What are the schools like in Fairmount, IL?

School district data for Fairmount is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Fairmount?

The median household income in Fairmount, IL is $68,125 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.7%.

What is the weather like in Fairmount, IL?

Fairmount has an average high temperature of 32.6°F in January and 84.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.7 inches.

Fairmount, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Fairmount, IL affordable or expensive?

Fairmount's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Fairmount is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $94,000 and the median rent is $736 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Fairmount, IL?

Fairmount has a violent crime rate of 170.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of None per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Fairmount, IL a Good Place to Live?

Fairmount is a small town of 632 in Illinois, with a median household income of $68,125 and a 5.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Fairmount stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Fairmount is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Fairmount city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 86.8

Fairmount's overall cost of living index is 86.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Fairmount costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Fairmount, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$94,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$736	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$68,125	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Fairmount's violent crime rate is 170.1 per 100,000 residents — 55% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

170.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Fairmount, IL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Fairmount sees average highs of 32.6°F in January and 84.1°F in July, with 40.4 inches of annual precipitation and 23.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Fairmount, IL
Average High — January	32.6°F
Average High — July	84.1°F
Annual Precipitation	40.4"
Annual Snowfall	23.7"

Demographics

Metric	Fairmount, IL	National Avg
Population	632	—
Median Age	35.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	29.4%	22.2%
65 and over	15.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Muncie, IL 5 mi Oakwood, IL 5 mi Fithian, IL 5 mi Catlin, IL 7 mi Homer, IL 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Fairmount

Fairmount, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

61841

Fairmount vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fairmount, IL affordable or expensive?

Fairmount's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Fairmount roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $94,000 and median rent is $736/month.

What is the crime rate in Fairmount, IL?

Fairmount's violent crime rate is 170.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is None per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Fairmount?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Fairmount, IL a good place to live?

Fairmount, IL has a population of 632, a median household income of $68,125, and an unemployment rate of 5.7%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Fairmount?

Fairmount averages 32.6°F in January and 84.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.4 inches with about 23.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Fairmount?

Fairmount, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61841.

What is the population of Fairmount?

The population of Fairmount, Illinois is 632 with a median age of 35.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Fairmount?

Key numbers for living in Fairmount: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $94,000, median household income $68,125. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fairmount side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.