Farina, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Marion County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
606 Population 415/sq mi density
$42,098 Median Income $25,752 per capita
$71,400 Home Value $101,301 Zillow
$722 Median Rent 31.9% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$42,098 median income, 9.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,400 home value, $722/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Farina, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,098
44% below
$25,752 per capita
Home Value
$71,400
75% below
Zillow: $101,301
Median Rent
$722/mo
38% below
31.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
570/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.1%
73% below
76.0% high school+
Unemployment
9.9%
175% above
25.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
29% above
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Farina Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Farina's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
56%
Home Value
25%
Rent
62%
Poverty
203%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
275%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Farina a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Farina residents earn a median household income of $42,098 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,752. The unemployment rate stands at 9.9% (175% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 796 business establishments, including 86 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Farina is $71,400 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $101,301. Median rent is $722/month, with 31.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.

Safety & Crime

Farina reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 570/100K.

Education

9.1% of adults in Farina hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 76.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Farina has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population606
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density415/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

D
Median Income$42,098
Per Capita$25,752
Unemployment9.9%
Poverty25.2%
County GDP$1,758M
Avg Weekly Wage$947

Housing

A+
Home Value$71,400
Rent$722
Ownership83.4%
Zillow$101,301
Housing Units252
Rent Burden31.9%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property570/100K

Health

Obesity41.4%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death12,320/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain44.6 in/yr
Elevation572 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.1%
High School+76.0%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute31 min
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Farina was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.