At a Glance
Median Income
$73,147
$30,591 per capita
Home Value
$128,900
Zillow: $173,341
Median Rent
$500/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
15.7% smoking rate
How Farmer City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Farmer City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Farmer City a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Farmer City residents earn a median household income of $73,147 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,591. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 346 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Farmer City is $128,900 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,341. Median rent is $500/month, with 28.3% 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 1963.
Education
15.8% of adults in Farmer City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Farmer City has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,001
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density834/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$73,147
Per Capita$30,591
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$1,629M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,292
Housing
A+
Home Value$128,900
Rent$500
Ownership85.3%
Zillow$173,341
Housing Units849
Rent Burden28.3%
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,246/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain39.6 in/yr
Elevation719 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute25 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Farmer City was founded in 1837.
The median home in Farmer City was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.