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Fairburn, SD
Town in Custer County, South Dakota.
Population
61
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
187
ZIP codes
0
Fairburn and its ZIP codes
Fairburn at a glance
- Fairburn is about 16 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Custer County. PPP loans are for Fairburn.
Unemployment rate
2.2%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,345
2,690 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,654
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$117M
FY 2026, $14,123 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Fairburn, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,618
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
44
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 15°F
21.2 inches of rain a year
Cities near Fairburn
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HermosaTown | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| Buffalo GapTown | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| KeystoneTown | 18 mi | 3 |
| OralCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.7 |
| PringleTown | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| CusterCity | 20 mi | 2.6 |
| Maverick JunctionCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.4 |
| Hot SpringsCity | 22 mi | 4.3 |
| Colonial Pine HillsCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 15.3 |
| CaputaCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.3 |
| Hill CityCity | 25 mi | 1.3 |
| Green ValleyCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 3.8 |
| Rapid CityCity | 26 mi | 56 |
| Rapid ValleyCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 6.4 |
| SmithwickCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.9 |
| AngosturaCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 12.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fairburn, SD in?
- Fairburn is in Custer County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Fairburn, SD?
- About 61 people live in Fairburn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fairburn?
- Nearby places include Hermosa (11 mi), Buffalo Gap (15 mi), Keystone (18 mi), Oral (20 mi), Pringle (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023