Flood zones for vacant land in Fairmont

Of the 4,139 vacant lots in Fairmont, 210 (5%) are in a FEMA high-risk flood zone, where a home loan on a new building needs flood insurance. 2,980 (72%) are in zone X with minimal risk, and 949 are moderate risk.

Flood zones in Fairmont

FEMA zoneVacant lotsShare
X3,92995%
A1844%
AE16under 1%
AH9under 1%
AO1under 1%

What the letters mean: flood zones explained.

Lots in a high-risk flood zone in Fairmont

Lots outside the flood zone in Fairmont

Questions about land in Fairmont

How much vacant land in Fairmont is in a flood zone?

210 of 4,139 vacant lots in Fairmont (5%) are in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (A, AE, AH, AO or VE). 2,980 are zone X with minimal risk and 949 are moderate risk.

Do I need flood insurance for land in Fairmont?

Not for an empty lot: flood insurance covers buildings. If you build in a high-risk zone and borrow from a federally regulated lender, flood insurance on the building is required. 5% of Fairmont's vacant lots are in such a zone.

More for Fairmont: all vacant land · fire hazard zones

Sources

Counts are LandGrab's analysis of 2026 public data for vacant parcels in Los Angeles County, updated 2026-10-18. Maps change; confirm a specific lot with the county before you buy.