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Population in 2022: 2,897 (92% urban, 8% rural).
Population change since 2000: +225.9%
Males: 1,464  (50.6%)
Females: 1,433  (49.4%)
Median resident age:

39.3 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 52228.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $114,139 (it was $57,850 in 2000)
Fairfax:

$114,139
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $46,019 (it was $19,583 in 2000)

Fairfax city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $277,833 (it was $105,400 in 2000)
Fairfax:

$277,833
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $234,285; detached houses: $249,798; townhouses or other attached units: $212,557; in 2-unit structures: $270,562; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $127,597; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $168,556; mobile homes: $37,485

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,374.

March 2022 cost of living index in Fairfax: 88.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 1.7%

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  • Races in Fairfax, IA (2022)
    • 2,49888.9%White alone
    • 1565.6%Hispanic
    • 1274.5%Two or more races
    • 260.9%Black alone
    • 90.3%Asian alone

Races in Fairfax detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 7 registered sex offenders living in Fairfax, Iowa as of May 14, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Fairfax is 348 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (30.4%), American (21.3%), Irish (13.4%), English (8.1%), Czech (6.3%), Norwegian (3.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 08/11/1930

Elevation: 760 feet

Land area: 1.36 square miles.

Population density: 2,127 people per square mile   (low).

Fairfax, Iowa map

49 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.7%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $4,173 (1.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $4,093 (1.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Cedar Rapids, IA (7.2 miles , pop. 120,758).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (145.5 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (211.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Walford, IA (2.0 miles ),
Atkins, IA (2.6 miles ),
Swisher, IA (2.6 miles ),
Cedar Rapids, IA (2.7 miles ),
Norway, IA (2.7 miles ),
Shueyville, IA (2.9 miles ),
East Amana, IA (2.9 miles),
Amana, IA (3.1 miles )

Latitude: 41.92 N, Longitude: 91.78 W

Area code: 319

Distribution of median household income in Fairfax, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Fairfax, IA in 2022
Fairfax satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 10 buildings, average cost: $107,600
  • 2021: 21 buildings, average cost: $102,800
  • 2020: 9 buildings, average cost: $112,000
  • 2019: 13 buildings, average cost: $106,100
  • 2018: 14 buildings, average cost: $108,900
  • 2017: 22 buildings, average cost: $111,200
  • 2016: 5 buildings, average cost: $131,900
  • 2015: 11 buildings, average cost: $129,900
  • 2014: 16 buildings, average cost: $114,500
  • 2013: 20 buildings, average cost: $121,600
  • 2012: 25 buildings, average cost: $105,500
  • 2011: 26 buildings, average cost: $113,800
  • 2010: 25 buildings, average cost: $102,800
  • 2009: 29 buildings, average cost: $104,600
  • 2008: 36 buildings, average cost: $88,000
  • 2007: 46 buildings, average cost: $77,200
  • 2006: 46 buildings, average cost: $86,900
  • 2005: 12 buildings, average cost: $96,500
  • 2004: 40 buildings, average cost: $106,000
  • 2003: 67 buildings, average cost: $99,700
  • 2002: 46 buildings, average cost: $98,300
  • 2001: 34 buildings, average cost: $99,100
  • 2000: 41 buildings, average cost: $95,300
  • 1999: 15 buildings, average cost: $87,800
  • 1997: 3 buildings, average cost: $105,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Fairfax, IA residents
Average permit cost in Fairfax, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.0%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +56 (+6.7%).
Most common industries in Fairfax, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (11.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.2%)
  • Construction (7.8%)
  • Health care (6.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.4%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (4.7%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (4.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (12.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.5%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (7.1%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (6.2%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.8%)
  • Machinery, equipment, supplies merchant wholesalers (5.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (20.0%)
  • Health care (11.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (9.2%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (8.6%)
  • Public administration (4.9%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (4.9%)
  • Computer & electronic products (4.3%)
Most common occupations in Fairfax, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.5%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (3.8%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (3.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.2%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5.0%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10.3%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (8.1%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (7.6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Child care workers (4.3%)

Average climate in Fairfax, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 105. This is significantly worse than average.

City:

105
U.S.:

73
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2018 was 0.217. This is about average. Closest monitor was 6.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.217
U.S.:

0.251
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.268. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 5.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.268
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 38.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 5.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

38.0
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 13.2. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 6.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

13.2
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Fairfax-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 103% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/30/1954, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 12.6 miles away from the Fairfax city center .

