Fairfax, MO

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Population
627
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
907 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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
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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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