Fairfield, North Carolina

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Population in 2010: 258.
Males: 136  (53.0%)
Females: 122  (47.0%)
Median resident age:

16.9 years
North Carolina median age:

39.2 years

Zip codes: 27826.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $44,580
Fairfield:

$44,580
NC:

$67,481

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $19,800

Fairfield CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $125,786
Fairfield:

$125,786
NC:

$280,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $123,537; detached houses: $121,217
March 2022 cost of living index in Fairfield: 79.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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Ancestries: American (66.5%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Greensboro, NC (1.4 miles , pop. 223,891).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (370.7 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Greensboro, NC (1.2 miles ),
Summerfield, NC (2.8 miles ),
McLeansville, NC (3.0 miles ),
Jamestown, NC (3.1 miles ),
Pleasant Garden, NC (3.2 miles ),
Oak Ridge, NC (3.2 miles ),
Forest Oaks, NC (3.2 miles ),
Sedalia, NC (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 36.10 N, Longitude: 79.82 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 336

Distribution of median household income in Fairfield, NC in 2022
Distribution of house value in Fairfield, NC in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.7%
North Carolina:

3.2%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 98.2. This is worse than average.

City:

98.2
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2008 was 0.415. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 1.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.415
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 5.79. This is about average. Closest monitor was 1.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.79
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.120. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 0.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.120
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 30.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 1.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

30.0
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 15.4. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 1.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

15.4
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 10.4. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 1.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.4
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Fairfield-area historical tornado activity is slightly below North Carolina state average. It is 24% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/5/1989, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 17.8 miles away from the Fairfield place center injured 30 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/22/1985, a category F3 tornado 22.5 miles away from the place center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Fairfield-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Carolina state average. It is 33% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 162.7 miles away from Fairfield center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 75.7 miles away from Fairfield center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 269.9 miles away from the city center
On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 215.9 miles away from the city center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 147.7 miles away from the city center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 149.8 miles away from Fairfield center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Hyde County (24) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 8

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 19, Fire: 1, Snowfall: 1, Storm: 1, Tornado: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Fairfield:

  • HUMANA HOSPITAL-GREENSBORO (Hospital, about 1 miles away; GREENSBORO, NC)
  • CHARTER GREENSBORO BEHAVIORAL HLTH SYS (Hospital, about 2 miles away; GREENSBORO, NC)
  • WESLEY LONG COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 2 miles away; GREENSBORO, NC)
  • RHA/HOWELL CARE CENTERS/HOLDEN (Hospital, about 2 miles away; GREENSBORO, NC)
  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER - GREENSBORO (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; GREENSBORO, NC)
  • GREENSBORO HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; GREENSBORO, NC)
  • MOSES H CONE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, THE Acute Care Hospitals (about 2 miles away; GREENSBORO, NC)

Airports located in Fairfield:

Amtrak stations near Fairfield:

  • 3 miles: GREENSBORO (2603 OAKLAND AVE.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service.
  • 15 miles: HIGH POINT (100 W. HIGH ST.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Fairfield:

  • University of North Carolina at Greensboro (about 3 miles; Greensboro, NC; Full-time enrollment: 16,174)
  • North Carolina A & T State University (about 4 miles; Greensboro, NC; FT enrollment: 9,805)
  • Guilford College (about 4 miles; Greensboro, NC; FT enrollment: 2,211)
  • Guilford Technical Community College (about 10 miles; Jamestown, NC; FT enrollment: 13,068)
  • High Point University (about 14 miles; High Point, NC; FT enrollment: 4,240)
  • Elon University (about 18 miles; Elon, NC; FT enrollment: 6,403)
  • Winston-Salem State University (about 23 miles; Winston-Salem, NC; FT enrollment: 5,378)

Points of interest:

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Church in Fairfield: Star Zion Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attractions: Mattamuskeet Outfitters (Tours & Charters; 6216 Nc Highway 94), Lakeside Farms Guide Service (Tours & Charters; Highway 94).

Hyde County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.4 people
North Carolina:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

71.7%
Whole state:

66.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

3.8%
Whole state:

5.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.9% of all households
5 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010

Banks with branches in Fairfield (2011 data):

  • The East Carolina Bank: Fairfield Branch at State Highway 94, branch established on 1973/06/14. Info updated 2010/05/27: Bank assets: $921.7 mil, Deposits: $797.6 mil, headquarters in Engelhard, NC, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 25 total offices, Holding Company: Ecb Bancorp, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Fairfield:

Marital status in Fairfield, NC
  • Never married: 18.4%
  • Now married: 49.6%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 12.9%
  • Divorced: 19.1%

For population 25 years and over in Fairfield:

  • High school or higher: 83.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.3
North Carolina average:

11.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Fairfield, NC (based on Hyde County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant73614
Evangelical Protestant33413
Other1-
Catholic--
None4,739-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
Hyde County:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

2.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Hyde County:

1.92 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
This county:

11.50 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

4.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 10
Hyde County:

19.17 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.57 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Hyde County:

12.0%
North Carolina:

9.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

31.2%
North Carolina:

28.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

13.1%
North Carolina:

15.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Fairfield:

