Fairfield, Alabama
Quick Statistics
Fairfield is a community in Jefferson County, Alabama, home to about 9,728 people spread across 3.5 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $28,925 a year, and a typical home is worth about $129,300. About 36.5% of adults hold a college degree, and 89.7% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 12 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Alabama towns GeoStat tracks, Fairfield ranks number 72 of 592 in population, number 337 in median household income, number 327 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Fairfield typically top out near 91°F in July, while January nights average about 35°F. The area sees roughly 1 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Midfield, AL | 1.4 mi. | 5,045 |
| 2. | Brighton, AL | 2.9 mi. | 3,079 |
| 3. | McDonald Chapel, AL | 3.2 mi. | 651 |
| 4. | Lipscomb, AL | 3.4 mi. | 2,214 |
| 5. | Pleasant Grove, AL | 3.6 mi. | 9,442 |
| 6. | Edgewater, AL | 4.3 mi. | 670 |
| 7. | Minor, AL | 4.6 mi. | 762 |
| 8. | Mulga, AL | 6.4 mi. | 602 |
What is the population of Fairfield, Alabama?
Fairfield has a population of about 9,728 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Fairfield, Alabama in?
Fairfield is located in Jefferson County, Alabama.
What is the median home value in Fairfield, Alabama?
The median home value in Fairfield is about $129,300, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Fairfield, Alabama?
The median personal income in Fairfield is about $28,925 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Fairfield, Alabama?
Since 1950, 107 tornadoes have been recorded in Jefferson County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Fairfield, Alabama?
Typical July highs run about 91 degrees and January lows about 35 degrees, with around 1 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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