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Fairmount, ND

Population
331
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
983 ft
Median Home Value
$93,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$525/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$59,375
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Fairmount

Fairmount is a quiet small town in southeastern North Dakota, sitting along Highway 11 just a short drive from the Minnesota border. Originally founded as a railroad junction in the late 1800s, the community grew around its rail lines, grain elevators, and local businesses. Today, it offers a relaxed, friendly atmosphere surrounded by wide-open farmland.

Daily life revolves around the neighborhood and Fairmount Public School on East Main Street, which educates local students from kindergarten through high school. Residents enjoy the safety and simplicity of small-town living, with larger employers, healthcare, and shopping just a short drive away in Wahpeton. It is an appealing spot for anyone seeking affordable space and a close-knit feel in the Red River Valley region.

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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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