Fairfield, IL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
5,082
Unemployment
2.9%
Poverty
21.2%
Median Home
$74,800
Median Income
$39,469
Median Rent
$622
Fairfield SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
4
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
5
Safety
6
Amenities
8
Education
6
Commute
8
Fairfield, IL Crime Report
134
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,701.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
9.06%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Fairfield / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 134 | 2,701.1 | 2,253.4 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 8 | 161.3 | 406.9 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 6.6 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 40.3 | 98.4 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 80.6 | 254.0 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 126 | 2,539.8 | 1,846.5 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 39 | 786.1 | 271.7 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 85 | 1,713.4 | 1,426.6 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 2 | 40.3 | 148.2 | 219.9 |
Fairfield, IL Cost Of Living
82
Fairfield's Overall Cost Of Living
Fairfield's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Fairfield | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 98 | 100 | |
| Services | 98 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 91 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 90 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 41 | 95 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 101 | 112 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 117 | 97 | 100 | |
Fairfield, IL Photos
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Rankings for Fairfield in Illinois
Map Of Fairfield, IL
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Population over time in Fairfield
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5,082 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 5,077 | 1.7% |
| 2017 | 4,991 | 1.0% |
| 2016 | 4,944 | 1.3% |
| 2015 | 4,882 | -3.9% |
| 2014 | 5,080 | -5.4% |
| 2013 | 5,372 | 1.6% |
| 2012 | 5,285 | -2.5% |
| 2011 | 5,418 | -4.0% |
| 2010 | 5,644 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Fairfield
| Race | Fairfield | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.1% | 61.3% | 60.7% |
| African American | 4.4% | 14.0% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 5.4% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.3% | 17.1% | 18.0% |
Gender in Fairfield
| Gender | Fairfield | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 50.9% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.1% | 49.1% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Fairfield for adults over 25
| Education | Fairfield | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 15.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Fairfield, Illinois
| Income | Fairfield | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.3% | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.5% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 15.9% | 8.6% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.4% | 8.4% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.2% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.0% | 16.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.7% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7.7% | 16.1% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.6% | 7.4% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.6% | 8.3% | 7.7% |
