Fairfax (pop. 634) 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, Fairfax Optimist Club, and American Legion.
- Fairfax City Hall: 201 W. Main St; 660-686-3520
- School: Fairfax School District
- Bank: Farmers State Bank, 110 E. Main St; 660-686-3312
- Library: Atchison County Library (Fairfax branch), 118 E. Main St; 660-686-2204