Fairbank, IA is a small city in East Central Iowa. It is ranked as the 609th best place to live in the United States according to BestPlaces, a website that ranks cities and towns based on a variety of factors such as cost of living, access to healthcare and education, crime rates, and job opportunities. Fairbank has an overall score of 6.2 out of 10, indicating that it offers residents with an above average quality of life compared with other cities in America. The cost of living index is slightly below the national average at 92.3 while its median home price is lower than most places at $105,000. Education ratings are also high for Fairbank with an A+ rating for public schools and colleges offering excellent learning opportunities for students. Additionally, the city has an unemployment rate below 4%, which indicates that there are plenty of career opportunities for its citizens.
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