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Population change since 2000: +1.4%
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| Males: 4,887 |  (50.7%) |
| Females: 4,754 |  (49.3%) |
| Median resident age: | 39.3 years |
| Iowa median age: | 38.5 years |
| Fairfield: | $43,118 |
| IA: | $65,600 |
Estimated per capita income in 2021: $32,938 (it was $19,673 in 2000)
Fairfield city income, earnings, and wages data
Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $116,013 (it was $69,600 in 2000)
| Fairfield: | $116,013 |
| IA: | $174,400 |
Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $186,411; detached houses: $193,503; townhouses or other attached units: $258,539; in 2-unit structures: $77,005; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $187,487; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $81,345; mobile homes: $151,585; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $4,811
Median gross rent in 2021: $803.
(13.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 21.6% for Black residents, 0.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 5.3% for two or more races residents)
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- 6,92671.4%White alone
- 96810.0%Black alone
- 7718.0%Asian alone
- 5395.6%Two or more races
- 4324.5%Hispanic
- 740.8%Other race alone
Races in Fairfield detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth
According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 18 registered sex offenders living in Fairfield, Iowa as of December 02, 2023.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Fairfield is 557 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.
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| Murders (per 100,000) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) |
| Rapes (per 100,000) | 4 (42.8) | 1 (11.0) | 4 (43.6) | 2 (21.1) | 2 (21.0) | 1 (10.5) | 1 (10.5) | 2 (21.2) | 0 (0.0) | 3 (30.1) | 5 (48.4) | 1 (9.5) | 1 (9.5) | 3 (28.5) |
| Robberies (per 100,000) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 2 (21.1) | 1 (10.5) | 1 (10.5) | 1 (10.5) | 2 (21.2) | 1 (10.2) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (9.5) | 1 (9.5) | 2 (19.0) |
| Assaults (per 100,000) | 20 (213.8) | 12 (131.7) | 9 (98.1) | 11 (116.2) | 17 (178.7) | 9 (94.9) | 11 (115.9) | 5 (52.9) | 8 (81.4) | 13 (130.2) | 11 (106.4) | 14 (132.5) | 7 (66.4) | 16 (151.8) |
| Burglaries (per 100,000) | 61 (652.1) | 67 (735.2) | 63 (686.5) | 80 (845.3) | 61 (641.2) | 57 (601.0) | 165 (1,739) | 84 (888.8) | 117 (1,191) | 107 (1,072) | 111 (1,074) | 75 (709.9) | 67 (635.7) | 35 (332.1) |
| Thefts (per 100,000) | 190 (2,031) | 208 (2,282) | 208 (2,267) | 175 (1,849) | 147 (1,545) | 152 (1,603) | 164 (1,728) | 203 (2,148) | 170 (1,730) | 196 (1,964) | 213 (2,061) | 152 (1,439) | 139 (1,319) | 99 (939.5) |
| Auto thefts (per 100,000) | 7 (74.8) | 8 (87.8) | 11 (119.9) | 8 (84.5) | 10 (105.1) | 22 (232.0) | 9 (94.9) | 10 (105.8) | 24 (244.2) | 20 (200.4) | 16 (154.8) | 26 (246.1) | 14 (132.8) | 22 (208.8) |
| Arson (per 100,000) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (11.0) | 3 (32.7) | 4 (42.3) | 6 (63.1) | 0 (0.0) | 2 (21.1) | 1 (10.6) | 1 (10.2) | 3 (30.1) | 2 (19.3) | 3 (28.4) | 1 (9.5) | 1 (9.5) |
| City-Data.com crime index | 209.9 | 184.9 | 202.8 | 186.4 | 170.8 | 155.3 | 233.2 | 190.5 | 191.4 | 219.7 | 230.0 | 163.8 | 131.6 | 136.4 |
The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 254.8. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.
Crime rate in Fairfield detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 18 (12 officers - 10 male; 2 female).
| Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 1.13 |
| Iowa average: | 1.76 |
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Ancestries: American (10.4%), German (8.2%), Norwegian (7.0%), European (6.0%), Irish (5.5%), Ethiopian (5.4%).
