Illinois
Farmington is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,990. Residents earn $64,313 per year, which is 14% below the national average.
Based on current data, Farmington receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Farmington offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Farmington is $64,313, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Farmington is $99,300, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $877 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Farmington is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 127 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,413 per 100,000, 23% above the national average.
24.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Farmington experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches, including 25.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.3% |
| 83% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $64,313 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,276 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $863 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,338 |
| Unemployment | 5.5% |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.3% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 655 |
| County GDP | $1,138M |
| Restaurants | 72 |
| Healthcare | 69 |
| Retail | 96 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,667 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.70% |
| Commute Time | 23.8 min |
| Work from Home | 1.0% |
| Census Median | $99,300 |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $127,258 |
| Census Median Rent | $877 |
| 25% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,667 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.70% |
| Obesity | 38.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.7% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.0% |
| Depression | 25.0% |
| Mental Distress | 18.9% |
| Physical Distress | 12.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.6% |
| Premature Death | 8,637/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 60.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 69 |
| Total Violent | 127.0/100K |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 42.3/100K |
| Robbery | 42.3/100K |
| Assault | 42.3/100K |
| Total Property | 2,413.2/100K |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 889.1/100K |
| Theft | 1,439.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 84.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.5 inches |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 25.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 740 ft (226 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,318/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6970°N, 90.0023°W |
| County FIPS | 17057 |
Winner: Republican by 23.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.0% |
| 29% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,318/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 69 |
| Restaurants | 72 |
| Retail Stores | 96 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 23.8 min |
| Work from Home | 1.0% |