Fairmount is a small town of 337 in North Dakota, with a median household income of $54,167
and a 9.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 81 (US average = 100), which is
19% below the national average.
Strengths:
Fairmount stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), 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: 81.0
Fairmount's overall cost of living index is 81.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Fairmount costs roughly 19% less than the average American city.
Metric
Fairmount, ND
National Avg
Median Home Value
$65,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$379
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
91.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$54,167
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Fairmount's violent crime rate is 129.8 per 100,000 residents
— 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
129.8 /100k
Property Crime
1403.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Fairmount is served primarily by FAIRMOUNT 18.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Fairmount, ND
National Avg
School District
FAIRMOUNT 18
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Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
7.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Fairmount sees average highs of 19.9°F in January
and 81.5°F in July,
with 24.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 35.9 inches of snow per year.
Fairmount's cost of living index is 81, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Fairmount roughly 19% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $65,200 and median rent is $379/month.
Fairmount's violent crime rate is 129.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1403.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Fairmount are operated by FAIRMOUNT 18.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.0:1. 15.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Fairmount, ND has a population of 337, a median household income of $54,167, and an unemployment rate of 9.3%.
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.
Fairmount averages 19.9°F in January and 81.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 24.5 inches
with about 35.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Fairmount, ND is covered by 1 ZIP code: 58030.
The population of Fairmount, North Dakota is 337 with a median age of 45.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Fairmount: cost of living index 81 (100 = US average), median home $65,200, median household income $54,167, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. 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.