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Fairmont, Nebraska

village · Fillmore County

At a glance

635
Population
$73,600
Median home value (all homes)
76% below U.S. median
$178,812
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$685/mo
Median rent
49% below U.S. median
$73,750
Median household income
6% below U.S. median
19.6 min
Average commute
71.4%
Homes with broadband
2.06%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 77 — 23% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing58% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities1% above
Taxes30% below
Insurance7% below
Commute cost30% below
For business: Nebraska is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college16 mi
Nearest community college45 mi
Nearest technical college48 mi
High school graduates97.2%
College graduates9.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Fillmore County Development Corp
Fillmore County Development Corporation is a non-profit organization that strives to promote the people, places, celebrations and businesses of Fillmore County and to foster economic development within the county and its local communities. It focuses on workforce development, housing, business development, marketing and public relations, leadership, and related initiatives to support the county’s growth.
state Nebraska Dept. of Economic Development
Our mission is to provide quality leadership and services that enable Nebraska’s communities, businesses, and people to succeed in a global economy, with programs and resources for starting and growing a business, housing, and economic recovery.
state Union Pacific Railroad Industrial Dev
Union Pacific's Industrial Development team provides guidance and rail project management to help businesses build, expand, or locate rail-served sites on Union Pacific’s expansive network, connecting them to the global economy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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