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Fairfield

A township of 1,233 people in DeKalb County, Indiana
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About Fairfield

Township in Indiana, United States
1,367Population
36 sq miArea
958 ftElevation

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.

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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.

Fort Wayne
18%
Auburn
9%
Ashley
7%
Angola
6%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Fairfield →

Health in Fairfield

C

Health Grade C

Healthier than 33% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Indiana

2better than IN·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 29 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Parkview Noble HospitalKendallville · 8.5 mi · ER
Bowen Center AuburnAuburn · 9.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 46730, 46705, 46793 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Fairfield →

Natural hazards in Fairfield

19
Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 19% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Fairfield →

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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.

34° / 19°Winter
59° / 38°Spring
81° / 59°Summer
62° / 42°Fall
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Nearest: Kendallville Public LibraryKendallville · 6.7 miles · 58 hrs a week
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