Farmington, IA

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.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
531 Population 1,154/sq mi density
$54,643 Median Income $32,034 per capita
$63,600 Home Value $126,569 Zillow
$692 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,643 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$63,600 home value, $692/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $54,643
27% lower than US avg
Home Value $63,600
77% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.6%
69% lower than US avg
Median Rent $692
40% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.2%
25% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.5%
56% lower than US avg

How Farmington Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population531
Median Age52.7 yrs
Density1,154/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

A
Median Income$54,643
Per Capita$32,034
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$2,264M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$63,600
Rent$692
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$126,569

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity40.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.4%
Heart Disease6.7%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain39.2 in/yr
Elevation563 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+92.0%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute25 min
Libraries5

Is Farmington a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Farmington has a population of 531 with a density of 1,154 people per square mile. The median age is 52.7 years, 35% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94%).

Population

531
Total Population
1,154
People / sq mi
52.7yrs
Median Age
35% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.7%
Female 46.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Farmington vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.1%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.9%
86% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Farmington vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Farmington is $54,643, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Farmington vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,643
27% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,034
Avg Weekly Wage$1,103
IRS Avg AGI$68,118

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.5%
56% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,061
County GDP$2,264M

Business (County)

Restaurants83
Healthcare88
Retail108
Manufacturing50

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,062
16% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate6.39%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.2 min
Work from Home6.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Farmington is $63,600, 77% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $692 (40% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $126,569.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$63,600
77% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$126,569

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$692
40% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,062
16% above US avg
Effective Rate6.39%
In Farmington, 40.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.4% report depression. 28.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Farmington vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.2%
25% above US avg
Diabetes11.0%
Heart Disease6.7%
High Blood Pressure33.8%
Asthma11.0%
COPD8.5%
Stroke3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.6%
Physical Inactivity28.6%
Depression23.4%
Mental Distress19.8%
Physical Distress14.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.9%
Checkup Rate73.8%
Premature Death9,251/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.4/10
Exercise Access74.4%
Healthcare Facilities88

Crime Rates: Farmington vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Farmington has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.2 inches
3% above US avg
Snowfall26.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation563 ft (172 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density1,154/sq mi
Coordinates40.6388°N, 91.7390°W
County FIPS19111
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 10.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 27.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.9%
D 35%

Winner: Republican by 27.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.6%
69% below US avg
High School+92.0%
School Test Score5.73
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density1,154/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities88
Restaurants83
Retail Stores108

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.2 min
Work from Home6.3%

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