Livability Score

76
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Cafe Paradiso
Coffee Shop
The Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
Arts Center Theater
Theatre Arts
Dalby Hall (Rich and Gail Dalby Meeting Hall)
Theatre Arts
Festival Hall
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (4) F
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (2) F
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (24) A+
Central Park
Park
Howard Park
Park
Heritage Park
Park
Wilson Park
Park
Forest Park
Park
O. B. Nelson Park
Park
Waterworks Park
Park
Chautauqua Park
Park
Jefferson County Park
Park
JCHC Park
Park
Leisure LIving Estates Playground & Park
Park
Pleasant Lake Park
Park
Gold Gate Center
Park
Whitham Woods Park
Park
Shops (11) D-
AJ's Bicycle Shop
Bicycle
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
Golden Dome Market
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Fairfield.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations
F
Maharishi School
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.1%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Fairfield is 89/100 - which is equal to Iowa.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
D
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crime B-

Fairfield crime rates are 1,670 per 100k, which is 3% higher than Iowa
Property Crime
1,390 crimes per 100k
B
Violent Crime
280 crimes per 100k
B-
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employment F

The median income in Fairfield is $42,862 - which is 21% lower than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$42,862
F
Unemployment Rate
5.5%
F
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (12)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Fairfield Fire Department
Fire Station
Fairfield Dental Clinic
Dentist
Holt Family Dental Care Center
Dentist
Fairfield Foot and Ankle Clinic
Doctor
Jefferson County Law Enforcement Center
Police
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Wolfe Clinic Eye Center
Doctor
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
JCHC Clinics
Doctor
Jefferson County Health Center
Hospital
Jefferson County Health Center
Hospital
JCHC Professional Clinic
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A+

Fairfield home prices are $111,800 - which is 16% lower than Iowa
Home Price
$111,800
F
Home Appreciation Rate
10%
B+
Home Affordability
2.6x (home price to income ratio)
A
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schools A

The Fairfield graduation rate is 92% - which is 5% higher than Iowa
School Test Scores
68%
C+
High School Grad. Rates
92%
A
Elementary Schools (4) F
Washington Elementary
Maharishi School
Pence Elementary
Fairfield Middle School
High Schools (2) D-
Fairfield High School
Maharishi School
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ratings A

Fairfield has an overall rating of 81% from 2 reviews.
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User Surveys (2)
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A
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Fairfield? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Central Park
      Howard Park
      Heritage Park
      Wilson Park
      Forest Park
      O. B. Nelson Park
      Waterworks Park
      Chautauqua Park

      Entertainment

      Arts Center Theater
      Dalby Hall (Rich and Gail Dalby Meeting Hall)
      Festival Hall

      Food & Drink

      Burger King
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Fairfield? Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Fairfield.
      Drive to Work
      64%

      13% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      4% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Fairfield a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Jefferson County Health Center
      Jefferson County Health Center

      Pharmacies

      Hy-Vee Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Wolfe Clinic Eye Center
      Fairfield Foot and Ankle Clinic
      JCHC Clinics
      JCHC Professional Clinic