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Fairfield, OH

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Fairfield, OH

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Demographics

Majority WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 62
Population44,597
Foreign Born9.2%
Population Density2,141people per mi²
Median Age38.3 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
ChangingSince 2010, this city has seen significant changes in racial and ethnic composition in a short time.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

90/100

10% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Fairfield, Ohio

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $18k$34k
Comfortable $42k$62k
Luxury $119k+$185k+
Elite (Top 5%) $140k+$217k+
Affordability Ratio

113%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean85%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
39
Positive
35
Poor
6
Negative
7

Groceries

6 within 10 miles

1.2mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.7mi

Hospital

20 within 20 miles

1.7mi

Airport

Indianapolis International Airport

97.2mi

Post Office

USPS — Fairfield, OH

0.9mi

Critical Amenities

Golf11Nearest 4.4 mi
Camping19Nearest 14.6 mi
Marina0Nearest 15.4 mi
Winery0Nearest 11.9 mi
Ice Rink1Nearest 10 mi
Gun Range0Nearest 15.7 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$70k+4.4%
7% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$522k
20% below US avg
College Educated
30.8%
12% below US avg
WFH
8.8%
38% below US avg
Homeownership
61.4%
6% below US avg
Median Home
$218k
23% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B-
Safe

Generally safer than 56% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
15.8
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−17.0%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−16.7%
Homicide*
0.04 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Robbery*
0.38 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Aggravated Assault*
1.74 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg

Property Crime

5yr−17.3%
Burglary*
1.75 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Larceny-Theft*
9.70 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft*
1.75 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025* = State-level data substituted where local agency has not published figures

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+12Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Fairfield, Ohio
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B+
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C+
Weak10.0% of income
Property Rights
C
FairIJ Grade C
Firearm Rights
B-
GoodFPC Grade B-
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (40% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
F
ProhibitedIllegal
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Growing Season200 days270 frost-free
Annual Rainfall46.9"
Elevation640 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C-
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
D+
Weak16 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor2,141/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B
Fair5 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding, Tornado, Cold Wave, Earthquake, Strong Wind
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 276 mi · coast 473 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$119.7M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityCincinnati309k people are 16 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital93 miColumbus, OH
Nearest Prison6.0 mi8 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T18:31:39.000Z

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