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North Fairfield’s story
198 years in pictures
The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2004.
- 1828North Fairfield is settled
North FairfieldOH
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
443
2025 Census estimate · −2% since 2020
Typical home
$181K
+1.8% in a year
Household income
$74K
median
Median age
31.4
years
Jobs based here
18
A commuter town
Is North Fairfield a good place to live?
8.3% of residents are 65 or older in North Fairfield, against 20% in Ohio’s towns and 18% across U.S. towns. North Fairfield has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes North Fairfield stand out
Where North Fairfield beats most towns.
Small town
443 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to North Fairfield: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in North Fairfield, and how to reach them.
PowerOhio Edison16.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterNorth Fairfield Village water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have North Fairfield’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Ohio you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDirector, Huron County Board of ElectionsHuron County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2019
ZIP code4485544855 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in North Fairfield.
Work & commute
Most of North Fairfield’s workers commute out: the town has 0.1 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave North Fairfield for work: only 0% work in town. North Fairfield’s average trip to work is 26 minutes, above Ohio’s towns (24 minutes) and close to U.S. towns (25 minutes). The top destinations are Norwalk (14%), Willard (13%) and Greenwich (4%).
0%work in town
| North Fairfield | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $74,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In North Fairfield0%
Norwalk14%
Willard13%
Greenwich4%
Tiffin4%
17 mi
median commute distance
18
jobs based in North Fairfield
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Housing
North Fairfield’s typical home value is about $181K
The typical North Fairfield home is worth about $181,000, up 1.8% in a year, 27% below the Ohio typical home. 82% of households own their home in North Fairfield.
$181KZillow home value
| North Fairfield | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 82% | 77% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,102 a month | $944 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
North Fairfield$181K
Ohio$246K
+1.8%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in April
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazards
Low risk in North Fairfield, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 71% of U.S. communities.
29risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In North Fairfield, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
North Fairfield has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 83°, January nights drop to 18° and about 33 inches of snow falls in a winter.
33″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter21–36°
Spring38–59°
Summer60–81°
Fall43–63°
Oct 25
typical first frost
Apr 25
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy North Fairfield is
North Fairfield beats the Ohio average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 39% of North Fairfield adults sleep under 7 hours.
| North Fairfield | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 38% | 36% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 38% | 35% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 38% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 13% | 12% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
4 better28 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | North Fairfield | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.9% | 14.1% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.7% | 8.3% |
Mercy Health - Willard Hospital
5.3 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about North Fairfield
16pages on North Fairfield
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of North Fairfield; the nearest are
Bowling Green State University-FirelandsCommunity college · Public · Huron20.3 mi$6,407 in-state tuitionOhio State University-Mansfield CampusUniversity or college · Public · Mansfield21.4 mi$9,488 in-state tuitionTerra State Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Fremont33.1 mi$5,748 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 North Fairfield residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave North Fairfield for work
Where North Fairfield’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
18jobs based in North Fairfield
0%of working residents work in town
17 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Questions about North Fairfield
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is North Fairfield, OH a good place to live?
North Fairfield has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.