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Population
100
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,950 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$62,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$72,656
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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Fairfax is a quiet, close-knit community in south-central South Dakota, sitting just north of the Nebraska border. Established in the 1890s during the homestead boom, this small Gregory County town offers a relaxed, unhurried pace of life surrounded by wide-open prairie. It appeals to newcomers looking for affordable rural living, a welcoming neighborhood feel, and easy access to fishing, boating, and hunting along the nearby Missouri River.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLow State Income TaxA+100.0ratingRural FitA+99.7rating

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