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Fairbury, NE

Jefferson CountyElev. 404 m
Population
3,905
Median home
$90,800
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
3
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Fairbury

Fairbury is home to roughly 3,905 residents. Fairbury sits in Jefferson County. The median age is 42.7 and the median household income is $51,782. Homes carry a median value of $90,800, and about 63% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (87.2%). Around 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 16 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
3,905
Median age
42.7
Median household income
$51,782
Per-capita income
$27,702
Poverty rate
15.1%
High-school grad or higher
90.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
Unemployment
1.2%
Avg. commute
16 min
Work from home
5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White87.2%
Hispanic or Latino8.7%
Black1.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts24.2%
Production, transportation & material moving22.8%
Service22.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance17.6%
Sales & office13.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$90,800
Median gross rent
$666/mo
Owner-occupied
63.3%
Median year built
1938
Households
1,704
Avg. household size
2.23

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Fairbury has 3 public schools2 elementary, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading32%
Math57%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

FAIRBURY JR-SR HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 712
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -12
JEFFERSON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLElementaryGrades 36

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

Violent and property crime rates for Fairbury vs Nebraska and national averages.

Data source being added: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR/NIBRS, public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Fairbury.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Jefferson County
DroughtRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Low
TornadoRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Fairbury is in Jefferson County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Fairbury sits in Jefferson County. Elevation ~404 m.

Map of Fairbury
Fairbury, NE
Where Fairbury is
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Historic places

6 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Fairbury Public-Carnegie LibraryJefferson County CourthouseIOOF Temple BuildingFairbury Rock Island Depot and Freight HouseFairbury Jr/Sr High School and Gymnasium-AuditoriumKesterson, John C., House
Notable people from Fairbury
Lulu Grace GravesC. Lowell HarrissMichael WeschIra HanfordDakota CochraneDoyle LadeForrest McPhersonCarl Hanford
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Nearby cities
Beatrice (24 mi)Crete (35 mi)Lincoln (53 mi)Seward (53 mi)York (55 mi)Waverly (63 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Fairbury, NE (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Fairbury, Nebraska.

Charles Fredrick Brown, 57
Fairbury · Jefferson County · 68352
AKA Charles F Brown
Matthew Harrison White, 34
Fairbury · Jefferson County · 68352
AKA Matthew H White, Matt White

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Fairbury — frequently asked

What is the population of Fairbury, Nebraska?
Fairbury has a population of about 3,905, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Fairbury?
The median home value in Fairbury is $90,800, and the median gross rent is $666/month (U.S. Census ACS).
What natural-disaster risks does Fairbury face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Jefferson County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including drought, hail, ice storm.
How many schools are in Fairbury?
Fairbury has 3 public schools (2 elementary, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Fairbury?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Fairbury. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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