Fairchild, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fairchild, Wisconsin
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US-10 and US-12/Wis-27 junction near town
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Location of Fairchild in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Eau Claire |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.48 sq mi (3.83 km2) |
| • Land | 1.46 sq mi (3.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,020 ft (311 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 451 |
| • Density | 304.7/sq mi (117.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-24850 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1564804 |
Fairchild is a small village located in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 451 people lived there. It's a part of the larger Town of Fairchild.
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History of Fairchild Village
Fairchild has had a post office (where you send and receive mail) since 1870. The village was named after Lucius Fairchild. He was an important person who served as the 10th Governor of Wisconsin. A governor is like the leader of a state.
Geography and Location
Fairchild is located at specific coordinates: 44.599554 degrees North and -90.959543 degrees West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
Land and Water Area
The village covers a total area of about 1.48 square miles (3.83 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.45 square miles (3.77 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.07 square kilometers), is water.
Major Roads and Highways
Fairchild is easy to reach because it sits at the crossing of two major roads: US Highway 12 and US Highway 10. It is also just ten miles east of Interstate 94, which is a very busy highway.
Fairchild's Climate
Fairchild has a "Dfb" climate, which means it has warm summers and cold, snowy winters. This type of climate is common in many parts of the northern United States.
| Climate data for Fairchild, Wisconsin | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | −7 (19) |
−3 (27) |
4 (39) |
13 (55) |
20 (68) |
25 (77) |
28 (82) |
26 (79) |
21 (70) |
14 (58) |
6 (42) |
−3 (26) |
1 (33) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −18 (0) |
−14 (6) |
−7 (20) |
1 (34) |
7 (45) |
12 (54) |
14 (58) |
13 (56) |
8 (47) |
2 (36) |
−4 (25) |
−13 (9) |
0 (32) |
| Average precipitation cm (inches) | 2.5 (1) |
2.0 (0.8) |
5.1 (2) |
7.1 (2.8) |
9.1 (3.6) |
11 (4.3) |
11 (4.4) |
9.9 (3.9) |
9.7 (3.8) |
5.8 (2.3) |
4.8 (1.9) |
3.0 (1.2) |
81 (32) |
| Average precipitation days | 7 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 105 |
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Population and People
The number of people living in Fairchild has changed over the years. In 1880, there were 304 residents. The population grew quite a bit, reaching over 1,000 people in the 1930s, 40s, and 50s. Since then, the population has slowly decreased.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 304 | — | |
| 1890 | 645 | 112.2% | |
| 1900 | 947 | 46.8% | |
| 1910 | 678 | −28.4% | |
| 1920 | 704 | 3.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,007 | 43.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,098 | 9.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,120 | 2.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,016 | −9.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,020 | 0.4% | |
| 1980 | 714 | −30.0% | |
| 1990 | 504 | −29.4% | |
| 2000 | 564 | 11.9% | |
| 2010 | 550 | −2.5% | |
| 2020 | 451 | −18.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Fairchild in 2010
The census is a count of the population that happens every ten years. In 2010, there were 550 people living in Fairchild. These people lived in 227 households, and 148 of these were families.
Most of the people in Fairchild (94.2%) were White. There were also small percentages of Native American, Asian, and people from other races. About 2.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 30.8% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (41.9%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.42 people, and the average family had 2.93 people.
The median age in the village was 40 years old. This means half the people were younger than 40 and half were older. About 24% of residents were under 18, and 18.4% were 65 or older.
Media Outlets
Fairchild is served by some local media. These include:
- WEAU (a TV station)
- WAXX (a radio station)
Notable People from Fairchild
Some interesting people have connections to Fairchild:
- Taylor Frye: A Wisconsin State Representative, meaning he helped make laws for the state.
- George S. Graves: Another Wisconsin State Representative.
- Carole Landis: A famous actress.
- Louis V. Mato: Also a Wisconsin State Representative.
Images for kids
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Location of the village of Fairchild within Eau Claire County
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A good number of Amish live in the country around Fairchild
See also
In Spanish: Fairchild (Wisconsin) para niños
