What are the schools like in Fairfax, OK?

Fairfax is served primarily by WOODLAND. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.5:1.

What is the median household income in Fairfax?

The median household income in Fairfax, OK is $38,889 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 15.0%.

What is the weather like in Fairfax, OK?

Fairfax has an average high temperature of 49.1°F in January and 94.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 7.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Fairfax, OK affordable or expensive?

Fairfax's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Fairfax is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $49,500 and the median rent is $556 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Fairfax, OK?

Fairfax has a violent crime rate of 274.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1828.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Fairfax, OK a Good Place to Live?

Fairfax is a small town of 1,172 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $38,889 and a 15.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Fairfax stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

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

All Fairfax 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: 89.5

Fairfax's overall cost of living index is 89.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Fairfax costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Fairfax, OK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$49,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$556	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	85.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$38,889	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Fairfax's violent crime rate is 274.2 per 100,000 residents — 28% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

274.2 /100k

Property Crime

1828.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Fairfax is served primarily by WOODLAND. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Fairfax, OK	National Avg
School District	WOODLAND	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	82.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Fairfax sees average highs of 49.1°F in January and 94.1°F in July, with 37.4 inches of annual precipitation and 7.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Fairfax, OK
Average High — January	49.1°F
Average High — July	94.1°F
Annual Precipitation	37.4"
Annual Snowfall	7.1"

Demographics

Metric	Fairfax, OK	National Avg
Population	1,172	—
Median Age	42.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	15.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	57.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	24.0%	22.2%
65 and over	20.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ralston, OK 5 mi Burbank, OK 9 mi Skedee, OK 13 mi Shidler, OK 15 mi Blackburn, OK 15 mi

ZIP Codes in Fairfax

Fairfax, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code:

74637

Fairfax vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fairfax, OK affordable or expensive?

Fairfax's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Fairfax roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $49,500 and median rent is $556/month.

What is the crime rate in Fairfax, OK?

Fairfax's violent crime rate is 274.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1828.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Fairfax?

Public schools in Fairfax are operated by WOODLAND. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1. 12.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Fairfax, OK a good place to live?

Fairfax, OK has a population of 1,172, a median household income of $38,889, and an unemployment rate of 15.0%. 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 Fairfax?

Fairfax averages 49.1°F in January and 94.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.4 inches with about 7.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Fairfax?

Fairfax, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 74637.

What is the population of Fairfax?

The population of Fairfax, Oklahoma is 1,172 with a median age of 42.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Fairfax?

Key numbers for living in Fairfax: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $49,500, median household income $38,889, crime index 78 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fairfax side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.