Fairfield, IA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Fairfield, Iowa Info Snack
Table Of Contents
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
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
Total Crimes
1,679.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-28.40%
Below National Average
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
Fairfield's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
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 | |
Fairfield, IA Photos
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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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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% |
