Best State To Raise a Family
(WalletHub, 1st in 2020; 2nd in 2021)
Named for the serene atmosphere and its five lakes, Fairmont is an approachable southern Minnesotan micropolis that’s been recognized as one of the state’s most affordable places to live, raise a family, and pursue opportunities for financial opportunity and growth.
Fairmont features an expansive industrial park, with Minnesota Shovel-Ready certified sites, accessible by plane, rail, and interstate travel.
Our convenient location is just one of the many reasons business chose to locate in Fairmont. The area features over 780 businesses, a few of these include Mayo Clinic Health System – Fairmont, Hy-Vee, Walmart, Fairmont Foods, 3M, Avery Weigh-Tronix, ADS Hancor, Green Plains, CHS, Kahler Automation and a host of others. Our strong industrial and commercial sectors confirm Fairmont as a business-friendly environment.
Fairmont is also family-friendly; fostering growth, sustainability, and diversity to build a viable community. With affordable housing, qualify public and parochial education options, highly-ranked healthcare facilities, and an abundance of community assets that promote well-being, Fairmont is a beautiful place to call home.


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Best State To Raise a Family
(WalletHub, 1st in 2020; 2nd in 2021)
in Voter Participation
(U.S. Elections Project, 2020)
Best State for Women and for Working Moms and Dads
(Wallethub, 2020)
in Volunteering
(Corporation for National and Community Service)
in Child Well-Being
(Kids Count Report, 2021)
in Healthy People
(2021 Camelot Index)