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Fairplay, CO
Town in Park County, Colorado.
Population
1,067
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
928
ZIP codes
0
Fairplay and its ZIP codes
Fairplay at a glance
- Fairplay is about 16 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- The median household income is $107,976, 13% above the Colorado median of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $431,300 (20% below Colorado) and median rent is $2,166 a month.
Local data for Fairplay, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fairplay, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$107,976
Poverty rate
4.6%
Median home value
$431,300
Median rent
$2,166/mo
Homeownership
44.9%
Bachelor's or higher
34.8%
Median age
37.7
Average commute
33.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (292), German Americans (202), Norwegian Americans (69).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Park County. PPP loans are for Fairplay.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,198
3,117 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,741
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$133M
FY 2026, $7,630 per person
How people get to work
Fairplay, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone39.7%
- Carpooled18.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other23.4%
- Worked from home18.7%
Average one-way commute: 33.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fairplay, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
998
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
25
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
71° / 10°F
15.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fairplay, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.1%
U.S. 33.3% -9.2 pts
Diabetes
7.8%
U.S. 12.1% -4.3 pts
Smoking
12.1%
U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Fairplay
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AlmaTown | 5.4 mi | 0.4 |
| Blue RiverTown | 14 mi | 2.4 |
| LeadvilleCity | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| Leadville NorthCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.4 |
| HartselCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| Twin LakesCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 6.7 |
| BreckenridgeTown | 19 mi | 6 |
| Copper MountainCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 32.1 |
| FriscoTown | 25 mi | 1.7 |
| MontezumaTown | 26 mi | 0.1 |
| KeystoneCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 41.4 |
| DillonTown | 27 mi | 1.5 |
| Buena VistaTown | 28 mi | 3.5 |
| Red CliffTown | 28 mi | 0.2 |
| Johnson VillageCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fairplay, CO in?
- Fairplay is in Park County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Fairplay, CO?
- About 1,067 people live in Fairplay, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fairplay?
- Nearby places include Alma (5.4 mi), Blue River (14 mi), Leadville (16 mi), Leadville North (17 mi), Hartsel (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023