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years34%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate22%
Some College41%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household82%
Householder living alone16%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$98kMedian Household Income+$21k (2010–19)
100%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
94%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K5%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K23%
$100K to $124K15%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector72%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts51%
Sales and office18%
Service8%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Walked1%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$221kMedian Home Value+$46k (2010–19)
68%Built 2000 or Later
$1.4kMedian Monthly Rent+$597 (2010–19)
92%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached21%
1 unit, detached75%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 201311%
Built 2000 to 200952%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19792%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K20%
$250K to $299K22%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity9%
LP gas1%
Utility gas89%
Crime
Violent Crime in Fairfax
United States45
Iowa35
Cedar Rapids Metro Area25
Linn County27
Property Crime in Fairfax
United States48
Iowa43
Cedar Rapids Metro Area54
Linn County62
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(46%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump48%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 24 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 37 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 49 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 24 | 2 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fairfax
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding42
Tornado23
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fairfax, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fairfax, IA
Holy Family-St Jude Center-Lasalle Center
4 miles, NE
Trinity Lutheran School
5 miles, NE
Holy Family School St Ludmila Center
6 miles, E
Xavier High School
7 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Fairfax, IA
Purdue University Global-Cedar Rapids
4 miles, NE
Coe College
7 miles, NE
Mount Mercy University
8 miles, NE
Cornell College
18 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fairfax, IA
Mercy Medical Center-Cedar Rapids
7 miles, NE
St Lukes Hospital
7 miles, NE
Compass Memorial Healthcare
18 miles, SW
Virginia Gay Hospital
21 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Fairfax, IA
The Eastern Iowa Airport
5 miles, SE
Waterloo Regional Airport
54 miles, NW
Dubuque Regional Airport
64 miles, NE
Quad City International Airport
73 miles, SE