Farmington, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Fulton County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,990 Population 1,318/sq mi density
$64,313 Median Income $31,276 per capita
$99,300 Home Value $130,256 Zillow
$877 Median Rent 23.9% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
88 Violent Crime/100K 615 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$64,313 median income, 8.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,300 home value, $877/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
88 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Farmington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. The area receives 21.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation740 ft (226 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density1,318/sq mi
Coordinates40.6970°N, 90.0023°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFulton County County
Nearest AirportGeneral Downing - Peoria International (PIA)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 21.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.65"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.88"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score59.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability35.9 / 100
Community Resilience77.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 15, 2025.

Jun 28, 2004 12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois M4.2 125 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 123 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

662 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 23 fatalities, 638 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 38 km 3
Jul 13, 2004 EF4 58 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF4 44 km 0
May 5, 1977 EF4 81 km 0
Jun 29, 1976 EF4 24 km 0
Apr 4, 2023 EF3 49 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 59 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 80 km 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 20, 2004 EF3 86 km 8
May 10, 2003 EF3 37 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 69 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF3 31 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 94 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 69 km 0
Jun 21, 1981 EF3 74 km 1
Aug 15, 1978 EF3 91 km 0
Mar 4, 1976 EF3 67 km 0
Jul 23, 1975 EF3 21 km 2
Jul 23, 1975 EF3 32 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.9 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in
July 76°F (25°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
September 67°F (20°C) 4.0 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.4 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 1.9 in Driest

Farmington has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and December the driest (1.9").

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