Farmington, IL

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.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,990 Population 1,318/sq mi density
$64,313 Median Income $31,276 per capita
$99,300 Home Value $127,258 Zillow
$877 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
127 Violent Crime/100K 2,413 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$64,313 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,300 home value, $877/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
127 violent crimes/100K (67% below avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,313
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $99,300
65% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 127/100K
67% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 24.0%
29% lower than US avg
Median Rent $877
25% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.3%
19% higher than US avg
Unemployment 5.5%
53% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.3%
57% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,990
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density1,318/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

B+
Median Income$64,313
Per Capita$31,276
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$1,138M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$99,300
Rent$877
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$127,258

Crime

F
Violent127/100K
Property2,413/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault42/100K
Burglary889/100K

Health

Obesity38.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.0%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain40.5 in/yr
Elevation740 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.0%
High School+95.3%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute24 min
Libraries8

Is Farmington a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Farmington has a population of 1,990 with a density of 1,318 people per square mile. The median age is 34.5 years, 11% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.5%), with 1.4% Hispanic.

Population

1,990
Total Population
1,318
People / sq mi
34.5yrs
Median Age
11% below US avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.8%
Female 49.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Farmington vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.7%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.3%
83% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Farmington vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Farmington is $64,313, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Farmington vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,313
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,276
Avg Weekly Wage$863
IRS Avg AGI$62,338

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.5%
53% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.3%
57% below US avg
Establishments (County)655
County GDP$1,138M

Business (County)

Restaurants72
Healthcare69
Retail96
Manufacturing11

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,667
33% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.70%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.8 min
Work from Home1.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Farmington is $99,300, 65% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $877 (25% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $127,258.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$99,300
65% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$127,258

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$877
25% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied69.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,667
33% above US avg
Effective Rate4.70%
In Farmington, 38.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.0% report depression. 22.0% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.3%
19% above US avg
Diabetes9.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure31.7%
Asthma10.7%
COPD6.9%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.7%
Physical Inactivity22.0%
Depression25.0%
Mental Distress18.9%
Physical Distress12.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.8%
Checkup Rate75.6%
Premature Death8,637/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access60.9%
Healthcare Facilities69
Farmington has a violent crime rate of 127 per 100,000 residents, 67% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,413 per 100,000 (23% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent127.0/100K
67% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape42.3/100K
Robbery42.3/100K
Assault42.3/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,413.2/100K
23% above US avg
Burglary889.1/100K
Theft1,439.5/100K
Vehicle Theft84.7/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Farmington has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.5 inches
7% above US avg
Snowfall25.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation740 ft (226 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density1,318/sq mi
Coordinates40.6970°N, 90.0023°W
County FIPS17057
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 24.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 23.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.9%
D 37.1%

Winner: Republican by 23.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.0%
29% below US avg
High School+95.3%
School Test Score5.34
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density1,318/sq mi
Total Area1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities69
Restaurants72
Retail Stores96

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.8 min
Work from Home1.0%

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