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Fairfield, Illinois

Introduction to Fairfield, Illinois

Fairfield, Illinois, in Wayne county, is 51 miles NW of Evansville, Indiana and 105 miles E of St. Louis, Missouri. About 5,421 people live in Fairfield.

Fairfield History

Fairfield is the county seat of the Wayne County. It was the hometown of the notorious Shelton Brothers Gang, Kenneth Michael Kays, who was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his contribution in the Vietnam War, and country music singer and songwriter Lance Miller.

Fairfield and nearby Attractions

  • Green River State Wildlife Area
  • Bishop Hill Heritage Museum
  • Bickelhaupt Arboretum
  • Ronald Reagan's Birthplace

Things To Do In Fairfield

Local historical sites include the Angel Mounds State Historic Site, the George Rogers Clark National Historical Park and the New Harmony State Historic Site. The Sam Dale Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area offers swimming, fishing, camping and hiking opportunities as well. Local museums include Cedarhurst, the Evansville Museum of Arts & Science and Hands On Discovery.

Fairfield Transportation

Williamson County Regional Airport is nearby.

Fairfield Higher Education

Nearby colleges and universities include Frontier Community College, Henderson Community College, Rend Lake College and the University of Southern Indiana.

High Points

Fairfield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyFairfield Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophyFairfield Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 14%Fairfield Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Fairfield Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Fairfield, IL

Comparing Fairfield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Well-Paid Single Men22
Male Share of the Population11
Racial Diversity14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty43
People in Middle Class or Better32
Median Family Income22
College Educated Adults24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use56
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Property Taxes99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
Housing Recently Built24

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