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A town of 2,463 people in North Carolina
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Conserved land1.2%21 of 1,766 acres
Trails0.4 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves29 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Fairmont

Town in North Carolina, United States
2,191Population
2.8 sq miArea
125 ftElevation

Fairmont is a town in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 2,191 at the 2020 census.

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From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Town numbers

ZIP code28340
Area code910
Living in Fairmont

Housing in Fairmont

$95K▲ 2.1% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Fairmont home is worth about $95,000, up 2.1% in a year, 72% below the North Carolina typical home.

Only 2 sales 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 Fairmont

D−

Safety Grade D-

Fairmont reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 99% report less.

Violent crime per 1,000
Fairmont 8.6
North Carolina 3.3
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
Fairmont 55.9
North Carolina 18.1
U.S. 15.5
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Fairmont

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Most working residents leave Fairmont for work: only 8% work in town. The top destinations are Lumberton (25%), Fayetteville (5%) and Raleigh (4%). Half commute less than 17 miles.

Lumberton
25%
Fayetteville
5%
Raleigh
4%
Charlotte
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Fairmont →

Health in Fairmont

D−

Health Grade D−

Healthier than 5% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 33% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with North Carolina

4better than NC·21worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 7 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Southeastern Regional Medical CenterLumberton · 11.4 mi · ER
South Robeson Medical Center - New ConstructionFairmont · 0.1 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 Fairmont · CMS · HRSAHealth in Fairmont →

Natural hazards in Fairmont

67
High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 67% of U.S. communities.

🌀 Hurricanes🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Fairmont →

Climate in Fairmont

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Fairmont has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 34°, and snow is almost unheard of.

58° / 35°Winter
75° / 50°Spring
90° / 69°Summer
75° / 52°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Fairmont →

Schools in Fairmont

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C−

School Grade C-

The public schools Fairmont’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 79% of North Carolina’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

DistrictPublic Schools of Robeson CountySchools2

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

Fairmont’s library

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Fairmont Public Library105 S Main St. · part of Robeson County Public Library
Fine-freeE-books25 hrs a week
IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Fairmont Public Library →
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