Current Local Time: CST time zone
Incorporated on 05/14/1875
Elevation: 778 feet
Land area: 5.74 square miles.
Population density: 1,680 people per square mile (low).
1,621 residents are foreign born (7.9% Asia, 5.3% Africa).
| This city: | 16.7% |
| Iowa: | 5.5% |
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $2,599 (1.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $2,309 (2.4%)
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Iowa City, IA 
(50.4 miles , pop. 62,220).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (188.3 miles , pop. 348,189).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (229.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).
Nearest cities:
Maharishi Vedic City, IA (1.9 miles ),
), Packwood, IA (3.3 miles ),
), Pleasant Plain, IA (3.3 miles),
Latitude: 41.01 N, Longitude: 91.97 W
Daytime population change due to commuting: +1,342 (+13.8%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 2,678 (66.2%)
Area code: 641
Fairfield, Iowa accommodation & food services, waste management - Economy and Business Data
Single-family new house construction building permits:
- 2021: 3 buildings, average cost: $178,300
- 2020: 2 buildings, average cost: $157,000
- 2019: 3 buildings, average cost: $251,700
- 2018: 11 buildings, average cost: $80,200
- 2017: 19 buildings, average cost: $116,600
- 2016: 18 buildings, average cost: $145,600
- 2015: 4 buildings, average cost: $144,700
- 2014: 8 buildings, average cost: $128,500
- 2013: 10 buildings, average cost: $115,400
- 2012: 7 buildings, average cost: $163,700
- 2011: 2 buildings, average cost: $100,000
- 2010: 9 buildings, average cost: $138,600
- 2009: 5 buildings, average cost: $189,000
- 2008: 14 buildings, average cost: $180,000
- 2007: 14 buildings, average cost: $186,300
- 2006: 24 buildings, average cost: $212,500
- 2005: 17 buildings, average cost: $180,100
- 2004: 19 buildings, average cost: $155,200
- 2003: 15 buildings, average cost: $108,400
- 2002: 14 buildings, average cost: $108,400
- 2001: 9 buildings, average cost: $188,100
- 2000: 6 buildings, average cost: $201,300
- 1999: 36 buildings, average cost: $103,900
- 1998: 27 buildings, average cost: $120,200
- 1997: 19 buildings, average cost: $182,500
| Here: | 2.4% |
| Iowa: | 3.0% |
- Educational services (18.6%)
- Professional, scientific, technical services (8.6%)
- Health care (7.1%)
- Construction (6.0%)
- Finance & insurance (5.8%)
- Accommodation & food services (4.2%)
- Broadcasting & telecommunications (3.5%)
- Educational services (15.4%)
- Professional, scientific, technical services (10.1%)
- Construction (9.9%)
- Machinery (5.9%)
- Metal & metal products (5.1%)
- Finance & insurance (4.6%)
- Accommodation & food services (3.8%)
- Educational services (22.4%)
- Health care (12.8%)
- Finance & insurance (7.1%)
- Professional, scientific, technical services (6.7%)
- Broadcasting & telecommunications (5.8%)
- Accommodation & food services (4.7%)
- Social assistance (4.2%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.1%)
- Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.6%)
- Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.6%)
- Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.3%)
- Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (3.9%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.5%)
- Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.2%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.0%)
- Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.6%)
- Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5.1%)
- Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.8%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.4%)
- Metal workers and plastic workers (4.0%)
- Computer specialists (4.0%)
- Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.6%)
- Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.8%)
- Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
- Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.3%)
- Cooks and food preparation workers (4.3%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.9%)
- Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.6%)
Average climate in Fairfield, Iowa
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
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Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 64.2. This is about average.
| City: | 64.2 |
| U.S.: | 74.2 |
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2018 was 2.19. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 21.7 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 2.19 |
| U.S.: | 5.56 |
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2018 was 0.158. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 20.1 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 0.158 |
| U.S.: | 1.789 |
Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 32.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 20.5 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 32.7 |
| U.S.: | 33.3 |
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2005 was 18.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 21.7 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 18.9 |
| U.S.: | 19.6 |
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 7.11. This is about average. Closest monitor was 21.7 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 7.11 |
| U.S.: | 8.46 |
Tornado activity:
Fairfield-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Iowa state average. It is 62% greater than the overall U.S. average.
