Iowa
Farmington is a small town in Iowa with a population of 531. Residents earn $54,643 per year, which is 27% below the national average.
Based on current data, Farmington receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Farmington offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Farmington is $54,643, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Farmington is $63,600, 77% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $692 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Farmington experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches, including 26.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,643 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,034 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,103 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,118 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.5% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,061 |
| County GDP | $2,264M |
| Restaurants | 83 |
| Healthcare | 88 |
| Retail | 108 |
| Manufacturing | 50 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,062 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.39% |
| Commute Time | 25.2 min |
| Work from Home | 6.3% |
| Census Median | $63,600 |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $126,569 |
| Census Median Rent | $692 |
| 40% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,062 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.39% |
| Obesity | 40.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.0% |
| Heart Disease | 6.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.8% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 8.5% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.6% |
| Depression | 23.4% |
| Mental Distress | 19.8% |
| Physical Distress | 14.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.8% |
| Premature Death | 9,251/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 88 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.2 inches |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 26.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 563 ft (172 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,154/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6388°N, 91.7390°W |
| County FIPS | 19111 |
Winner: Republican by 27.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.6% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 1,154/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 88 |
| Restaurants | 83 |
| Retail Stores | 108 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 25.2 min |
| Work from Home | 6.3% |