Fairbank, Iowa
Quick Statistics
Fairbank is a community in Buchanan County, Iowa, home to about 1,275 people spread across 0.7 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $42,679 a year, and a typical home is worth about $186,900. About 29.6% of adults hold a college degree, and 94.3% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 15 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Iowa towns GeoStat tracks, Fairbank ranks number 243 of 1,017 in population, number 135 in median household income, number 188 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Fairbank typically top out near 83°F in July, while January nights average about 8°F. The area sees roughly 34 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Oelwein, IA | 7.2 mi. | 5,834 |
| 2. | Hazleton, IA | 7.4 mi. | 720 |
| 3. | Dunkerton, IA | 7.6 mi. | 821 |
| 4. | Westgate, IA | 9.2 mi. | 178 |
| 5. | Readlyn, IA | 10.0 mi. | 736 |
| 6. | Jesup, IA | 11.5 mi. | 2,561 |
| 7. | Stanley, IA | 12.0 mi. | 69 |
| 8. | Maynard, IA | 12.6 mi. | 471 |
What is the population of Fairbank, Iowa?
Fairbank has a population of about 1,275 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Fairbank, Iowa in?
Fairbank is located in Buchanan County, Iowa.
What is the median home value in Fairbank, Iowa?
The median home value in Fairbank is about $186,900, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Fairbank, Iowa?
The median personal income in Fairbank is about $42,679 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Fairbank, Iowa?
Since 1950, 49 tornadoes have been recorded in Buchanan County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Fairbank, Iowa?
Typical July highs run about 83 degrees and January lows about 8 degrees, with around 34 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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