FairmountND
A town of 292, settled in 1884. Public schools that outperform most of North Dakota.
What makes Fairmount stand out
The thing Fairmount does most differently from other towns.
292 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Fairmount’s report card
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- Richland vs Fairmount - Girls Sophomore Volleyball 09/17/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 16
- Woman injured in Richland County crash after vehicle fails to yieldValley News Live · Sep 2
Upcoming events
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Fairmount. Another town gets a different order.
Fairmount’s public schools outperform 9% of North Dakota districts
The public schools Fairmount’s kids attend trail 91% of North Dakota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmount Elementary School | PK–6 | 54 | C− |
| Fairmount High School | 7–12 | 45 | D− |
Most working residents commute out of Fairmount
Most working residents leave Fairmount for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Wahpeton (22%), Fargo (13%) and Hankinson (6%). Half commute less than 17 miles.
Where working residents work
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Fairmount has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 1°, and about 49 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Fairmount is
Fairmount beats the North Dakota average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
| What stands out | Fairmount | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.7% | 76.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.5% | 8.2% |
Moderate risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 44% of U.S. communities.
Homes in Fairmount sell for about $220K
The median sale price was $220,000 in April 2026.
97% of working residents leave Fairmount for work
Where Fairmount’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Fairmount
City in Richland County, North Dakota, United States
Fairmount is a city in Richland County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 343 at the 2020 census. Fairmount was founded in 1884. It is part of the Wahpeton, ND–MN Micropolitan Statistical Area. In July 1884, a tornado destroyed the schoolhouse in Fairmount. Fifteen students were injured, and the teacher's leg was fractured.
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- Established
- 1884
- Population
- 343
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 981 ft
- ZIP code
- 58030
- Area code
- 701