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Fairbury, NE
City in Jefferson County, Nebraska.
Population
3,888
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,533
ZIP codes
0
Fairbury and its ZIP codes
Fairbury at a glance
- Fairbury is about 60 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 41st among 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- The median household income is $52,995, 31% below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $101,700 (57% below Nebraska) and median rent is $676 a month.
Local data for Fairbury, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fairbury, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,995
Poverty rate
14.9%
Median home value
$101,700
Median rent
$676/mo
Homeownership
67.2%
Bachelor's or higher
17.3%
Median age
41.6
Average commute
13.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (986), Irish Americans (388), Mexican Americans (223).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Fairbury.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,827
3,419 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,466
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$62.9M
FY 2026, $8,682 per person
How people get to work
Fairbury, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.3%
- Carpooled17.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home4.1%
Average one-way commute: 13.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fairbury, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
627
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
3
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 14°F
32.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fairbury, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.3%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Fairbury
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| JansenVillage | 5.6 mi | 0.3 |
| EndicottVillage | 6.3 mi | 0.5 |
| ReynoldsVillage | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| HarbineVillage | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| Steele CityVillage | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| GileadVillage | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| DillerVillage | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| AlexandriaVillage | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| DaykinVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| PlymouthVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Mahaska, KSCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| Hollenberg, KSCity | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| SwantonVillage | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| WesternVillage | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| Narka, KSCity | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| HubbellVillage | 19 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fairbury, NE in?
- Fairbury is in Jefferson County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Fairbury, NE?
- About 3,888 people live in Fairbury, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fairbury?
- Nearby places include Jansen (5.6 mi), Endicott (6.3 mi), Reynolds (10 mi), Harbine (11 mi), Steele City (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023