Fairfield, NE

Population
337
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,778 ft
Median Home Value
$160,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$700/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$67,188
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
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About Fairfield

Fairfield is a quiet farming town in south-central Nebraska with a population of around 330 residents. Founded during the 1870s railroad expansion, the community offers a peaceful, unhurried pace of life surrounded by scenic Clay County farmland. Fairfield also serves as the home base for Sandy Creek Public Schools, making the town a central gathering spot for families across the local countryside.

Day-to-day life here revolves around school events, friendly neighbors, and wide-open prairie spaces. State Highway 14 runs right past town, giving residents an easy 35-minute drive to Hastings for major shopping trips, restaurants, and medical care. For anyone looking for affordable living and a genuine small-town feel, Fairfield provides a welcoming place to put down roots.

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