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Fairfield, Idaho

City · Population 484 · #129 in Idaho
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Fairfield is the county seat of and the only incorporated city in Camas County, Idaho. The population was 441 at the time of the 2020 census, nearly half of the rural county's population..

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About Fairfield

Set in the southern part of Idaho, Fairfield is a tiny community with an estimated population of 484.

Fairfield holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.88 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 550 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Fairfield Unique

  • One of 18 places in the US named Fairfield — but the Idaho one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in southern Idaho, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Idaho — one of 236 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
  • Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Fairfield

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🏫 Schools in Fairfield

  • CAMAS COUNTY ELEM/JR HIGH SCHOOL
  • CAMAS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

StateIdaho
TypeCity
Population (2024)484
Rank in state#129 of 198
Land area0.88 sq mi
Density550/sq mi
Coordinates43.3480, -114.8008

🌤️ Current Weather

Right now48°F
ConditionsSunny
Wind2 to 7 mph

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