Favorability to Plaintiff:

4 (Moderately Unfavorable)

Summary:

A rural venue with limited industrial exposure, conservative demographics, and a thin plaintiff bar. Trial volume is low and there are no major verdicts on the books, so outcomes are gauged with regional proxy data. Juries show some empathy for local workers, and there have been a few plaintiff wins, but the history remains sparse and defense-leaning. On paper the county lands near a moderate score; in practice it is a difficult, conservative forum where damages run tight unless liability and proof are strong.

County Seat:

Fairfield

Population (2024):

20,645

Median Age:

41.8

Median Income:

$58,460

2024 Election Results:

Trump (82.8%)