Fairfield township, Ohio
Fairfield township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Fairfield township is a geographic entity located in Highland County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 3,653. The land area covers 39.69 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 3,653 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 32.6 yrs | ±5.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,388 | ±146 | 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 | 1,480 | ±160 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,388 | ±146 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 92 | ±77 |
| Median Home Value | $185,000 | ±$29,549 |
| Median Gross Rent | $938 | ±$166 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $72,972 | ±$5,400 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,744 | ±$3,458 |
| Poverty Rate | 7% | ±2.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 257 | ±87 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.1% | ±1.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,903 | ±178 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.2% | ±3.4% |
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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TOWNSHIP OF FAIRFIELD
GUS Population: 3,667 (2024)
ID: 191201
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP FISCAL OFFICER
12624 ANTIOCH ROAD, LEESBURG OH 45135
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COUNTY OF HIGHLAND
GUS Population: 43,785 (2024)
ID: 132372
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
119 GOVERNOR FORAKER PACE, HILLSBORO OH 45133
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Fairfield | 06-08 | Fairfield, OH | |
| Regular School Fairfield | 06-08 | Fairfield, OH | |
| Regular School Fairfield | KG-05 | Fairfield, OH | |
| Regular School Fairfield | KG-05 | Fairfield, OH | |
| Regular School Fairfield | 09-10 | Fairfield, OH | |
| Regular School Fairfield | 09-12 | Fairfield, OH | |
| Regular School Fairfield | KG-05 | Fairfield, OH | |
| Regular School Fairfield | PK-05 | Fairfield, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Washington, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | South Salem, OH |
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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Southern State Community College
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College | 7.7 mi away | 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro, OH, 45133-9406 |
9373933431
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LEESBURG BRANCH
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Library | 0.7 mi away | 240 E. MAIN, LEESBURG, OH, 45135 |
(937) 780-7295
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Wilmington College
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College | 15.8 mi away | 1870 Quaker Way, Wilmington, OH, 45177 |
8003419318
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NEW VIENNA BRANCH
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Library | 7.3 mi away | 114 W MAIN ST, NEW VIENNA, OH, 45159 |
(937) 987-4200
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GREENFIELD BRANCH
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Library | 8.4 mi away | 1125 JEFFERSON STREET, GREENFIELD, OH, 45123 |
(937) 981-3772
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HIGHLAND COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 9.9 mi away | 10 WILLETTSVILLE PIKE, HILLSBORO, OH, 45133 |
(937) 393-3114
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ROCKY FORK BRANCH
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Library | 10.4 mi away | 11125 NORTH SHORE DRIVE, HILLSBORO, OH, 45133 |
(937) 661-6866
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SABINA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.3 mi away | 11 E. ELM ST., SABINA, OH, 45169 |
(937) 584-2319
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SOUTH SALEM BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 13.2 mi away | 4297 BROADWAY ST, SOUTH SALEM, OH, 45681 |
(937) 981-2400
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LYNCHBURG BRANCH
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Library | 14.3 mi away | 102 S. MAIN, LYNCHBURG, OH, 45142 |
(937) 364-2511
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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 HILLSBORO, OH US, located 7.8 miles from Fairfield township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38.8° | 19.4° | 29.1° | 3.44" | 6.9" |
| February | 42.5° | 21.5° | 32.0° | 3.26" | 5.0" |
| March | 52.5° | 29.4° | 40.9° | 4.20" | 3.4" |
| April | 64.7° | 39.2° | 52.0° | 4.85" | 0.2" |
| May | 73.6° | 49.9° | 61.8° | 5.06" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.5° | 58.5° | 70.0° | 4.82" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.6° | 61.8° | 73.2° | 4.25" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.4° | 60.2° | 71.8° | 3.72" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.0° | 53.0° | 65.5° | 3.17" | 0.0" |
| October | 66.7° | 41.8° | 54.3° | 3.19" | 0.2" |
| November | 53.8° | 31.6° | 42.7° | 3.10" | 0.2" |
| December | 43.1° | 24.6° | 33.8° | 3.62" | 2.2" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leesburg village | Village | 0.3 mi | — |
| Highland village | Village | 2.4 mi | — |
| New Vienna village | Village | 7.4 mi | — |
| Greenfield village | Village | 9.0 mi | — |
| Hillsboro city | City | 9.2 mi | — |
| Highland Holiday CDP | CDP | 10.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3907126026. • 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.