FairviewSD
A town of 56.
Population
56
residents
Median home value
$253K
Census ACS
Median age
37.8
years
Small town
56 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
JasperPlanoBeaverSpring LakeFairview
Fairview’s report card
Now in Fairview
Be the first to start the conversation.
Start a conversation
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Fairview. Another town gets a different order.
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Fairview has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 7°, and about 36 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
36″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter10–30°
Spring34–58°
Summer59–83°
Fall36–60°
Sep 29
typical first frost
May 8
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Fairview is
Fairview beats the South Dakota average on 1 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
26 measures vs. South Dakota
1 better25 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Fairview | SD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 9.7% | 12.7% |
Avera Queen of Peace
13.7 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Outdoors
5% of Fairview is conserved land
17 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
5%conserved
5%
conserved · 1,168 of 23,491 acres
17 mi
of trails · 0.5 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 55% of U.S. communities.
55risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesDrought
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →