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Fairbank, IA

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Population
1,145
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
985 ft
Median Home Value
$186,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$686/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$89,712
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Fairbank

Fairbank is a welcoming small town in northeast Iowa, spread along the banks of the Little Wapsipinicon River across both Buchanan and Fayette counties. Originally founded in the 1850s around a local sawmill, it has grown into a peaceful community with scenic parks, riverfront spots, and a neighborly atmosphere. For anyone thinking about relocating, it delivers the quiet pace of rural living while keeping you an easy drive from Waterloo and Cedar Falls.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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