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Fairmont, NE

Fairmont, NE.

Population: 863 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$177,034
1-year appreciation
+8.8%
3-year appreciation
+15.2%
5-year appreciation
+43.4%
10-year appreciation
+113.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$177,034
House Price Index
431.4 (+2.1% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
1
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought, hail, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
30.3 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Homestead National Historical Park (45 mi)
Nearest airport
Fairmont State Airport (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+17 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,956
Median annual property tax
$1,127
Households with broadband internet
51.8%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,629
Average weekly wage
$997
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Construction, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
8

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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