Why visit Fairfax
Townapedia lists 3 parks and trails and 2 places to eat in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 11°F.
Weather in Fairfax
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Fairfax
Fairfax is a city in Linn County, Iowa, United States. The population was 2,828 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Fairfax, Iowa (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes2
Churches and places of worship2
Gas and EV charging1
History
Fairfax was laid out in 1863 when the railroad was extended to that point. It was named after Fairfax County, Virginia.
From the History section of Fairfax, Iowa on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries15
Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy
School · 5.7 mi
300 13Th St Nw, Cedar Rapids
Map of Fairfax
23 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28°F | 11°F | 0.9 in |
| Feb | 33°F | 16°F | 1.2 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 27°F | 2.0 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 38°F | 3.6 in |
| May | 71°F | 50°F | 4.2 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 60°F | 5.6 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 63°F | 4.4 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 60°F | 4.1 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 52°F | 3.4 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 40°F | 2.9 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 28°F | 2.0 in |
| Dec | 33°F | 17°F | 1.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Cedar Rapids Muni Ap 72545 (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Linn County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-08-17: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-23: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-10-31: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2014-08-05: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2013-07-02: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Cedar Rapids 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Swisher 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Hiawatha 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Palo 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Ely 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Robins 12 mi northeast, about 19 min by car
- Marion 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
- North Liberty 15 mi southeast, about 24 min by car
- Tiffin 16 mi south, about 26 min by car
- Coralville 18 mi southeast, about 29 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Fairfax public library, Crcjfly, CC BY-SA 4.0
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