Fairfax is a small, friendly river‑town in Atchison County, northwest Missouri—compact, affordable, and great for multi‑week assignments if you enjoy quiet neighborhoods, easy commutes, and getting to know a close‑knit community.
When you crave more options, larger hubs are within reach: St. Joseph (about 50 miles) and Omaha (about 70 miles) offer bigger hospitals, restaurants, cultural venues and weekend‑trip variety without making Fairfax feel isolated.