Fairchild AFB, Washington

Quick Statistics

Fairchild AFB is a community in Spokane County, Washington, home to about 2,931 people spread across 6.6 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $36,951 a year. About 52.8% of adults hold a college degree, and 93.4% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 6 percent over the past decade.

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2,931
Total Population
▲ up 6% since 2012
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6.62 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$36,951
Median Personal Income
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52.8%
College Educated
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93.4%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 9.5 points since 2010
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Among the Washington towns GeoStat tracks, Fairchild AFB ranks number 263 of 628 in population, number 404 in median household income. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Fairchild AFB typically top out near 84°F in July, while January nights average about 25°F. The area sees roughly 45 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Fairchild AFB
# Town Distance Population
1.Airway Heights, WA3.7 mi.11,245
2.Medical Lake, WA3.8 mi.4,950
3.Four Lakes, WA5.0 mi.322
4.Cheney, WA9.3 mi.12,804
5.Spokane, WA10.6 mi.230,293
6.Reardan, WA11.3 mi.726
7.Town and Country, WA12.9 mi.4,890
8.Country Homes, WA13.9 mi.6,198
Frequently Asked Questions About Fairchild AFB

What is the population of Fairchild AFB, Washington?
Fairchild AFB has a population of about 2,931 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Fairchild AFB, Washington in?
Fairchild AFB is located in Spokane County, Washington.

What is the median income in Fairchild AFB, Washington?
The median personal income in Fairchild AFB is about $36,951 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Fairchild AFB, Washington?
Since 1950, 16 tornadoes have been recorded in Spokane County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Fairchild AFB, Washington?
Typical July highs run about 84 degrees and January lows about 25 degrees, with around 45 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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