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Fairfax, OK
Town in Osage County, Oklahoma.
Population
1,076
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,405
ZIP codes
0
Fairfax and its ZIP codes
Fairfax at a glance
- Fairfax is about 24 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $40,000 a year, 38% less than the Oklahoma figure of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $59,300 (70% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $602 a month.
Local data for Fairfax, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fairfax, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,000
Poverty rate
24.7%
Median home value
$59,300
Median rent
$602/mo
Homeownership
85.1%
Bachelor's or higher
15.5%
Median age
47.1
Average commute
25.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (109), Irish Americans (82), Mexican Americans (28).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Osage County. PPP loans are for Fairfax.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,653
8,027 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,372
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$351M
FY 2026, $7,665 per person
How people get to work
Fairfax, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.7%
- Carpooled8.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home2.4%
Average one-way commute: 25.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fairfax, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,076
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
66
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 24°F
37.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fairfax, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.9%
U.S. 33.3% +12.6 pts
Diabetes
14.9%
U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts
Smoking
18.7%
U.S. 12.8% +5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
Cities near Fairfax
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RalstonTown | 4.9 mi | 0.5 |
| BurbankTown | 8.9 mi | 0.3 |
| SkedeeTown | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| ShidlerCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| BlackburnTown | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| PawneeCity | 16 mi | 3.1 |
| Kaw CityCity | 16 mi | 3 |
| Webb CityTown | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| McCordCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 4.4 |
| HominyCity | 20 mi | 2 |
| White EagleCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 5.9 |
| WynonaTown | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| PawhuskaCity | 22 mi | 3.7 |
| ForakerTown | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| Ponca CityCity | 22 mi | 18.4 |
| MaramecTown | 23 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fairfax, OK in?
- Fairfax is in Osage County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Fairfax, OK?
- About 1,076 people live in Fairfax, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fairfax?
- Nearby places include Ralston (4.9 mi), Burbank (8.9 mi), Skedee (13 mi), Shidler (15 mi), Blackburn (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023