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Fairfax, MO

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Population
627
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
907 ft
Median Home Value
$90,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$550/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$56,250
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Fairfax

Tucked into the northwest corner of Missouri, Fairfax is a quiet, close-knit community of about 650 residents. Daily life revolves around the local Fairfax R-III schools, neighborhood events, and a strong agricultural heritage that runs through Atchison County. Having Community Hospital-Fairfax right in town is a huge plus for families, providing trusted medical care close to home. It is the kind of welcoming rural town where people wave as you drive by, making it an appealing spot if you are looking for a slower pace and a genuine small-town feel.

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

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