Fairfax Authority

Fairfax is a lower-income small town of 1,076 with home prices 3.4× below the Oklahoma median.

Fairfax, Oklahoma

Population in Fairfax stands at 1,076 — placing it among the smaller communities of Osage County, Oklahoma. The median household income stands at $40,000.

Definition and scope

Located in Osage County, Oklahoma, Fairfax operates within Oklahoma's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 3 and is part of the Tulsa, OK metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Fairfax has approximately 1,076 residents. The median age is 47.1 years. Roughly 85% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $59,300.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 59.8%
• Black or African American: 4.2%
• Hispanic or Latino: 2.6%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Fairfax is $40,000. Poverty rate stands at 24.7%. Unemployment rate at last release was 7.6%. Educational attainment: 15.5% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Fairfax:

• Public schools: 3
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 3

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Fairfax is Pawnee Municipal Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Pawnee County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 916 feet. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 7a.

References

• Oklahoma State Authority — state-level reference for Oklahoma.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.