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Fairbury, IL

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Population
3,597
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
686 ft
Median Home Value
$162,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$776/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$70,962
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in IllinoisPopulation rankingHighest population places in IllinoisNearest larger communityNormal, Illinois30 miles away · 53,275 residents.

About Fairbury

Fairbury is a city in Livingston County, Illinois, situated along U.S. Route 24. Founded in 1857 by Caleb Patton and Octave Chanute and developing with a significant settlement of Apostolic Christian families, the agricultural and industrial hub of approximately 3,713 is served by the Prairie Central Consolidated School District locally.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Wildfire Risk IndexA+98.8rating

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