City profile · Illinois · Census ACS 2023

Fairmont City, IL

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Fairmont City - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

2,354
Residents
$43,333
Median income
$65,500
Median home
$1,218
Median rent (state)

Fairmont City - the verdict

Nationally, Fairmont City sits in the 11th percentile for household income and the 67th percentile for safety among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

11th
percentile, household income
2nd
percentile, home value
38th
percentile, median rent
67th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Fairmont City, IL

2,354 people live in Fairmont City, Illinois - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Median household income here is $43,333 per year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 20.5%. Home values in Fairmont City run a median of $65,500, and the median resident age is 40.9 years. About 12.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 48.9% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Fairmont City reports a comparatively low crime rate: per-100,000 total crime stands at 931.0 in FBI UCR data, below the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Illinois tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: the state registers 100.0 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Near Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,218 monthly. Monthly utility costs average around $240 across Illinois, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 94.9 out of 100 (Very High).

Population

2,354 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Illinois

Median Household Income

$43,333 /yr

Poverty 20.5%

Cost of Living Index (state)

100.0 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Illinois average

How does Fairmont City compare to other US cities?

Where Fairmont City sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 11% higher than other cities
Home value 2% pricier than other cities
Median rent 38% pricier than other cities
Safety 67% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Illinois, Fairmont City ranks #227 of 455 Illinois cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Fairmont City against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Illinois only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Illinois-relative analysis

Poverty Rate is Fairmont City's strongest outlier among Illinois cities

Among the 1,335 Illinois cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Fairmont City ranks #107 - the 92nd percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Fairmont City only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#1,209 of 1,311
8th percentile in Illinois
Median Gross Rent
#378 of 1,336
65th percentile in Illinois
Median Home Value
#1,200 of 1,315
9th percentile in Illinois
Poverty Rate
#107 of 1,335
92nd percentile in Illinois
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#956 of 1,336
28th percentile in Illinois

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Illinois only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

11thIncome percentile
67thSafety percentile

11th percentile nationally for median household income · 67th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Fairmont City's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Fairmont City's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 53 Avg. percentile National median
Fairmont City's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Fairmont City's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$65,500 Among the most affordable more affordable than 98% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). This entry sits in this band. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Above this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Fairmont City $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Fairmont City, IL Fairmont City, IL's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Fairmont City, IL-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Fairmont City, IL median $43,333/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Fairmont City, IL's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Fairmont City, IL. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 12.5%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 20.5%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 48.9%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
2,354
Median Income
$43,333
Median Home Value
$65,500
Median Age
40.9
Poverty Rate
20.5%
Labor force participation
48.9%
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
931.0
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
465.5
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
465.5
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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2,100 residents2,150 residents2,200 residents2,250 residents2,300 residents 202020212022202320242025 2,257 residents 2,154 residents ▼ -4.6%
Fairmont City's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
75.6%
Carpool
11.3%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
4.0%
Work from Home
9.1%

Based on 894 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Illinois - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$100
avg/month
Natural Gas
$90
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$50
avg/month
Total Utilities
$240
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Illinois state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Illinois state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Fairmont City sits in

Cost of Living Index
100.0
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,218/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
94.9 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Illinois

White Hall
2,354 people
Villa Grove
2,375 people
Preston Heights
2,318 people
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2,396 people
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Tremont
2,300 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Fairmont City's 2,354 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Honokaa, HI
2,353 people
Coaldale borough (Schuylkill County), PA
2,353 people
Carlisle, KY
2,356 people
Woodworth, LA
2,352 people
Dennison, OH
2,356 people
Roaring Spring, PA
2,356 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Fairmont City's $43,333 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Jakes Corner, AZ
$43,333 median income
Grand Ridge, FL
$43,333 median income
Rockport, IN
$43,333 median income
Valley Falls, KS
$43,333 median income
Eubank, KY
$43,333 median income
Kaleva, MI
$43,333 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Fairmont City, IL Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Fairmont City, IL - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 32.6% 8.6% 38.8% 16.7% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 70.4% White 32.6% Black or African American 2.1% Asian 1.2% American Indian 8.6% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 38.8% Two or more races 16.7% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Fairmont City compares to nearby Illinois cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Fairmont City (this city) 2,354 $43,333
White Hall 2,354 $52,685
Villa Grove 2,375 $69,900
Preston Heights 2,318 $51,970
Census ACS 5-year FIPS IL FBI UCR OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Fairmont City, IL?

What is the population of Fairmont City, IL? +

Fairmont City, IL has a population of 2,354 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Fairmont City, IL? +

The median household income in Fairmont City is $43,333 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Fairmont City? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Fairmont City; the closest available measure is the Illinois state average, a cost of living index of 100.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Illinois vary by metro area.

Is Fairmont City, IL safe? +

Fairmont City has a total crime rate of 931.0 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Fairmont City, IL? +

Homes in Fairmont City carry a median value of $65,500, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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