Fairfax, MN
Living in Fairfax
Bikeability26
Walkability38
Commute85
Public Transit37
Affordability100
Public Safety89
Airports50
Hospitals86
Colleges61
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Schools62
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Residents
1.1kPopulation-36 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age-14 (2010–19)
9%College-Educated-5% (2010–19)
59%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian2%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino18%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate34%
Some College42%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$58kMedian Household Income+$19k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K34%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government16%
Private sector55%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts20%
Sales and office14%
Service24%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation2%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$78kMedian Home Value+$1.1k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$419Median Monthly Rent+$33 (2010–19)
66%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached83%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195923%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier36%
Home Value
Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K54%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity24%
Fuel oil, kerosene12%
LP gas2%
Utility gas62%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Fairfax
United States45
Minnesota28
Renville County14
Property Crime in Fairfax
United States48
Minnesota45
Renville County32
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 18 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 30 | 2 | 8 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 32 | 2 | 6 |
| Dec | 18 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fairfax
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding34
Tornado24
Blizzard13
Extreme Cold2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fairfax, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fairfax, MN
Prairie Lutheran Schools
0 miles, E
Prairie Lutheran Elementary School
10 miles, E
St Mary's Catholic School K-12
15 miles, S
St John's Lutheran School
16 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Fairfax, MN
Martin Luther College
20 miles, SE
Gustavus Adolphus College
40 miles, E
Bethany Lutheran College
44 miles, SE
Minnesota State University-Mankato
44 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fairfax, MN
Sleepy Eye Medical Center
16 miles, S
Carris Health-Redwood, Llc
19 miles, W
New Ulm Medical Center
19 miles, SE
Renville County Hospital and Clinics
21 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Fairfax, MN
St. Cloud Regional Airport
77 miles, NE
Rochester International Airport
118 miles, E
Joe Foss Field
120 miles, SW