Fairfield
Ohio

What stands out

Three things set Fairfield County apart from the other 3,142 counties: the median household income is in the top 10% of American counties ($82,969), winter sunshine is in the bottom 11% of American counties (-1.1 on the USDA scale), and the uninsured rate is in the bottom 12% of American counties (6.2%). Within Ohio it ranks 6th of 88 counties for the median household income.

Where you are

You live in Fairfield County, Ohio. 159,371 people live here with you. The population grew 1.5% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +2,014).

Ohio has a flat 2.75% income tax on income over $26,050 and exempts Social Security. Cities and school districts can add their own income taxes, so the total rate depends on the municipality. Home prices are well below the national average in all three major metros. Ohio has allowed permitless concealed carry since June 2022 and legalized recreational marijuana by ballot in 2023.

Money

The typical household here brings in $82,969 a year, higher than 90% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $52,628. Unemployment runs 3.5%, higher than 53% of American counties. 11% of workers work from home.

Ohio takes 1.9% of that median income in state income tax, about $1,565 a year.

Home

The median home costs $369K, pricier than 82% of American counties, about 2.5 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $1,009 a month. Property tax is 1.15% of home value, roughly $2,856 a year on that median home, higher than 70% of American counties. 75% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 3.8 per 1,000 residents, lower than 53% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 23 people per 100,000 in 2024, one of the harder-hit counties in the country.

A child born here can expect to live 76.7 years, longer than 61% of American counties. There are 274 active physicians in the county, about 17.2 per 10,000 people. Medicare rates the local hospitals 2.0 of 5 stars. 6.2% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 3.23 where 3.0 is national grade level, higher than 70% of American counties. 94% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 16 points. 71% of eligible voters turned out. Under Ohio law you can carry a concealed handgun without a permit, abortion is protected by state law, and marijuana is legal for adults.

Weather and risk

The year averages 53°F, highs near 63 and lows near 42, colder than 64% of American counties. About 44 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 54 out of 100, riskier than 54% of American counties; the county has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 265 Mbps down, faster than 81% of American counties. There are 5 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.5 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people, 1 brewery, 4 museums.