Fairfield Public RecordsIdaho

Fairfield, the county seat of Camas County, Idaho, is served by Camas County School District, with one K-12 campus: Camas County School. The school enrolls about 130 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. The district's graduation rate is around 91%. There are no colleges or adult education centers in the city; about 24% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. School safety ratings are above average, and the school offers vocational and technical educational programs. Extracurricular opportunities include athletics, FFA, and academic clubs.

Fairfield city, located in Camas County, Idaho, has a predominantly car-dependent transportation system, with over 85% of residents commuting via personal vehicles and average commute times around 18 minutes, according to recent Census data. Public transit options are minimal or non-existent, and vehicle ownership rates are high, with nearly 95% of households owning at least one vehicle. The city is connected primarily by U.S. Highway 20, serving as its main transportation corridor. Major employment hubs include local schools, county services, and agriculture-related businesses, with most residents working either in Fairfield or commuting to nearby towns.

Fairfield, in Camas County, Idaho, has limited healthcare infrastructure, with no hospitals and just one local clinic—Camas Medical Services. Residents typically travel to neighboring cities like Gooding or Twin Falls for hospital care. Camas County’s population is around 1,100, predominantly White and aging (median age ~49). Healthcare access can be challenging due to provider shortages and rural isolation. Common health issues include chronic diseases, injuries, and behavioral health concerns. Approximately 13% of county residents are uninsured, below the Idaho average. County clinics are primarily staffed by nurse practitioners and physician assistants rather than medical doctors.

As of the 2020 Census, Fairfield city in Camas County, Idaho, had a population of 468. The median age was approximately 40 years. The gender distribution was nearly balanced at 51% male and 49% female. In terms of racial and ethnic composition, Fairfield was predominantly White (94%), with small minorities including Hispanic or Latino (7%), Native American (2%), and other races (2%). This small, rural city reflects the broader demographic trends of Camas County.

Fairfield, the city and county seat of Camas, Idaho, offers a homeownership rate of about 70%, with median home values around $260,000 as of 2023. Rentals are limited, with typical rents near $900/month for a two-bedroom. The housing stock features mostly single-family homes and some mobile homes, spread across quiet neighborhoods near downtown and Camas Prairie. Property values have risen roughly 8% year-over-year. Property taxes average 0.7% of assessed value, lower than the national average, making Fairfield an affordable option for buyers seeking small-town living and outdoor proximity.