On 1/24/1967, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 26.5 miles away from the Fairfield city center injured 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.
On 4/21/1967, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 1.9 miles away from the city center .
Earthquake activity:
Fairfield-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 196% greater than the overall U.S. average.On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 279.8 miles away from Fairfield center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 279.8 miles away from Fairfield center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 264.0 miles away from Fairfield center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 414.8 miles away from Fairfield center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 295.9 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 305.8 miles away from Fairfield center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)
Natural disasters:
The number of natural disasters in Jefferson County (11) is smaller than the US average (15).Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 1
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 4, Tornadoes: 2, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hospitals and medical centers in Fairfield:
- JEFFERSON COUNTY HEALTH CENTER (Government - Local, provides emergency services, 2000 S MAIN)
- NELSON NURSING HOME (807-809 WEST TAYLOR)
- PARKVIEW CARE CENTER (2237 HIGHWAY 34)
- SUNNY BROOK LIVING CARE CENTER (400 HIGHLAND STREET)
- SOUTHEASTERN RENAL DIALYSIS, L.C. - FAIRFIELD (2000 S MAIN ST)
- JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING SERVICE (200 WEST BRIGGS)
- NURSE IN THE HOUSE, INC (2201 W JEFFERSON AVE)
- SUNNY BROOK HOME CARE INC (116 NORTH COURT STREET)
Airports and heliports located in Fairfield:
- Fairfield Municipal Airport (FFL) (Runways: 2, Air Taxi Ops: 172, Itinerant Ops: 3,078, Local Ops: 3,737, Military Ops: 713)
- Jefferson County Health Center Heliport (7IA6)
Local government website: www.fairfieldcityhall.com
College/University in Fairfield:
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Fairfield:
- Indian Hills Community College (about 23 miles; Ottumwa, IA; Full-time enrollment: 4,034)
- Southeastern Community College (about 44 miles; West Burlington, IA; FT enrollment: 2,251)
- University of Iowa (about 51 miles; Iowa City, IA; FT enrollment: 24,735)
- Kirkwood Community College (about 65 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; FT enrollment: 11,503)
- Truman State University (about 66 miles; Kirksville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,553)
- Western Illinois University (about 77 miles; Macomb, IL; FT enrollment: 10,755)
- Eastern Iowa Community College District (about 81 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 5,507)
Public high school in Fairfield:
- FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 657, Location: 605 E BROADWAY, Grades: 9-12)
Private high school in Fairfield:
- MAHARISHI SCHOOL OF ENLIGHTENMENT (Students: 207, Location: 804 DR ROBERT KEITH WALLACE DR, Grades: PK-12)
Public elementary/middle schools in Fairfield:
- FAIRFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 443, Location: 404 W FILLMORE, Grades: 5-8)
- PENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 303, Location: 1000 S 6TH ST, Grades: PK-4)
- WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 300, Location: 406 E MADISON, Grades: PK-4)
User-submitted facts and corrections:
- KRUU FM 100.1 Mhz started around Oct 1st 2006
- Jubilee Christian Fellowship Church - 118 West Burlington Ave. Apostolic resourece center, church and ministry school for the region. Website: www.jubileechristian.com
Points of interest:
Notable locations in Fairfield: Reiff Grain and Feed Incorporated Elevator (A), Fairfield (B), Fairfield Golf and Country Club (C), Walton Golf Club (D), Jefferson County Fairgrounds (E), Jefferson County Law Center (F), Jefferson County Area Ambulance Service (G), Fairfield Public Library (H), Howard Dormitory (I), Bagambhrini Golden Dome (J), Maharishi Patanjali Golden Dome (K), Maharishi University of Management Library (L), Field House (M), Recreation Center (N), Student Union (O), Annapurna Dining Hall (P), High Rise 144 (Q), High Rise 143 (R), High Rise 142 (S), High Rise 141 (T). Display/hide their locations on the map
Main business address in Fairfield: EVEREST FUND L P (A). Display/hide its location on the map
Churches in Fairfield include: Central Baptist Church (A), First Presbyterian Church (B), Saint Marys Catholic Church (C), First United Methodist Church (D), Fairfield United Methodist Church (E), First Church of the Nazarene (F), Free Methodist Church (G), Saint Peter Episcopal Church (H), Friends Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Cemeteries: Memorial Lawn Cemetery (1), Evergreen Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map
Reservoirs: Reservoir Number One (A), Walton Lake (B). Display/hide their locations on the map
Parks in Fairfield include: Utopia Park (1), United States Constitution Bicentennial Tree Historical Marker (2), Howard Park (3), Central Park (4), Pumphery Park (5), Forest Park (6), First Iowa State Fair 1854 Historical Marker (7), Waterworks Park (8), Chautauqua Park (9). Display/hide their locations on the map
Hotels: Super 8 Fairfield IA (3001 West Burlington Avenue), Best Western Fairfield Inn (2200 West Burlington), Fairfield Hotel (115 North Main Street), Chalets On the Lake (1702 Rukmapura Park).
