Texas State Highway 75 (Fairway) crosses US 84 at the west end of downtown, and leads northwest 14 miles (23 km) to Streetman and south 9 miles (14 km) to Dew.

[4] The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cold winters.

[7] As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,850 people, 932 households, and 658 families residing in the city.

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 3,094 people, 1,235 households, and 791 families living in the city.

32.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Navarro College offers year-round classes at their Navarro College Career & Technical Center at Fairfield campus for undergraduate and graduate students.