Fairfax city, Minnesota
Fairfax city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Fairfax city is a geographic entity located in Renville County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,203. The land area covers 1.31 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,203 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 40.9 yrs | ±5.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 408 | ±58 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 453 | ±64 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 408 | ±58 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 45 | ±33 |
| Median Home Value | $116,300 | ±$11,616 |
| Median Gross Rent | $432 | ±$139 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $60,172 | ±$6,567 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,503 | ±$4,422 |
| Poverty Rate | 19.6% | ±8.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 201 | ±92 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.9% | ±1.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 475 | ±98 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 84.8% | ±7.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 1,217 (2024)
ID: 106887
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: CITY ADMINISTRATOR
PO BOX K, FAIRFAX MN 55332-0911
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GUS Population: 14,453 (2024)
ID: 184134
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
105 S 5TH ST, STE 315, OLIVIA MN 56277-1588
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | HECTOR, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | HECTOR, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | FRANKLIN, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | MORGAN, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | GIBBON, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | BUFFALO LAKE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | NEW ULM, MN | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 11-12 | NEW ULM, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-KG | NEW ULM, MN | |
| 1 Nearby | 2-17 | NEW ULM, MN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Martin Luther College
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College | 19.8 mi away | 1995 Luther Ct, New Ulm, MN, 56073-3965 |
5073548221211
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FAIRFAX PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.2 mi away | 101 1ST STREET SE, FAIRFAX, MN, 55332 |
(507) 426-7269
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GIBBON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.8 mi away | 1050 ADAMS AVE, GIBBON, MN, 55335 |
(507) 834-6640
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MORGAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.6 mi away | 210 VERNON AVENUE, MORGAN, MN, 56266 |
(507) 249-3153
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HECTOR PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.0 mi away | 126 MAIN ST S, HECTOR, MN, 55342 |
(320) 848-2841
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SLEEPY EYE: DYCKMAN FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 16.0 mi away | 345 WEST MAIN STREET, SLEEPY EYE, MN, 56085 |
(507) 794-7655
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WINTHROP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.7 mi away | 305 N. MAIN ST., WINTHROP, MN, 55396 |
(507) 647-5308
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BIRD ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.4 mi away | 260 S. MAIN, BIRD ISLAND, MN, 55310 |
(320) 365-4640
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REDWOOD FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.3 mi away | 509 SOUTH LINCOLN STREET, REDWOOD FALLS, MN, 56283 |
(507) 616-7420
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NEW ULM PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.7 mi away | 17 NORTH BROADWAY, NEW ULM, MN, 56073 |
(507) 359-8331
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at REDWOOD FALLS MUNI AP, MN US, located 17.7 miles from Fairfax city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.4° | 5.7° | 14.6° | 0.58" | — |
| February | 27.8° | 9.6° | 18.7° | 0.67" | — |
| March | 40.5° | 22.5° | 31.5° | 1.50" | — |
| April | 56.6° | 34.9° | 45.7° | 2.64" | — |
| May | 69.9° | 47.5° | 58.7° | 3.65" | — |
| June | 79.8° | 58.1° | 68.9° | 4.66" | — |
| July | 83.6° | 61.6° | 72.6° | 3.37" | — |
| August | 81.0° | 59.0° | 70.0° | 4.00" | — |
| September | 74.3° | 50.2° | 62.3° | 2.85" | — |
| October | 59.2° | 37.3° | 48.3° | 2.21" | — |
| November | 42.2° | 23.9° | 33.1° | 1.19" | — |
| December | 28.2° | 11.7° | 20.0° | 0.69" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Franklin city | City | 7.9 mi | — |
| Gibbon city | City | 9.8 mi | — |
| Morgan city | City | 12.6 mi | — |
| Morton city | City | 13.0 mi | — |
| Evan city | City | 13.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2712920222. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.