Fairchild, Wisconsin
Village · Population 433 · #502 in Wisconsin
About Fairchild
Set in the western part of Wisconsin, Fairchild is a tiny community counting 433 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Fairchild is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.46 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 297 residents per square mile.
📰 Fairchild News Today
- Now Hiring: Fairchild Equipment recruiting forklift technicians Spectrum News · Aug 10
- Osseo-Fairchild High School (WI) Volleyball MaxPreps · Aug 10
- Monthly Weather Forecast for Fairchild, Wisconsin 54741 The Weather Channel · Mar 26
- Tower float unveiled for Fairchild Fun Days WEAU · May 16
- Official notice: LCMS districts (June 2026) The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod · May 29
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Fairchild Unique
- The only place in America named Fairchild — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in western Wisconsin, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Wisconsin — one of 808 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- FAHS History Center · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateWisconsin
TypeVillage
Population (2024)433
Rank in state#502 of 607
Land area1.46 sq mi
Density297/sq mi
Coordinates44.6052, -90.9567