Logan Cabin, State Route 101 · Library of Congress
Fairfield’s story
Fairfield in pictures
1 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
Explore the history →FairfieldIN
A town of 1,233. Healthier than 67% of U.S. towns.
Population
1,233
−0.1% since 2010
Median home value
$325K
Census ACS
Household income
$103K
median
Median age
42.9
years
Jobs based here
101
A commuter town
What makes Fairfield stand out
The thing Fairfield does most differently from other towns.
Small town
1,233 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
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Fairfield’s report card
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Residents weigh in
Fairfield is #8 of 599 in IN for “Lowest obesity”. Fair?
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Weather
Forecast →60°
Clear
H 65° · L 45°
Local news
All →- New Fairfield has a new burger spot serving smash burgers and 'dirty dogs'CT Insider · Oct 1
- Award-Winning Author and Fairfield Professor Phil Klay Named President of PEN AmericaFairfield University · Oct 1
- LONGTIME WROY/WRUL GENERAL MANAGER JC TINSLEY ACCEPTS NEW POSITIONwfiwradio.com · Sep 30
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Fairfield. Another town gets a different order.
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Fairfield
Most working residents leave Fairfield for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Fort Wayne (18%), Auburn (9%) and Ashley (7%). Half commute less than 15 miles.
0%work in town
Where working residents work
In Fairfield0%
Fort Wayne18%
Auburn9%
Ashley7%
Angola6%
15 mi
median commute distance
101
jobs based in Fairfield
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Health
Healthier than 33% of U.S. towns
Fairfield beats the Indiana average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
CHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Indiana
2 better29 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Fairfield | IN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 7.2% | 8.4% |
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 6.7% | 7.7% |
| Fewer women getting mammograms | 69.1% | 76.4% |
Parkview Noble Hospital
8.5 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
51st
percentile among IN towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 19% of U.S. communities.
19risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Fairfield has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 36 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
36″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter19–34°
Spring38–59°
Summer59–81°
Fall42–62°
Oct 10
typical first frost
May 2
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Fairfield for work
Where Fairfield’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
101jobs based in Fairfield
0%of working residents work in town
15 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Fairfield
Township in Indiana, United States
Fairfield Township is one of fifteen townships in DeKalb County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,367, representing a tiny decline from 1,368 at the 2010 census, and it contained 661 housing units.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,367
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 958 ft
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