Information on Fairfax, Renville County
The City of Fairfax is located in the state of Minnesota, in Renville County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Fairfax City HALL, Renville County
| Fairfax City Hall's address | Fairfax Fairfax Municipal Building PO Box K Fairfax MN 55332 United States | |
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| Phone number of Fairfax City Hall | +1 507-426-7255 | |
| Fairfax, MN email | Loading... | |
| Fairfax official website | cityoffairfax-mn.gov | |
| Mayor of Fairfax | ||
| Renville County, Minnesota: Vital Records | Fairfax vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Minnesota birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Fairfax
What county is Fairfax MN in?Fairfax, MN is located in Renville County |
Where is Fairfax, Minnesota ?Fairfax is in Renville County, situated in the southern part of Minnesota, United States. It lies approximately 100 miles southwest of Minneapolis and near the Minnesota River Valley. The city is positioned east of Redwood Falls and west of New Ulm, integrating into the rural expanse of south-central Minnesota. |
What is the cost of living in Fairfax MN ? |
Fairfax administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | Minnesota |
| County | Renville - other counties in Minnesota |
Fairfax building department, MN
If you're planning a construction project in Fairfax, MN, you'll need to secure the appropriate permits to ensure compliance with local regulations. Requests for these permits can be made through the Fairfax City Office, which is your go-to source for guidance on how to proceed with your project legally and efficiently. To obtain detailed information on fees and expected processing times, it's recommended that you contact the office directly. Their staff can provide you with the most up-to-date details and answers to any specific questions related to your particular project.
| If you have inquiries related to construction permits, inspections, code enforcement, or building regulations, we recommend contacting Fairfax's town hall or Renville County authorities directly. |
Demography of Fairfax
| Name of Fairfax inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 1 295 inhabitants | 288 / 7 118 | ||
| Population density in Fairfax | 992,3 pop/sq mi (383,1 pop/km²) | |||
Events nearby
| Daughtry | 2025-06-07 at Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel | ||
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| The Everly Brothers Experience | 2025-06-21 at Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel | ||
| Queensryche with Special Guest Great White | 2025-07-26 at Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel | ||
| Rodney Carrington | 2025-08-08 at Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel | ||
 | Vicki's Camp N Country Jam - Thursday (18+, VIP 21+) | 2025-07-10 at Vickis Camp N Country Jam | |
| Vicki's Camp N Country Jam - Friday (18+, VIP 21+) | 2025-07-11 at Vickis Camp N Country Jam | |
| Vicki's Camp N Country Jam - Saturday (18+, VIP 21+) | 2025-07-12 at Vickis Camp N Country Jam |
List of Passport Facilities in Fairfax, MN
This City does not have a passport office, but we suggest the following facilities near Fairfax, MN
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| REDWOOD COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER | 403 S MILL ST | 5076374016 |
| BROWN COUNTY RECORDER | 14 S. STATE ST. | 5072336658 |
| RENVILLE COUNTY RECORDER | 500 E DEPUE AVE | 3205233669 |
| SIBLEY COUNTY RECORDER | 400 COURT AVENUE | 5072374080 |
| MCLEOD COUNTY RECORDER | 2389 HENNEPIN AVE N | 3208641327 |
| WATONWAN COUNTY RECORDER | 710 2ND AVE. S. | 5073751216 |
| NICOLLET COUNTY RECORDER | 501 S. MINNESOTA AVE. | 5079347322 |
| USPO - ATWATER | 107 3RD ST N | 3209748676 |
| MEEKER COUNTY RECORDER OFFICE | 325 NORTH SIBLEY AVE | 3206935440 |
| KANDIYOHI COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING | 400 SW BENSON AVE | 3202316202 |
| BLUE EARTH COUNTY TAXPAYER SERVICES | 204 S FIFTH ST | 5073044251 |
| USPO - COKATO | 190 3RD ST. SE | 3202862815 |
| COTTONWOOD COUNTY AUDITOR - TREASURER OFFICE | 900 3RD AVE | 5078311905 |
| LE SUEUR COUNTY | 88 S PARK AVENUE | 5073572251 |
| USPO - MARSHALL | 302 W LYON ST. | 5075324937 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Fairfax
There are 1 bank branches in Fairfax.
The First National Bank of Fairfax is the most popular bank in Fairfax with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Fairfax:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
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| The First National Bank of Fairfax | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Fairfax administrative numbers
| Fairfax City code | 2720222 |
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| Fairfax City postcode | 55332 |
Transportation modes in Fairfax
| Airport | Redwood Falls Municipal Airport 17.7 miles New Ulm Municipal Airport 18.1 miles 28.4 miles |
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Fairfax territory
| Fairfax area | 1,31 sq mi (3,38 km²) |
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| Fairfax altitude | 1 030 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 44.5283 Longitude: -94.7232 Latitude: 44° 31' 42'' North Longitude: 94° 43' 24'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -6:00 (America/Chicago) Summer time : UTC -5:00 Winter time : UTC -6:00 |
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| Namesake of Fairfax |
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| Natural parks | Fairfax isn't part of a natural park |
What is Fairfax close to?
Leaflet | Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
| Nearby cities include: Franklin, Gibbon, Morgan and Morton | ||
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| Franklin | Franklin | Gibbon |
| Franklin |  | Gibbon |
| Morgan | Morgan | Lafayette |
| Franklin 8 miles | Gibbon 9.9 miles | Morgan 12.6 miles |
| Morton 13 miles | Evan 13.2 miles | Hector 14.8 miles |
| Buffalo Lake 15.4 miles | Sleepy Eye 15.9 miles | Lafayette 17.2 miles |
| Stewart 17.9 miles | Winthrop 17.9 miles | Cobden 18.1 miles |
| Bird Island 18.4 miles | Redwood Falls 18.8 miles | Clements 19.3 miles |
| New Ulm 19.6 miles | Olivia 21.9 miles | Brownton 23.1 miles |
| Springfield 23.8 miles | Delhi 24.6 miles | Gaylord 25.3 miles |
Distance between Fairfax and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 1454 miles | Houston : 1021 miles | Philadelphia : 1048 miles |
| Phoenix : 1198 miles | San Antonio : 1063 miles | San Diego : 1449 miles |
| Dallas : 819 miles | San Jose : 1494 miles | Jacksonville : 1213 miles |
| Indianapolis : 549 miles closest | San Francisco : 1540 miles | Austin : 998 miles |
| Columbus : 677 miles | Fort Worth : 825 miles | Charlotte : 977 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Fairfax, MN
Middle schools in Fairfax
G.F.W. Middle School
District of G.F.W.Lowest grade : 5, Highest grade : 8
Students : 211
Private schools in Fairfax
Prairie Lutheran Schools
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8Students : 96
Leisure and activities in Fairfax surrounding area
| Golf course | |
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| Fort Ridgely State Park Golf Course | Winthrop Golf Club to Winthrop 17.7 miles |
| Sleepy Eye Golf Club to Sleepy Eye 18 miles | |