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Fairfield, Iowa

Introduction to Fairfield, Iowa

Fairfield, Iowa, in Jefferson county, is located 50 miles SW of Iowa City, Iowa (center to center) and 187 miles NW of St. Louis, Missouri. Approximately 9,509 people live in Fairfield.

Fairfield History

Fairfield is the county seat of Jefferson Count, which was created on January 21, 1839 and was named in the honor of Thomas Jefferson, the 3rd President of the United States. The city hosted the first and second State Fair of Iowa. Around 22 buildings of the City of Fairfield are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Fairfield and nearby Attractions

  • Lake Darling State Park
  • Johnny Clock Museum
  • Jefferson County Park
  • Fairfield Golf and Country Club
  • Midwest Old Threshers Heritage Museums
  • Lacey Keosauqua State Park

Things To Do In Fairfield

Fairfield offers many parks and playgrounds. Some of these include the Howard Park, Forest Park, Woodthrush Woods State Preserve and Southwood Park. You can also enjoy fishing at the Waterworks Park. The Roosevelt Aquatic Center provides facilities for indoor swimming all through the year. The Fairfield Golf and Country Club and Walton Golf Club are an ideal destination for the golf lovers. Events such as the Greater Jefferson County Fair and National Trails Day are organized by the city every year.

Fairfield Transportation

One can avail flights from Southeast Iowa Regional Airport.

Fairfield Higher Education

Maharishi University of Management is located in the city. Indian Hills Community College, Kirkwood Community College, University of Iowa, and several other colleges and universities also offer facilities for higher studies.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyFairfield Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyFairfield College Educated Adults
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyFairfield Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 7%Fairfield Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Fairfield, IA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population98
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Women58
Senior Citizens53
Well-Paid Single Men56
Racial Diversity510
Children Under 5 Years Old23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married31
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults910
Median Family Income57
People in Middle Class or Better43
People Above Poverty31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use48

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Rents84
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Affordability of Property Taxes73
Housing Recently Built37

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime53
Low Violent Crime53

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