High Country Times

41.2 percent of Fairplains residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2018, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The percentage of unemployed residents was greater than the statewide total of 37.6 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Fairplains population reached 1,797.

Out of 1,057 people who had a job, all belonged to the civilian labor force.

The total unemployment numbers include residents of all ages who are not working.

Employment status	Number of people	Percentage of population
Not employed	740	41.2
Employed	1,057	58.8
Employed in civilian labor force	1,057	58.8
Employed in armed forces	0	0