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Fairmount, IN
Town in Grant County, Indiana.
Population
2,662
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,678
ZIP codes
0
Fairmount and its ZIP codes
Fairmount at a glance
- Fairmount is about 8.8 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 192nd among 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
- The median household income is $51,739, 28% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $103,200 (53% below Indiana) and median rent is $1,026 a month.
Local data for Fairmount, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fairmount, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,739
Poverty rate
25.7%
Median home value
$103,200
Median rent
$1,026/mo
Homeownership
78.3%
Bachelor's or higher
11.1%
Median age
33.4
Average commute
23.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (569), Irish Americans (246), French Americans (127).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grant County. PPP loans are for Fairmount.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,159
27,713 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,373
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$510M
FY 2026, $7,649 per person
How people get to work
Fairmount, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.5%
- Carpooled6.1%
- Public transit1.8%
- Walked6.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home2.6%
Average one-way commute: 23.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fairmount, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
391
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
66
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 18°F
41.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fairmount, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.3%
U.S. 33.3% +10.0 pts
Diabetes
17.9%
U.S. 12.1% +5.8 pts
Smoking
21.6%
U.S. 12.8% +8.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
Cities near Fairmount
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FowlertonTown | 4 mi | 0.2 |
| JonesboroCity | 4.3 mi | 0.9 |
| Gas CityCity | 5.7 mi | 5 |
| SummitvilleTown | 5.9 mi | 0.6 |
| MatthewsTown | 8.2 mi | 0.4 |
| UplandTown | 8.8 mi | 3.1 |
| MarionCity | 9 mi | 15.7 |
| Point IsabelCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.6 |
| HerbstCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.1 |
| GastonTown | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| SwayzeeTown | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| OrestesTown | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| AlexandriaCity | 11 mi | 3 |
| Shamrock LakesTown | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| SweetserTown | 12 mi | 1 |
| SimsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fairmount, IN in?
- Fairmount is in Grant County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Fairmount, IN?
- About 2,662 people live in Fairmount, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fairmount?
- Nearby places include Fowlerton (4 mi), Jonesboro (4.3 mi), Gas City (5.7 mi), Summitville (5.9 mi), Matthews (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023