Court: Jefferson County - Fairfield- Clerk Of District Court (Courthouse).
Birthplace of: Milo Hamilton - Soilder, Greg Brown (folk musician) - Folk musician, Hugh J. Knerr - Major General in the Air Force, Richard L. Lawson - General, Mary Ruthsdotter - Feminist activist, David Rosenboom - Composer, Nathaniel Lamson Howard - Railroad executive, William Ray Price, Jr. - Judge, Zach Silverman - College basketball player (Youngstown State Penguins).
Drinking water stations with addresses in Fairfield and their reported violations in the past:
FAIRFIELD WATER SUPPLY (Address: ATTN CARL CHANDLER , Population served: 9,464, Groundwater):Past monitoring violations:
- Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - In JUL-2013, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (SEP-25-2013), St Public Notif requested (SEP-25-2013)
- Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - In JUL-2013, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-25-2013), St Formal NOV issued (SEP-25-2013)
- One regular monitoring violation
Average household size:
| This city: | 2.1 people |
| Iowa: | 2.4 people |
Percentage of family households:
| This city: | 52.8% |
| Whole state: | 64.7% |
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
| This city: | 6.3% |
| Whole state: | 6.7% |
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
- Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
- Gay men: 0.2% of all households
People in group quarters in Fairfield in 2010:
- 320 people in college/university student housing
- 205 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers
- 141 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
- 9 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities
- 9 people in group homes intended for adults
People in group quarters in Fairfield in 2000:
- 269 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
- 118 people in other nonhousehold living situations
- 100 people in nursing homes
- 10 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
Banks with branches in Fairfield (2011 data):
- MidWestOne Bank: Fairfield West - Branch 12 at 2408 West Burlington Avenue, branch established on 1995/12/11; Fairfield 1 - Branch 10 at 58 East Burlington, branch established on 1919/01/01. Info updated 2008/09/04: Bank assets: $1,676.4 mil, Deposits: $1,308.1 mil, headquarters in Iowa City, IA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 26 total offices, Holding Company: Midwestone Financial Group, Inc.
- Iowa State Bank and Trust Company of Fairfield, Iowa: Iowa State Bank And Trust Company Of Fairfield, Iowa at Broadway And Court, branch established on 1934/05/19; West Burlington Drive-In Branch at 55 South 4th, branch established on 1967/05/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $81.9 mil, Deposits: $62.8 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Iowa State Financial Services Corporation
- First National Bank in Fairfield: First National Bank In Fairfield at 100 East Burlington Avenue, branch established on 1934/02/07; Fairfield Branch at 1900 West Burlington Avenue, branch established on 1997/04/21. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $121.4 mil, Deposits: $106.6 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Iowa First Bancshares Corp.
