
Fairfax (pop. 638) is located on Hwy 59 in the southeastern quadrant of Atchison County. Fairfax is home to the county’s major health facility, Community Hospital – Fairfax, which moved to its new location September 2010. Charming and friendly, Fairfax has a wonderful city park in the center of town where the Fairfax Fair takes place each year. The Fairfax R-III School District (K-12) cooperates with Tarkio as the East Atchison Wolves for athletics. Active groups in Fairfax include the Fairfax Kiwanis Club and the Fairfax Optimist Club.
- City of Fairfax
- School: Fairfax School District
- Bank: Farmers State Bank, 110 E. Main Street, Fairfax 660.686.3312
- Library: Atchison County Library (Fairfax branch) 660.686.2204