1963 · 1963 Cullman tornado · Wikimedia Commons
Fairview’s story
Fairview in pictures
4 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
FairviewAL
A town of 796. Public schools that outperform most of Alabama.
Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0
Population
796
residents
Typical home
$251K
+2.9% in a year
Household income
$56K
median
Median age
33.9
years
Jobs based here
99
A commuter town
What makes Fairview stand out
The thing Fairview does most differently from other towns.
Small town
796 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Fairview’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Fairview. Another town gets a different order.
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Fairview
Most working residents leave Fairview for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Cullman (26%), Huntsville (11%) and Birmingham (8%). Half commute less than 15 miles.
0%work in town
Where working residents work
In Fairview0%
Cullman26%
Huntsville11%
Birmingham8%
South Vinemont3%
15 mi
median commute distance
99
jobs based in Fairview
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Schools
Fairview’s public schools outperform 70% of Alabama districts
The public schools Fairview’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 70% of Alabama’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
B+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Elementary School | PK–5 | 601 | B+ |
| Fairview Middle School | 6–8 | 291 | B |
| Fairview High School | 9–12 | 512 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within AL on state tests and graduationAll 3 schools →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Fairview has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 31°, and snow is almost unheard of.
89°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter33–53°
Spring49–72°
Summer67–88°
Fall50–73°
Nov 1
typical first frost
Mar 31
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
89°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Fairview is
Fairview beats the Alabama average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
32 measures vs. Alabama
7 better25 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Fairview | AL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.8% | 9.6% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 14.7% | 19.2% |
Cullman Regional Medical Center
8.1 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 45% of U.S. communities.
45risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Housing
A typical Fairview home is worth about $251K
The typical Fairview home is worth about $251,000, up 2.9% in a year, close to the Alabama typical home.
$251KZillow home value
Typical home value
Fairview$251K
Alabama$242K
+2.9%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Fairview for work
Where Fairview’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
99jobs based in Fairview
0%of working residents work in town
15 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Fairview
Town in Alabama, United States
Fairview is a town in Cullman County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2020 census, Fairview had a population of 543. It incorporated in 1968.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 543
- Area
- 2.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 938 ft
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