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Fairfield, IA

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Population
9,220
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
777 ft
Median Home Value
$156,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$870/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$51,311
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in IowaPopulation rankingHighest population places in IowaNearest larger communityOttumwa, Iowa24 miles away · 25,319 residents.

About Fairfield

Fairfield is a city and the county seat of Jefferson County, Iowa. Serving as a global center for Transcendental Meditation and the home of Maharishi International University, the unique community of approximately 9,456 is served by the Fairfield Community School District for public primary and secondary education for local students.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+99.1rating

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