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Fairfield, TN
Census-designated place in Sumner County, Tennessee.
Population
351
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
354
ZIP codes
0
Fairfield and its ZIP codes
Fairfield at a glance
- Fairfield is about 2.1 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sumner County. PPP loans are for Fairfield.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,571
62,901 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,326
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.2B
FY 2026, $6,196 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Fairfield, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
809
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
598
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 27°F
54.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fairfield, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.0%
U.S. 33.3% +9.7 pts
Diabetes
9.4%
U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts
Smoking
22.7%
U.S. 12.8% +9.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.0%
U.S. 11.1% +1.9 pts
Cities near Fairfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Oak GroveCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 1.3 |
| WestmorelandTown | 6.4 mi | 4.7 |
| BransfordCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 4 |
| BethpageCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 1.3 |
| PortlandCity | 10 mi | 15.1 |
| GraballCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2 |
| MitchellvilleCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| Scottsville, KYCity | 12 mi | 6.6 |
| New DealCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| Castalian SpringsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.8 |
| CottontownCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.5 |
| Franklin, KYCity | 16 mi | 15.1 |
| Walnut GroveCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.8 |
| GallatinCity | 18 mi | 35.3 |
| Plano, KYCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1 |
| Woodburn, KYCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fairfield, TN in?
- Fairfield is in Sumner County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Fairfield, TN?
- About 351 people live in Fairfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fairfield?
- Nearby places include Oak Grove (4.1 mi), Westmoreland (6.4 mi), Bransford (8 mi), Bethpage (9.8 mi), Portland (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023