The Town FilesFairview, Oklahoma
City in Major County · population 2,740 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $131,300
- Household income
- $54,688
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 96°
- Snow a year
- 9 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 42.7
Fairview is a city of 2,740 people in Major County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $131,300, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks better for cycling than 95% of Oklahoma towns, easier by car than 91% of Oklahoma towns, better for families than 89% of Oklahoma towns.
How Fairview ranks
Percentile among Oklahoma towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Oklahoma towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Fairview is worth $131,300, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $54,688, which is more affordable than 54% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $656 a month. 76.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Fairview | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $131,300 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $656 | $830 |
| Median household income | $54,688 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 76.0% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.6% | — |
Who lives in Fairview
| People | Fairview | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.7 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.4% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 24.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.0% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.0% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 8.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.0% | — |
| Work from home | 2.3% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 23.2 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.3% | 86.0% |
Weather in Fairview
July highs average 95.5°F and January lows 25.9°F. About 31.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 9.1 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 90 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 89 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fairview since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on May 24, 2011 about 9.2 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 2 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 5, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 70 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on April 19, 1972.
Severe weather in Major County since 1996
Major County has been included in 33 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 19, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4721: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| February 24, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4587: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 17, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3555: Severe Winter Storm |
| December 21, 2020 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4575: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4530: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Major County
Major County had 2,135 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,371 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Fairview itself the ACS puts it at 3.6%.
Public schools in Fairview
3 public schools with 755 students, about 14.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORNELSEN ES | PK-5 | 375 | 15.0 |
| FAIRVIEW HS | 9-12 | 208 | 13.0 |
| CHAMBERLAIN MS | 6-8 | 172 | 15.6 |
Towns near Fairview
- Watonga, OK29.5 mi · 2,690 people · home $89,700
Fairview questions
Is Fairview, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Fairview scores better for retirees than 67% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 42%. 23.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.7).
How much does a house cost in Fairview?
The median owner-occupied home in Fairview is valued at $131,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $54,688, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $656 a month.
What is the weather like in Fairview?
July highs average 95.5°F and January lows 25.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 31.1 inches of precipitation a year and 9.1 inches of snow.
Does Fairview get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fairview since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on May 24, 2011. The typical Oklahoma town has had 33.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)