At a Glance
Median Income
$48,542
$28,301 per capita
Home Value
$79,000
Zillow: $300,748
Median Rent
$675/mo
23.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.9%
89.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
20.4% smoking rate
How Farmersburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Farmersburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Farmersburg a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Farmersburg residents earn a median household income of $48,542 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,301. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 614 business establishments, including 53 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Farmersburg is $79,000 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $300,748. Median rent is $675/month, with 23.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
5.9% of adults in Farmersburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Farmersburg has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population364
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density888/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$48,542
Per Capita$28,301
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$1,177M
Avg Weekly Wage$987
Housing
A+
Home Value$79,000
Rent$675
Ownership85.1%
Zillow$300,748
Housing Units177
Rent Burden23.8%
Health
Obesity42.9%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death6,442/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain38.9 in/yr
Elevation924 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.9%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute36 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Farmersburg was founded in 1856.
The median home in Farmersburg was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Dubuque Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.