City profile · Nebraska · Census ACS 2023

Fairmont, NE

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

584
Residents
$67,404
Median income
$65,000
Median home
$961
Median rent (state)

Fairmont - the verdict

Fairmont ranks in the 46th percentile for household income nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS.

46th
percentile, household income
2nd
percentile, home value
11th
percentile, median rent
📝 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, NE

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 584 residents in Fairmont, a small town within Nebraska. The typical household in Fairmont brings in $67,404 a year, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 15.5%. Home values in Fairmont run a median of $65,000, and the median resident age is 61.5 years. Educational attainment runs 9.2% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 45.9% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The annual average temperature per NOAA climate normals runs 50.4°F with 27.3 inches of precipitation per year and 24.7 inches of snowfall.

Living costs in Nebraska run below the national norm: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Nebraska at 90.1 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Well Below Average). A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $961 per month statewide. Monthly utility costs average around $207 across Nebraska, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 20.1 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very Low).

Population

584 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Nebraska

Median Household Income

$67,404 /yr

Poverty 15.5%

Cost of Living Index (state)

90.1 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Nebraska average

How does Fairmont compare to other US cities?

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

Household income 46% higher than other cities
Home value 2% pricier than other cities
Median rent 11% pricier than other cities

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

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Fairmont's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Nebraska, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

46thIncome percentile

46th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Fairmont's home value compares nationally

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

$65,000 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 $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, NE Fairmont, NE's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Fairmont, NE-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, NE median $67,404/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, NE'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, NE. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 9.2%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 15.5%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 45.9%

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

Population
584
Median Income
$67,404
Median Home Value
$65,000
Median Age
61.5
Poverty Rate
15.5%
Labor force participation
45.9%
Bachelor's Degree+
9.2%

Climate

Avg Temperature
50.4°F
Annual Precipitation
27.3"
Annual Snowfall
24.7"

Schools

Total Schools
1
Public schools in this city

Population Change

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

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570 residents575 residents580 residents585 residents590 residents 202020212022202320242025 588 residents 575 residents ▼ -2.2%
Fairmont's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
80.4%
Carpool
9.1%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
2.2%
Work from Home
4.8%
Other
3.5%

Based on 230 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

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

Electricity
$100
avg/month
Natural Gas
$65
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$42
avg/month
Total Utilities
$207
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Nebraska 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 Nebraska state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Fairmont sits in

Cost of Living Index
90.1
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$961/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
20.1 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Nebraska

Alda
585 people
St. Edward
586 people
Wausa
587 people
Bancroft
590 people
Edgar
591 people
Verdigre
576 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Fairmont's 584 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Trout Valley, IL
584 people
Zearing, IA
584 people
Cheshire, MA
584 people
Cement City, MI
584 people
Mesquite, NM
584 people
Parish, NY
584 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Fairmont's $67,404 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Wellington, MO
$67,404 median income
Kingwood, WV
$67,411 median income
Tonto, AZ
$67,396 median income
Dayton, IA
$67,396 median income
Fredonia, KY
$67,396 median income
Hills, MN
$67,393 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Fairmont, NE 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, NE - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 98.0% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 1.4% White 98.0% Black or African American 0.0% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.0% Two or more races 2.0% 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 compares to nearby Nebraska 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 (this city) 584 $67,404
Alda 585 $50,000
St. Edward 586 $52,132
Wausa 587 $68,125
Census ACS 5-year FIPS NE NOAA Normals NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Fairmont, NE?

What is the population of Fairmont, NE? +

Fairmont, NE has a population of 584 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Fairmont, NE? +

Fairmont households earn a median of $67,404 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Fairmont? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Fairmont; the closest available measure is the Nebraska state average, a cost of living index of 90.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Nebraska vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Fairmont, NE? +

Fairmont's median home value sits at $65,000, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Fairmont? +

The average annual temperature in Fairmont runs 50.4°F, 27.3 inches of precipitation, and 24.7 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, 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.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

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

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