Fairfield, IA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Fairfield, Iowa Info Snack

Population
10,327
Unemployment
9.3%
Poverty
15.7%
Median Home
$111,800
Median Income
$42,862
Median Rent
$761

Fairfield SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
6
Affordability
7
Diversity
8
Safety
7
Amenities
8
Education
9
Commute
10

Fairfield, IA Crime Report

177
Total Crimes
1,679.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
-28.40%
Below National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Fairfield
/ 100k People
Iowa
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 177 1,679.6 2,001.7 2,346.0
Violent Crime 21 199.3 303.5 387.8
Murder 0 0.0 3.5 6.5
Robbery 2 19.0 29.8 73.9
Aggravated Assault 16 151.8 229.4 279.7
Property Crime 156 1,480.4 1,698.2 1,958.2
Burglary 35 332.1 371.1 314.2
Larceny 99 939.5 1,130.1 1,398.0
Car Theft 22 208.8 197.1 246.0

Fairfield, IA Cost Of Living

86
Fairfield's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense Fairfield Iowa National Average
Overall 86 92 100
Services 86 95 100
Groceries 94 95 100
Health 98 102 100
Housing 59 74 100
Transportation 96 100 100
Utilities 112 99 100

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Rankings for Fairfield in Iowa

Map Of Fairfield, IA

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Population over time in Fairfield

Year Population % Change
2020 10,327 1.1%
2019 10,216 0.9%
2018 10,125 1.8%
2017 9,942 2.1%
2016 9,739 1.3%
2015 9,615 1.7%
2014 9,450 -0.1%
2013 9,462 0.0%
2012 9,460 0.1%
2011 9,451 -

Race / Ethnicity in Fairfield

White
73.0% (7,534)
African American
3.7% (382)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
14.9% (1,540)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.4% (38)
Two Or More
3.3% (341)
Hispanic
4.8% (492)
Race Fairfield IA USA
White 73.0% 85.0% 60.1%
African American 3.7% 3.6% 12.2%
American Indian 0.0% 0.3% 0.6%
Asian 14.9% 2.5% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
Two Or More 3.3% 2.2% 2.8%
Hispanic 4.8% 6.2% 18.2%

Gender in Fairfield

Female
51.6% (5,330)
Male
48.4% (4,997)
Gender Fairfield IA USA
Female 51.6% 50.3% 50.8%
Male 48.4% 49.7% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Fairfield for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
2.0% (206)
9-12th Grade
3.0% (309)
High School / GED
19.0% (1,962)
Some College
16.0% (1,652)
Associate's Degree
11.0% (1,135)
Bachelor's Degree
28.0% (2,891)
Master's Degree
16.0% (1,652)
Professional Degree
3.0% (309)
Doctorate Degree
2.0% (206)
Education Fairfield IA USA
< 9th Grade 2.0% 1.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 3.0% 5.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 19.0% 31.0% 27.0%
Some College 16.0% 21.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 11.0% 12.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 28.0% 20.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 16.0% 7.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 3.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 2.0% 1.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Fairfield, Iowa

Less than $10,000
12.5% (128,880)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.9% (61,411)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.7% (100,516)
$25,000 to $34,999
12.8% (132,185)
$35,000 to $49,999
16.4% (169,638)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.6% (171,290)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.7% (110,705)
$100,000 to $149,999
9.1% (94,457)
$150,000 to $199,999
1.8% (18,175)
$200,000 or more
4.4% (45,438)
Income Fairfield IA USA
Less than $10,000 12.5% 5.1% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.9% 4.0% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.7% 8.6% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 12.8% 9.3% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 16.4% 13.1% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.6% 19.1% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.7% 14.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 9.1% 15.9% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 1.8% 5.6% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 4.4% 5.0% 8.3%

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