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Fairfax, MO
City in Atchison County, Missouri.
Population
702
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,508
ZIP codes
0
Fairfax and its ZIP codes
Fairfax at a glance
- Fairfax is about 17 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $56,250, 20% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $90,500 (61% below Missouri) and median rent is $550 a month.
Local data for Fairfax, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fairfax, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,250
Poverty rate
12.7%
Median home value
$90,500
Median rent
$550/mo
Homeownership
72.8%
Bachelor's or higher
12.1%
Median age
47.2
Average commute
23.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (179), Irish Americans (178), French Americans (12).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Atchison County. PPP loans are for Fairfax.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,110
1,706 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,911
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$41.21M
FY 2026, $7,768 per person
How people get to work
Fairfax, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.2%
- Carpooled5.2%
- Public transit4.4%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home4.1%
Average one-way commute: 23.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fairfax, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
403
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
7
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 15°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fairfax, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.6%
U.S. 33.3% +8.3 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
18.8%
U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities near Fairfax
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TarkioCity | 7 mi | 1.4 |
| CorningTown | 7.1 mi | 0.1 |
| Rock PortCity | 8.8 mi | 2.8 |
| CraigCity | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| Phelps CityCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| Barada, NEVillage | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| WestboroCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Brownville, NEVillage | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| Nemaha, NEVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| WatsonVillage | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| Mound CityCity | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| QuitmanCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| BigelowVillage | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| SkidmoreCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| Shubert, NEVillage | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| Burlington JunctionCity | 19 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fairfax, MO in?
- Fairfax is in Atchison County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Fairfax, MO?
- About 702 people live in Fairfax, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fairfax?
- Nearby places include Tarkio (7 mi), Corning (7.1 mi), Rock Port (8.8 mi), Craig (10 mi), Phelps City (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023