The Town FilesFairmont, Nebraska
Village in Fillmore County · population 592 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $73,600
- Household income
- $73,750
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 25 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 37
- Median age
- 59.0
Fairmont is a village of 592 people in Fillmore County, Nebraska. The median home is worth $73,600, below the typical Nebraska town ($154,800). It ranks quieter than 100% of Nebraska towns, better for retirees than 81% of Nebraska towns, better for cycling than 75% of Nebraska towns.
How Fairmont ranks
Percentile among Nebraska towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Nebraska towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Fairmont is worth $73,600, below the typical Nebraska town ($154,800). Homes cost about 1.0 times the median household income of $73,750, which is more affordable than 100% of Nebraska towns. Median rent is $685 a month. 83.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Fairmont | Typical Nebraska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $73,600 | $154,800 |
| Median rent | $685 | $818 |
| Median household income | $73,750 | $66,320 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.0× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 83.9% | 73.2% |
| Median year built | 1946 | 1963 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Fairmont
| People | Fairmont | Typical Nebraska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59.0 | 39.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 38.3% | 20.8% |
| Under 18 | 13.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.1% | 22.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.5% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 9.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.9% | — |
| Work from home | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| Average commute | 19.6 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 71.4% | 87.8% |
Weather in Fairmont
July highs average 87.0°F and January lows 13.1°F. About 27.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 24.7 inches of snow (typical Nebraska town: 28.6 in). Expect about 34 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 147 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
37 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fairmont since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Nebraska town. 15 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on March 13, 1990 about 8.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 14, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 101 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 12, 2011.
Severe weather in Fillmore County since 1996
Fillmore County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4928: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| October 22, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4896: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| May 21, 2025 | Winter Storm | DR-4868: Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds |
| September 24, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4822: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 20, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4808: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Fillmore County
Fillmore County had 2,374 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,121 a year. Unemployment was 1.9% in 2023; in Fairmont itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Fairmont
1 public school with 158 students, about 11.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| FILLMORE CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5-8 | 158 | 11.3 |
Towns near Fairmont
- Geneva, NE7.1 mi · 2,136 people · home $169,100
- Exeter, NE7.2 mi · 523 people · home $116,000
- Sutton, NE14.4 mi · 1,447 people · home $155,600
- Henderson, NE15.6 mi · 1,080 people · home $154,800
- Friend, NE15.8 mi · 954 people · home $173,800
- York, NE16.3 mi · 8,066 people · home $180,900
- Utica, NE22.0 mi · 840 people · home $188,700
- Dorchester, NE24.6 mi · 610 people · home $163,200
Fairmont questions
Is Fairmont, Nebraska a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Fairmont scores better for retirees than 81% of Nebraska towns and quieter than 100%. 38.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 59.0).
How much does a house cost in Fairmont?
The median owner-occupied home in Fairmont is valued at $73,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $73,750, so homes cost about 1.0 times income. Median rent is $685 a month.
What is the weather like in Fairmont?
July highs average 87.0°F and January lows 13.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 27.3 inches of precipitation a year and 24.7 inches of snow.
Does Fairmont get tornadoes?
37 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fairmont since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on March 13, 1990. The typical Nebraska town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)