Fairmont, Minnesota
Fairmont is a city of 10,296 people in Martin County, Minnesota, founded in 1909.
Why visit Fairmont
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 25 parks and trails, 14 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Fairmont Opera House, Fairmont Theatre, Martin County Courthouse and Orville P. and Sarah Chubb House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 7°F.
Weather in Fairmont
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Fairmont
Fairmont is a city in and the county seat of Martin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 10,487 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Fairmont, Minnesota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Fairmont Opera House
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Opera House in Fairmont, Minnesota
45 East Blue Earth Avenue, Fairmont
Museums and landmarks3
Martin County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Courthouse in Minnesota, United States
Orville P. and Sarah Chubb House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic house in Minnesota, United States
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Parks, trails and playgrounds25
Steve Pierce Park
Park · 0.4 mi
Steve Pierce Park Established 2015 Former location of the Fairmont Water Treatment Plant Fishing Peir and Recreation Area
13 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes14
Torge's Bar & Grill
Restaurant · American, Pizza · 2.4 mi
1201 Torgerson Drive, Fairmont
Su 11:00-22:00; Mo-Th 16:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
China Buffet
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.8 mi
400 South State Street
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 0.9 mi
1022 East Blue Earth Avenue, Fairmount
Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00
Dairy Queen
Fast food · Ice Cream, Burger, Chicken · 1.1 mi
1326 East Blue Earth Avenue, Fairmont
09:00-21:00
2 more on the map.
History
Fairmont was established in 1857. The city's name reflects its elevated town site. A post office has been operational at Fairmont since 1858. Fairmont was incorporated as a city on February 28, 1878, and its first city charter was adopted in 1902.
From the History section of Fairmont, Minnesota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Churches and places of worship5
Red Rock Center for the Arts
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr.
School · 1.4 mi
1200 North Park Street, Fairmont
Healthcare2
Map of Fairmont
70 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24°F | 7°F | 0.8 in |
| Feb | 28°F | 10°F | 1.2 in |
| Mar | 41°F | 22°F | 1.9 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 35°F | 3.5 in |
| May | 69°F | 49°F | 4.6 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 60°F | 5.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 64°F | 3.9 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 61°F | 3.8 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 52°F | 3.4 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 39°F | 2.3 in |
| Nov | 43°F | 25°F | 1.6 in |
| Dec | 29°F | 13°F | 1.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Fairmont Hcn (0 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
Martin County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2024-06-28: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-04-07: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-06-12: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2018-09-05: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2014-07-21: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Fairmont Municipal Airport (FRM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Welcome 7 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Truman 13 mi north, about 20 min by car
- Sherburn 13 mi west, about 21 min by car
- Trimont 15 mi northwest, about 24 min by car
- Winnebago 17 mi northeast, about 27 min by car
- Armstrong 17 mi south, about 28 min by car
- Blue Earth 18 mi east, about 29 min by car
- Swea City 20 mi southeast, about 32 min by car
- Spencer 49 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Albert Lea 55 mi east, about 1 h 30 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, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Fairmont MN 1, Jon Platek, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Downtown Fairmont - panoramio, Jon Platek, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Downtown Fairmont - panoramio (cropped), Jon Platek, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Downtown Fairmont Minnesota, Tony Webster, CC BY 2.0
- Fairmont Opera House, front, Jatakuck ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- ChubbHouse, Jonathunder, GFDL 1.2
- RedRockCenterForTheArts, Jonathunder, GFDL 1.2
- LakeviewFuneralHome, Jonathunder, GFDL 1.2
- Martin County Historical Society Pioneer Museum-Entrance, Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- RedRockCenter, Jonathunder, GFDL 1.2
- Martin County Historical Society Pioneer Museum, Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Renovations at Martin County Courthouse, Tpdwkouaa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Justice in Stone, Robert Alescio, CC BY-SA 3.0
- IBM 1394204 keyboard, James R. Maynard III, CC BY-SA 4.0
- IBM 1389262 keyboard, James R. Maynard III, CC BY-SA 4.0
- IBM 3174-61R, Jmaynard, CC BY-SA 4.0
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