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Fairfield
A city of 330 people in Nebraska
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About Fairfield
City in Nebraska, United States330Population
0.7 sq miArea
1,778 ftElevation
Fairfield is a city in Clay County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Fairfield had a population of 330. It is part of the Hastings, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Town numbers
ZIP code68938
Area code507
Living in Fairfield
Health in Fairfield
Compared with Nebraska
1better than NE·8worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Mary Lanning HealthcareHastings · 18.6 mi · ER
Heartland Health Center - HastingsHastings · 18.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Fairfield · CMS · HRSAHealth in Fairfield →
Natural hazards in Fairfield
High
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 77% of U.S. communities.
🧊 Hail💨 Strong wind🌵 Drought
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Fairfield →
Climate in Fairfield
Full climate →Fairfield has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 15°, and about 19 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
38° / 18°Winter
63° / 39°Spring
86° / 62°Summer
65° / 40°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Fairfield →
Fairfield’s library
Library details →Fairfield Public Library412 North D Street
Fine-free12 hrs a week
IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Fairfield Public Library →
Where Fairfield is
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Location map
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How things work in Fairfield
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