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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
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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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 quiet, friendly small town of around 3,600 people in central Illinois, set along Route 24 in Livingston County. It offers a relaxed rural pace surrounded by open farmland, while still keeping everyday conveniences within easy reach. When you need larger medical centers, big-box shopping, or extra dining options, Pontiac is only about twenty minutes north and Bloomington-Normal is an easy forty-minute drive.

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For families, Fairbury serves as the local hub for the Prairie Central school district, home to both the district offices and the high school. Daily life here revolves around school sports, neighborhood parks, and popular local traditions like racing at the Fairbury Speedway on summer weekends. It is a welcoming, affordable place to settle down if you want a classic Midwestern small-town lifestyle with a strong sense of community.

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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+98.9rating

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