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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

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OverallBest places in MissouriPopulation rankingHighest population places in MissouriNearest larger communitySt. Joseph, Missouri50 miles away · 71,001 residents.

About Fairfax

Fairfax is a city in Clark Township, Atchison County, Missouri, United States. The 2020 census counted 648 residents. Fairfax was platted in April 1881 and was incorporated on November 9, 1881. A post office has been in operation at Fairfax since 1881. Fairfax Branch Library is a branch of the Atchison County Library. Taken together, these details give a newcomer a usable picture of Fairfax, where its history, geography, and current gathering places meet. For Fairfax, the memorable detail is the way older history and current gathering places share one local map.

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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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