On 8/12/1974, a category F4 tornado 23.7 miles away from the city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Fairfax-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 142% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 316.0 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 296.7 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 316.0 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 152.1 miles away from Fairfax center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 469.5 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 344.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Linn County (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 20
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 17, Storms: 14, Tornadoes: 6, Heavy Rains: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Fairfax topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Fairfax:

  • HERITAGE NURSING AND REHAB CENTE (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA)
  • WEST RIDGE CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA)
  • METH-WICK HEALTH CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA)
  • TANAGER PLACE (Hospital, about 8 miles away; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA)
  • ST LUKES HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 8 miles away; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA)
  • MERCY MEDICAL CENTER - CEDAR RAPIDS (Dialysis Facility, about 8 miles away; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA)
  • MERCY MEDICAL CENTER - CEDAR RAPIDS Acute Care Hospitals (about 8 miles away; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA)

Operable nuclear power plant near Fairfax:

  • 10 miles: Duane Arnold in Palo, IA.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Fairfax:

  • Kirkwood Community College (about 7 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; Full-time enrollment: 11,503)
  • University of Iowa (about 22 miles; Iowa City, IA; FT enrollment: 24,735)
  • Hawkeye Community College (about 46 miles; Waterloo, IA; FT enrollment: 7,160)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 54 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,816)
  • Upper Iowa University (about 64 miles; Fayette, IA; FT enrollment: 5,275)
  • Saint Ambrose University (about 68 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 3,053)
  • Eastern Iowa Community College District (about 68 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 5,507)

Library in Fairfax:

  • FAIRFAX PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $73,299; Location: 313 VANDERBILT ST; 11,295 books; 424 audio materials; 2,160 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 31 print serial subscriptions)

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • KWOF 89.1 FM the owner is The New 89.1 The Spirit. added by james

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Fairfax: Fairfax (A), Fairfax Volunteer Fire Department (B), Fairfax City Hall (C), Fairfax Library (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Fairfax: Saint Patrick's Catholic Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: John Terry (baseball) - Baseball player.

Linn County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Fairfax and their reported violations in the past:

FAIRFAX WATER SUPPLY (Population served: 2,123, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 regular monitoring violations
Average household size:
This city:

2.7 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

77.7%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.9%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households

Banks with branches in Fairfax (2011 data):

  • Fairfax State Savings Bank: at 409 Vanderbilt Street, branch established on 1924/10/20. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $148.9 mil, Deposits: $131.5 mil, local headquarters, negative income in the last year, 1 total offices, Holding Company: Vanderbilt Holding Company, Inc.
  • Guaranty Bank and Trust Company: Fairfax Office at 300 80th Street Court, branch established on 2007/01/16. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $237.9 mil, Deposits: $189.5 mil, headquarters in Cedar Rapids, IA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 7 total offices, Holding Company: Guaranty Bankshares, Ltd.

For population 15 years and over in Fairfax:

Marital status in Fairfax, IA
  • Never married: 19.9%
  • Now married: 70.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 2.8%
  • Divorced: 7.2%

For population 25 years and over in Fairfax:

  • High school or higher: 98.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 37.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 11.2%
  • Unemployed: 2.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 14.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.9
Iowa average:

10.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Drove car alone:
Fairfax:

100.0% (431)
Iowa:

85.3% (570,774)
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Fairfax, IA (based on Linn County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic40,93018
Mainline Protestant35,52275
Evangelical Protestant29,18488
Other4,96918
Orthodox5452
Black Protestant4332
None99,643-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 27
Linn County:

1.31 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 5
Linn County:

0.24 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Here:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 88
Linn County:

4.28 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 146
Linn County:

7.10 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Linn County:

7.2%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.6%
State:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Linn County:

13.4%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

50.0%
State:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Fairfax:

47.7%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.2
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

22.8%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

9.6%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.8
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Fairfax:

38.6%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
Fairfax:

56.7%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

77.9%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Fairfax, IA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 9$29,246$38,9950$0
Parks and Recreation 3$12,645$50,5802$1,469
Sewerage 1$5,337$64,0440$0
Local Libraries 1$5,170$62,0404$2,870
Water Supply 1$1,667$20,0040$0
Financial Administration 1$7,141$85,6920$0
Streets and Highways 1$5,683$68,1960$0
Totals for Government 17$66,889$47,2166$4,339

Fairfax government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Construction - Water Utilities: $3,255,000 ($1123.58)
    Sewerage: $444,000 ($153.26)
  • Current Operations - General Public Buildings: $1,321,000 ($455.99)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,003,000 ($346.22)
    Regular Highways: $410,000 ($141.53)
    Water Utilities: $360,000 ($124.27)
    Sewerage: $350,000 ($120.81)
    General - Other: $303,000 ($104.59)
    Libraries: $266,000 ($91.82)
    Solid Waste Management: $222,000 ($76.63)
    Local Fire Protection: $165,000 ($56.96)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $105,000 ($36.24)
    Police Protection: $89,000 ($30.72)
    Financial Administration: $83,000 ($28.65)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $53,000 ($18.29)
    Central Staff Services: $17,000 ($5.87)
    Housing and Community Development: $13,000 ($4.49)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $216,000 ($74.56)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Police Protection: $34,000 ($11.74)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $744,000 ($256.82)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $83,000 ($28.65)