- The Libertyville Savings Bank: at 2000 West Jefferson, branch established on 1901/09/16. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $196.7 mil, Deposits: $164.1 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Village Investment Company
For population 15 years and over in Fairfield:
- Never married: 36.7%
- Now married: 39.0%
- Separated: 1.2%
- Widowed: 4.5%
- Divorced: 18.7%
For population 25 years and over in Fairfield:
- High school or higher: 95.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 49.0%
- Graduate or professional degree: 22.2%
- Unemployed: 4.8%
- Mean travel time to work (commute): 11.1 minutes
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
| Here: | 10.0 |
| Iowa average: | 10.4 |
Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results
Religion statistics for Fairfield, IA (based on Jefferson County data)
| Religion | Adherents | Congregations |
|---|---|---|
| Mainline Protestant | 2,813 | 12 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 1,716 | 19 |
| Catholic | 1,020 | 1 |
| Other | 739 | 7 |
| None | 10,555 | - |
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 3
| Jefferson County: | 1.93 / 10,000 pop. |
| Iowa: | 2.14 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
| Here: | 5.14 / 10,000 pop. |
| Iowa: | 5.55 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 16
| Jefferson County: | 10.29 / 10,000 pop. |
| Iowa: | 8.01 / 10,000 pop. |
Adult diabetes rate:
| Jefferson County: | 7.8% |
| State: | 7.8% |
Adult obesity rate:
| Jefferson County: | 28.1% |
| Iowa: | 27.3% |
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
| Jefferson County: | 11.0% |
| Iowa: | 14.5% |
Health and Nutrition:
Healthy diet rate:
| Fairfield: | 50.9% |
| Iowa: | 49.5% |
Average overall health of teeth and gums:
| Here: | 47.7% |
| Iowa: | 46.1% |
Average BMI:
| Fairfield: | 28.9 |
| State: | 28.6 |
People feeling badly about themselves:
| Fairfield: | 21.8% |
| State: | 21.4% |
People not drinking alcohol at all:
| This city: | 11.3% |
| Iowa: | 10.4% |
Average hours sleeping at night:
| This city: | 6.8 |
| State: | 6.8 |
Overweight people:
| Fairfield: | 35.1% |
| State: | 33.8% |
General health condition:
| Fairfield: | 56.8% |
| State: | 55.9% |
Average condition of hearing:
| Fairfield: | 78.1% |
| Iowa: | 77.7% |
More about Health and Nutrition of Fairfield, IA Residents
| Local government employment and payroll (March 2019) | |||||
| Function | Full-time employees | Monthly full-time payroll | Average yearly full-time wage | Part-time employees | Monthly part-time payroll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Police Protection - Officers | 10 | $52,623 | $63,148 | 0 | $0 |
| Water Supply | 9 | $35,876 | $47,835 | 0 | $0 |
| Sewerage | 8 | $31,954 | $47,931 | 1 | $1,280 |
| Streets and Highways | 8 | $30,699 | $46,049 | 0 | $0 |
| Police - Other | 6 | $21,204 | $42,408 | 0 | $0 |
| Parks and Recreation | 5 | $18,806 | $45,134 | 29 | $10,228 |
| Local Libraries | 5 | $15,648 | $37,555 | 7 | $7,126 |
| Other Government Administration | 4 | $18,436 | $55,308 | 9 | $4,529 |
| Firefighters | 3 | $13,644 | $54,576 | 17 | $7,092 |
| Other and Unallocable | 1 | $7,261 | $87,132 | 0 | $0 |
| Totals for Government | 59 | $246,151 | $50,065 | 63 | $30,254 |
Fairfield government finances - Expenditure in 2020 (per resident):
- Current Operations - Sewerage: $9,367,000 ($971.58)
Water Utilities: $2,615,000 ($271.24)
Regular Highways: $1,697,000 ($176.02)
Police Protection: $1,539,000 ($159.63)
Parks and Recreation: $1,221,000 ($126.65)
Financial Administration: $943,000 ($97.81)
Libraries: $619,000 ($64.20)
Solid Waste Management: $560,000 ($58.09)
Local Fire Protection: $506,000 ($52.48)
Air Transportation: $436,000 ($45.22)
Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $418,000 ($43.36)
Central Staff Services: $161,000 ($16.70)
General - Other: $59,000 ($6.12)
Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $35,000 ($3.63)
Health - Other: $34,000 ($3.53)
Public Welfare - Other: $11,000 ($1.14)
General Public Buildings: $1,000 ($0.10)
- General - Interest on Debt: $44,000 ($4.56)
- Total Salaries and Wages: $4,365,000 ($452.75)
- Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $4,000 ($0.41)
Fairfield government finances - Revenue in 2020 (per resident):
- Charges - Sewerage: $3,255,000 ($337.62)
Solid Waste Management: $576,000 ($59.74)
Parks and Recreation: $381,000 ($39.52)
Air Transportation: $318,000 ($32.98)
Other: $279,000 ($28.94)
Regular Highways: $5,000 ($0.52)
- Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $571,000 ($59.23)
- Local Intergovernmental - Other: $189,000 ($19.60)
- Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $169,000 ($17.53)
Fines and Forfeits: $11,000 ($1.14)
Special Assessments: $6,000 ($0.62)
Rents: $1,000 ($0.10)
- Revenue - Water Utilities: $2,964,000 ($307.44)
- State Intergovernmental - Highways: $1,220,000 ($126.54)
General Local Government Support: $45,000 ($4.67)
- Tax - Property: $5,680,000 ($589.15)
General Sales and Gross Receipts: $906,000 ($93.97)
Other Selective Sales: $185,000 ($19.19)
Other License: $150,000 ($15.56)
Public Utilities Sales: $109,000 ($11.31)
Fairfield government finances - Debt in 2020 (per resident):
- Long Term Debt - Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,967,000 ($204.02)
Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,207,000 ($125.19)
Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $775,000 ($80.39)
Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $15,000 ($1.56)
- Short Term Debt Outstanding - End of Fiscal Year: $1,047,000 ($108.60)
Beginning: $1,047,000 ($108.60)
Fairfield government finances - Cash and Securities in 2020 (per resident):
- Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $10,766,000 ($1116.69)
| Businesses in Fairfield, IA | ||||
| Name | Count | Name | Count | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Western | 1 | New Balance | 2 | |
| Burger King | 1 | Nike | 1 | |
| Chevrolet | 1 | Pizza Hut | 1 | |
| Curves | 1 | Subway | 1 | |
| FedEx | 4 | Super 8 | 1 | |
| Ford | 1 | U-Haul | 1 | |
| H&R Block | 1 | UPS | 10 | |
| McDonald's | 1 | Walmart | 1 | |
Strongest AM radio stations in Fairfield:
- KMCD (1570 AM; 0 kW; FAIRFIELD, IA; Owner: FAIRFIELD MEDIA GROUP, INC)
- WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
- KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
- WSUI (910 AM; 5 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
- KCJJ (1630 AM; 10 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: RIVER CITY RADIO, INC.)
- WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
- KBIZ (1240 AM; 1 kW; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FAIRFIELD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
- KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
- WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
- WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
- KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
- WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
- WMT (600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
Strongest FM radio stations in Fairfield:
- KHOE (90.5 FM; FAIRFIELD, IA; Owner: FAIRFIELD EDUCATIONAL RADIO STATION)
- KIIK-FM (95.9 FM; FAIRFIELD, IA; Owner: FAIRFIELD MEIDA GROUP, INC.)
- W272AL (102.3 FM; FAIRFIELD, IA; Owner: FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH)
- KRKN (104.3 FM; ELDON, IA; Owner: O-TOWN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- KILJ-FM (105.5 FM; MOUNT PLEASANT, IA; Owner: KILJ, INC.)
- KAYP (89.9 FM; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
- KKNL (97.3 FM; NEW LONDON, IA; Owner: PRITCHARD BROADCASTING CO.)
- KOTM-FM (97.7 FM; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FMC BROADCASTING, INC.)
TV broadcast stations around Fairfield:
- KYOU-TV (Channel 15; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
- KTVO (Channel 3; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KTVO LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
- K55GS (Channel 55; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
- K45EE (Channel 45; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
- K49DX (Channel 49; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
- KGWB-TV (Channel 26; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: BURLINGTON TELEVISION ACQUISITION CORP.)
