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Fairmont, NE
Village in Fillmore County, Nebraska.
Population
635
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
552
ZIP codes
0
Fairmont and its ZIP codes
Fairmont at a glance
- Fairmont is about 21 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $73,750 a year, 4% less than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $73,600 (69% below Nebraska) and median rent is $685 a month.
Local data for Fairmont, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fairmont, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,750
Poverty rate
15.5%
Median home value
$73,600
Median rent
$685/mo
Homeownership
83.9%
Bachelor's or higher
9.1%
Median age
59.0
Average commute
19.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (220), Irish Americans (78), Swedish Americans (28).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fillmore County. PPP loans are for Fairmont.
Unemployment rate
1.9%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,416
2,378 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$79,223
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$65.7M
FY 2026, $11,842 per person
How people get to work
Fairmont, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.5%
- Carpooled11.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.0%
- Worked from home3.0%
Average one-way commute: 19.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fairmont, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
585
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
5
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 13°F
27.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fairmont, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.3%
U.S. 33.3% +9.0 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Fairmont
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GraftonVillage | 6.8 mi | 0.3 |
| GenevaCity | 7.2 mi | 2.3 |
| ExeterVillage | 7.2 mi | 0.6 |
| McCool JunctionVillage | 7.4 mi | 0.5 |
| LushtonVillage | 9.5 mi | 0.1 |
| CordovaVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| MilliganVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| SuttonCity | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| StrangVillage | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| YorkCity | 15 mi | 6.6 |
| HendersonCity | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| FriendCity | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| ShickleyVillage | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| OhiowaVillage | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| Beaver CrossingVillage | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| SaronvilleVillage | 19 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fairmont, NE in?
- Fairmont is in Fillmore County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Fairmont, NE?
- About 635 people live in Fairmont, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fairmont?
- Nearby places include Grafton (6.8 mi), Geneva (7.2 mi), Exeter (7.2 mi), McCool Junction (7.4 mi), Lushton (9.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023