City safety & data profile

FairfieldOH

Fairfield, OH is a 43K-resident city in Butler County with a median household income of $77,937.

Butler County, Ohio. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Fairfield, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Fairfield has a population larger than 75% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $234,500, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

43K
Population
Top 25%
By size
$77,937
Median income
$234,500
Median home
8.4%
Poverty rate

The read on Fairfield

Fairfield posts a median household income higher than 47% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Fairfield area.

Top 53%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Fairfield

Where Fairfield income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$77,937 Bottom 47% higher than 47% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. OH $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Fairfield, OH beyond the headline numbers

Fairfield sits inside Butler County, Ohio, at roughly 39.35°N, -84.56°W. Population 42,767, $77,937 median household income. Median home value $234,500, median rent $1,242. Poverty rate 8.4%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Fairfield's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 40.1%, then short sleep duration at 37.9%. 1 hospital in/around Fairfield, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Fairfield from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
42,767
Fairfield
Median Income
$77,937
+15% vs avg
Median Home Value
$234,500
+3% vs avg
Median Age
38.1
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Butler County) - Fairfield's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
393K+6%
Median Income
$81,590+44%
Median Home Value
$258,500+64%
Poverty Rate
11.8%-13%
Unemployment
5.1%-44%

Economics

Economics indicators for Fairfield, OH
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,242/mo
Poverty Rate
8.4% -41% vs avg
Unemployment 5.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 30.7%
Work From Home 10.5%
Public Transit 0.1%

Population

White 61.1%
African American 14.9%
Asian 7.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
40.1%
Short Sleep Duration
37.9%
High Blood Pressure
37.4%
Physical Inactivity
29.1%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.3%
Binge Drinking
16.7%
Current Smoking
14.7%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.6%
Diabetes
13.4%
Current Asthma
10.9%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 63.2%
Annual Checkup 81.3%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
8.5%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.9%
Stroke
3.5%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
MERCY HEALTH - FAIRFIELD HOSPITAL
FAIRFIELD · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Fairfield, OH?
Fairfield, OH has a population of 42,767 people, located in Butler County, Ohio.
What is the median household income in Fairfield?
The median household income in Fairfield, OH is $77,937 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 8.4%.
What is the median home value in Fairfield?
The median home value in Fairfield, OH is $234,500. Median rent is $1,242/month.
What are the top health concerns in Fairfield?
The top health indicators in Fairfield include Obesity (40.1%), Short Sleep Duration (37.9%), High Blood Pressure (37.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Fairfield?
Fairfield has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Fairfield?
The median age in Fairfield, OH is 38.1 years. 30.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Fairfield, OH is located in Butler County, Ohio. With a population of 43K and a $77,937 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Fairfield area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

Safety Guides

Primary source data

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Using Fairfield's profile

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Butler County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.