- K54AF (Channel 54; KEOSAUQUA, ETC., IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
- K33AA (Channel 33; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
- K65GA (Channel 65; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
- K21EM (Channel 21; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
- K31ED (Channel 31; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
- K53FC (Channel 53; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
- K58ER (Channel 58; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
- K51FJ (Channel 51; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
- K23CI (Channel 23; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: OTTUMWA AREA TRANSLATOR SYSTEM, INC.)
- K25DE (Channel 25; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: OTTUMWA AREA TRANSLATOR SYSTEM, INC.)
- K27CV (Channel 27; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: OTTUMWA AREA TRANSLATOR SYSTEM, INC.)
- K10OO (Channel 10; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: RICHARD P. JACKSON, JR.)
- National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
- 47Number of bridges
- 509ft / 155mTotal length
- 96,036Total average daily traffic
- 16,238Total average daily truck traffic
- New bridges - historical statistics
- 11920-1929
- 31950-1959
- 11960-1969
- 31970-1979
- 51980-1989
- 41990-1999
- 262000-2009
- 42010-2019
FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Fairfield)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 160 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Fairfield, IA)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 19 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 4 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 85 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Fairfield)
FAA Registered Aircraft: 20 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Fairfield)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 160 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Fairfield, IA)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 19 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 4 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 85 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Fairfield)
FAA Registered Aircraft: 20 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Fairfield)
2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents
- Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Fairfield, IA
- 32045.8%Outside Fires
- 23834.0%Structure Fires
- 9613.7%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
- 456.4%Other
According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 41. The highest number of fire incidents - 71 took place in 2012, and the least - 3 in 2003. The data has a decreasing trend.
When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (45.8%), and Structure Fires (34.0%).Fire-safe hotels and motels in Fairfield, Iowa:
- Best Western Fairfield Inn, 2200 W Burlington Ave, Fairfield, Iowa 52556 , Phone: (641) 472-2200, Fax: (641) 472-7642
- Super 8, 3001 W Burlington Ave, Fairfield, Iowa 52556 , Phone: (641) 469-2000
- Americinn Hotel & Suites Fairfield, Ia, 2104 S Main St, Fairfield, Iowa 52556 , Phone: (641) 451-6600
| Most common first names in Fairfield, IA among deceased individuals | ||
| Name | Count | Lived (average) |
|---|---|---|
| John | 84 | 75.9 years |
| Mary | 79 | 83.7 years |
| William | 62 | 76.3 years |
| Charles | 57 | 76.5 years |
| James | 54 | 72.3 years |
| Robert | 53 | 74.4 years |
| Ruth | 50 | 80.9 years |
| George | 46 | 78.0 years |
| Helen | 44 | 82.0 years |
| Donald | 42 | 71.4 years |
| Most common last names in Fairfield, IA among deceased individuals | ||
| Last name | Count | Lived (average) |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson | 47 | 78.6 years |
| Smith | 42 | 79.9 years |
| Johnson | 38 | 83.4 years |
| Keller | 28 | 77.7 years |
| Anderson | 26 | 81.1 years |
| Miller | 25 | 79.3 years |
| Davis | 20 | 81.3 years |
| Martin | 19 | 79.6 years |
| Brown | 19 | 79.3 years |
| Messer | 19 | 84.6 years |
Houses and condos
Apartments
- 84.7%Utility gas
- 9.8%Electricity
- 2.5%No fuel used
- 2.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 0.9%Other fuel
- 58.6%Utility gas
- 39.3%Electricity
- 0.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 0.8%No fuel used
- 0.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Fairfield compared to Iowa state average:
- Median household income below state average.
- Median house value below state average.
- Unemployed percentage below state average.
- Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
- Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
- Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
- Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.
Fairfield on our top lists:
- #8 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Malaysia (population 500+)"
- #48 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Other Eastern Asia (population 500+)"
- #54 on the list of "Top 100 cities with shortest commuting times (pop. 5,000+)"
- #75 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in other nonhousehold living situations (population 1,000+)"
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