  • WWBG (1470 AM; 10 kW; GREENSBORO, NC; Owner: TRUTH BROADCASTING COPORATION)
  • WTRU (830 AM; 50 kW; KERNERSVILLE, NC; Owner: TRUTH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WKEW (1400 AM; 1 kW; GREENSBORO, NC; Owner: TRUTH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WCOG (1320 AM; 5 kW; GREENSBORO, NC; Owner: TRUTH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WEAL (1510 AM; daytime; 1 kW; GREENSBORO, NC)
  • WPET (950 AM; 1 kW; GREENSBORO, NC; Owner: ENTERCOM GREENSBORO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WSML (1200 AM; 10 kW; GRAHAM, NC; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WPTF (680 AM; 50 kW; RALEIGH, NC; Owner: FIRST STATE COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WPCM (920 AM; 5 kW; BURLINGTON-GRAHAM, NC; Owner: CAROLINA RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WFTK (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; WAKE FOREST, NC; Owner: POSITIVE RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WIST (790 AM; 2 kW; THOMASVILLE, NC; Owner: GHB RADIO, INC.)
  • WSJS (600 AM; 5 kW; WINSTON-SALEM, NC)
  • WKXR (1260 AM; 5 kW; ASHEBORO, NC; Owner: RANDOLPH BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Fairfield:

  • WNAA (90.1 FM; GREENSBORO, NC; Owner: NC AGRICULTURAL & TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WUAG (103.1 FM; GREENSBORO, NC; Owner: U. OF NORTH CAROLINA AT GREENSBORO)
  • WOZN (98.7 FM; GREENSBORO, NC; Owner: ENTERCOM GREENSBORO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WVBZ (100.3 FM; HIGH POINT, NC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WQMG-FM (97.1 FM; GREENSBORO, NC; Owner: ENTERCOM GREENSBORO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WMAG (99.5 FM; HIGH POINT, NC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WJMH (102.1 FM; REIDSVILLE, NC; Owner: ENTERCOM GREENSBORO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WMQX-FM (93.1 FM; WINSTON-SALEM, NC; Owner: ENTERCOM GREENSBORO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WQFS (90.9 FM; GREENSBORO, NC; Owner: GUILFORD COLLEGE)
  • WFDD (88.5 FM; WINSTON-SALEM, NC; Owner: WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY)
  • WKRR (92.3 FM; ASHEBORO, NC; Owner: DICK BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC. OF TENNESSEE)
  • WKZL (107.5 FM; WINSTON-SALEM, NC; Owner: DICK BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC. OF TENNESSEE)
  • WGBT (94.5 FM; EDEN, NC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKXU (101.1 FM; BURLINGTON, NC; Owner: CAROLINA RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WIST-FM (98.3 FM; THOMASVILLE, NC; Owner: WEAM QUALITY RADIO CORP.)
  • WTQR (104.1 FM; WINSTON-SALEM, NC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHPE-FM (95.5 FM; HIGH POINT, NC; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • W243AL (96.5 FM; BROWNS SUMMIT, NC; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • W285DJ (104.9 FM; MOUNT AIRY, NC; Owner: TRIAD FAMILY NETWORK, INC,)
  • WRSN (93.9 FM; BURLINGTON, NC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

TV broadcast stations around Fairfield:

  • WFMY-TV (Channel 2; GREENSBORO, NC; Owner: WFMY TELEVISION CORPORATION)
  • WUPN-TV (Channel 48; GREENSBORO, NC; Owner: WUPN LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WXLV-TV (Channel 45; WINSTON-SALEM, NC; Owner: WXLV LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WTWB-TV (Channel 20; LEXINGTON, NC; Owner: WTWB OF THE TRIAD, LLC)
  • WLXI-TV (Channel 61; GREENSBORO, NC; Owner: TRI-STATE CHRISTIAN TV, INC.)
  • WGPX (Channel 16; BURLINGTON, NC; Owner: PAXSON GREENSBORO LICENSE, INC.)
  • WGHP (Channel 8; HIGH POINT, NC; Owner: WGHP LICENSE, INC.)
  • WUNC-TV (Channel 4; CHAPEL HILL, NC; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA)
  • WRAZ (Channel 50; RALEIGH, NC; Owner: WRAZ-TV, INC.)
  • WXIV-LP (Channel 14; REIDSVILLE, NC; Owner: CAROLINA BLUE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 423ft / 129mTotal length
  • 5,300Total average daily traffic
  • 359Total average daily truck traffic
  • 10,600Total future (year 2025) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Fairfield)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Lat: 35.565361 Lon: -76.239583, Call Sign: WRUJ970,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.840 MHz, 160.035 MHz, Grant Date: 09/03/2022, Expiration Date: 09/03/2032, Certifier: Joseph Williams, Registrant: Cara Enterprises, Inc., Las Vegas, NV 89140, Phone: (702) 838-9728, Fax: (702) 363-4607, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • STATION, 1/10 Mi E Of Hwy 94 On Sr 1305 (Lat: 35.545167 Lon: -76.221306), Structure height: 48.8 m, Call Sign: WNTT525,
    Assigned Frequencies: 958.250 MHz, 958.450 MHz, Grant Date: 10/20/1998, Expiration Date: 11/16/2008, Cancellation Date: 01/17/2009, Phone: (919) 553-4658


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KD4MBG, Licensee ID: L00724852, Grant Date: 06/13/2015, Expiration Date: 06/13/2025, Certifier: Lonnie W Cahoon Jr, Registrant: Lonnie W Cahoon Jr, 21540 Nc Hwy 94, Fairfield, NC 27826



FAA Registered Aircraft:

9 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Fairfield)
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Fairfield, NC
  • 50.0%Electricity
  • 44.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Fairfield compared to North Carolina state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

Fairfield on our top lists:

  • #2 on the list of "Top 100 most racially diverse cities"
There are 2 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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