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Farmington, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Lee County County
Farmington, IA
At a Glance
How Farmington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Farmington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Farmington a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Farmington residents earn a median household income of $54,643 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,034. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,061 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Farmington is $63,600 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $126,569. Median rent is $692/month, with 29.8% 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 1953.
Safety & Crime
Farmington reports 127 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,921/100K.
Education
10.6% of adults in Farmington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Farmington has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.