Fair Play is a city in western Polk County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2020 census, Fair Play had a population of 422. It is part of the Springfield, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Town numbers

ZIP code65649

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Living in Fair Play

Housing in Fair Play

$273K▲ 6.1% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Fair Play home is worth about $273,000, up 6.1% in a year, close to the Missouri typical home.

Only 1 sale in April 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Fair Play

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Not graded

Fair Play has fewer than 1,000 residents. At that size one or two incidents swing the numbers so much that a grade wouldn't be fair, so we show the counts instead.

Violent2

Property4

Reported in 20236

FBI crime data, 2023 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Fair Play

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Most working residents leave Fair Play for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Bolivar (30%), Springfield (22%) and Buffalo (3%). Half commute less than 31 miles.

Bolivar

30%

Springfield

22%

Buffalo

Kansas City

2%Work in townlive and work in Fair Play 31 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 328Jobs based herea job hub

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Fair Play →

Health in Fair Play

Compared with Missouri

15worse than MO

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.

Conditions 8▼ 4 close Habits 2▼ 2 close Care 2▼ 5 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs 1▼ 3 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

26.8%More older adults who have lost all their teethMO 15.8% · worse 12.1%More adults with COPDMO 8% · worse 9.6%More adults with heart diseaseMO 6.8% · worse

Care nearby

Citizens Memorial HospitalBolivar · 8.6 mi · ER

Ochc - Bolivar Dental ClinicBolivar · 9.2 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Fair Play · CMS · HRSAHealth in Fair Play →

Natural hazards in Fair Play

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 54% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌡️ Heat waves

0Does Fair Play flood?no paid flood claims on record 4Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Fair Play

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Fair Play →

Climate in Fair Play

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Fair Play has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 7 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

46° / 26°Winter

67° / 44°Spring

87° / 65°Summer

69° / 46°Fall

How much snow does Fair Play get?About 7 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 23, with the last in spring around Apr 14.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.7° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Fair Play →

Schools in Fair Play

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School Grade A

The public schools Fair Play’s kids attend outperform 91% of Missouri’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictFAIR PLAY R-IISchools3

Fair Play Elem. AElementary · Grades K–6 · 212 students Fair Play High B-High · Grades 7–12 · 119 students Little Stingers PreschoolPrekindergarten · Grades PK · 19 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within MO. Ratings are from neighbors.