Fairfax government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $740,000 ($255.44)
    Solid Waste Management: $207,000 ($71.45)
    Other: $107,000 ($36.93)
    Parks and Recreation: $16,000 ($5.52)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $119,000 ($41.08)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $123,000 ($42.46)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $405,000 ($139.80)
    Rents: $36,000 ($12.43)
    Interest Earnings: $14,000 ($4.83)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $634,000 ($218.85)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $318,000 ($109.77)
    General Local Government Support: $14,000 ($4.83)
  • Tax - Property: $2,063,000 ($712.12)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $329,000 ($113.57)
    Other License: $70,000 ($24.16)
    Public Utilities Sales: $25,000 ($8.63)

Fairfax government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $17,571,000 ($6065.24)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $10,146,000 ($3502.24)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $10,146,000 ($3502.24)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,721,000 ($939.25)
  • Short Term Debt Outstanding - End of Fiscal Year: $155,000 ($53.50)
    Beginning: $77,000 ($26.58)

Fairfax government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $4,014,000 ($1385.57)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $2,378,000 ($820.85)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $32,000 ($11.05)

Businesses in Fairfax, IA

  • Dairy Queen: 1
  • U-Haul: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Fairfax:

  • WMT (600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KCRG (1600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
  • KMRY (1450 AM; 1 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: SELLERS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMJM (1360 AM; 1 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KCJJ (1630 AM; 10 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: RIVER CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WSUI (910 AM; 5 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KXIC (800 AM; 1 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KDNZ (1650 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATIONS CO., LLC)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • KKHQ (950 AM; 5 kW; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Fairfax:

  • KDAT (104.5 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KRNA (94.1 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KCCK-FM (88.3 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • KZIA (102.9 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KZIA, INC.)
  • KHAK (98.1 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WMT-FM (96.5 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KUNI (90.9 FM; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KFMW (107.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KSUI (91.7 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KKRQ (100.7 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KOKZ (105.7 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KOEL-FM (92.3 FM; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KNWS-FM (101.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KRNL-FM (89.7 FM; MOUNT VERNON, IA; Owner: CORNELL COLLEGE)
  • K236AA (95.1 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Fairfax:

  • KFXA (Channel 28; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: SECOND GENERATION OF IOWA, LTD.)
  • KGAN (Channel 2; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KGAN LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KCRG-TV (Channel 9; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
  • KCDE-LP (Channel 67; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KCDR-LP (Channel 55; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KHHH-LP (Channel 57; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KRUB-LP (Channel 65; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KWWL (Channel 7; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • KRIN (Channel 32; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • K17ET (Channel 17; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KWKB (Channel 20; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: KM TELEVISION OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • KIIN (Channel 12; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KPXR (Channel 48; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • K64DG (Channel 64; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: R B SHELDAHL)

Fairfax fatal accident list:

Aug 25, 2019 09:42 AM, Us-151 Williams Blvd, Losey Ave, Lat: 41.922294, Lon: -91.783808, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Dec 29, 2015 11:41 AM, Us-151 / Williams Blvd, Lat: 41.920331, Lon: -91.783758, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
Dec 3, 2004 01:35 PM, Us-151, Prairie Ave, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 15Number of bridges
  • 174ft / 53.4mTotal length
  • 61,162Total average daily traffic
  • 13,275Total average daily truck traffic
  • 61,162Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Fairfax, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21900-1909
  • 11910-1919
  • 21950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 41970-1979
  • 11990-1999
  • 32020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Fairfax, IA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

15 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Fairfax)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Aei #1224 & 1225 Fairfax Trk 1 & 2, Mp 92.5, Clinton Sub (Lat: 41.917083 Lon: -91.832444), Type: Mast, Structure height: 2 m, Call Sign: WPLW619,
    Assigned Frequencies: 921.500 MHz, 902.250 MHz, 902.250 MHz, 902.250 MHz, 902.250 MHz, 903.750 MHz, 903.750 MHz, 903.750 MHz, 903.750 MHz, 910.000 MHz... (+29 more), Grant Date: 02/22/2023, Expiration Date: 03/23/2033, Certifier: L J Kopiasz, Registrant: Concentrix, 222 So 15th St. Suite 505n, Omaha, NE 68102, Phone: (402) 262-4785, Email:


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 8222 Lefebure Rd Sw (Lat: 41.899194 Lon: -91.774500), Type: Silo, Structure height: 33 m, Overall height: 35 m, Call Sign: WSAC446,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.400 MHz, Grant Date: 01/04/2024, Expiration Date: 01/04/2034, Certifier: Lance Lefebure, Registrant: 200 Sisley Grove Rd Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, Phone: (319) 521-3583, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • FAIRFAX RD, Fairfax Rd 1/4 Mi S Of (Lat: 41.915000 Lon: -91.773222), Type: Tower, Structure height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WNEP476,
    Assigned Frequencies: 958.350 MHz, Grant Date: 05/15/2021, Expiration Date: 06/06/2031, Registrant: Interstate Power And Light Company, 200 First Street Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, Phone: (563) 584-7474, Email:

  • WILLIAMS STO, 6805 East Cemetery Rd Sw (Lat: 41.926556 Lon: -91.759139), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Overall height: 48.4 m, Call Sign: WQTH793,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10855.0 MHz, Grant Date: 02/05/2014, Expiration Date: 02/05/2024, Cancellation Date: 07/08/2015, Certifier: John E Monday, Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 2200 N. Greenville Ave., 1w, Richardson, TX 75082, Phone: (972) 234-7003, Fax: (972) 301-6893, Email:

  • DM03IP596, 9841 E. Ave. Nw (Cedar Rapids# 303512) (Lat: 41.977556 Lon: -91.797222), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 93.3 m, Call Sign: WQXE227,
    Assigned Frequencies: 17915.0 MHz, 17915.0 MHz, 17915.0 MHz, 17915.0 MHz, 17915.0 MHz, Grant Date: 02/09/2016, Expiration Date: 02/09/2026, Cancellation Date: 05/16/2023, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Email:

  • CED Amana road, 940 Fairfax Rd (Lat: 41.913111 Lon: -91.772694), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Overall height: 56.4 m, Call Sign: WRJG614,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/26/2020, Expiration Date: 09/25/2020, Cancellation Date: 09/04/2020, Certifier: Christophe Le Scanve, Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

41 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Fairfax)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

5
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-140 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 140MD, N140MD, N-140MD, Serial Number: 28-7425149, Year manufactured: 1973, Airworthiness Date: 12/05/1973, Certificate Issue Date: 11/28/2012
    Registrant (Individual): Mark Desotel, 416 W Prairie Dr, Fairfax, IA 52228
  • Aircraft: ZENISEK MICHAEL W MINI 500 B (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 382BB, N382BB, N-382BB, Serial Number: 382, Certificate Issue Date: 08/25/1997
    Registrant (Individual): Michael W Zenisek, 8200 Tissel Hollow Rd, Fairfax, IA 52228
  • Aircraft: ZENISEK EDWARD J X-2 GYRO (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: MCCULLOCH 4318A&E/0-100 (72 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4242J, N4242J, N-4242J, Serial Number: 001, Year manufactured: 1981, Airworthiness Date: 12/19/1984, Certificate Issue Date: 05/26/1981
    Registrant (Individual): Edward J Zenisek, 8200 Tissel Hollow Rd, Fairfax, IA 52228
  • Aircraft: BANES JOHN E STITS-SAGB (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5479Y, N5479Y, N-5479Y, Serial Number: P2060, Year manufactured: 1997, Airworthiness Date: 09/18/1997, Certificate Issue Date: 03/28/1997
    Registrant (Individual): John E Banes, 4905 Longview Dr Sw, Fairfax, IA 52228
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182H (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 119 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8503S, N8503S, N-8503S, Serial Number: 18256603, Year manufactured: 1965, Airworthiness Date: 09/08/1965, Certificate Issue Date: 03/23/1999
    Registrant (Corporation): Cub Club Inc, 4905 Longview Dr, Fairfax, IA 52228

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 7. The highest number of reported fires - 24 took place in 2012, and the least - 0 in 2005. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Fairfax, IA When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (42.0%), and Outside Fires (41.1%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Fairfax, IA
    • 4742.0%Structure Fires
    • 4641.1%Outside Fires
    • 1311.6%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 65.4%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Fairfax, IA
Most common first names in Fairfax, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary1979.3 years
Charles1680.6 years
William1177.0 years
John1080.5 years
James974.1 years
Frank978.3 years
Edward785.6 years
Anna784.9 years
Helen787.4 years
Emma785.9 years
Most common last names in Fairfax, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith1178.0 years
Stallman781.3 years
Cerveny677.2 years
Flaherty674.8 years
Lefebure579.8 years
Bowler573.8 years
Zamastil574.4 years
Moynihan482.7 years
Dvorak481.5 years
Cech483.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Fairfax, IA
  • 83.1%Utility gas
  • 14.8%Electricity
  • 1.1%No fuel used
  • 1.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Fairfax, IA
  • 80.2%Utility gas
  • 19.8%Electricity


Fairfax compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median household income above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
There are 9 pilots and 9 other airmen in this city.
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