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Farmington, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Graves County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
205 Population 134/sq mi density
$32,159 Median Income $15,343 per capita
$75,700 Home Value $175,562 Zillow
58°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
128 Violent Crime/100K 2,813 property/100K
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Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$32,159 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
128 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Farmington enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation545 ft (166 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density134/sq mi
Coordinates36.6692°N, 88.5286°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyGraves County County
Nearest AirportBarkley Regional (PAH)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.20"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.54"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score84.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability75.0 / 100
Community Resilience37.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

327 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on May 2, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 110 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 116 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 97 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 48 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 148 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 102 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 83 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 100 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 75 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 101 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 118 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 131 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 135 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 51 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 58 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 103 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 62 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 73 km
Sep 9, 2016 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.4 93 km
Aug 29, 1990 9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee M3.4 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

548 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 108 fatalities, 1,404 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 58 km 57
May 6, 2003 EF4 80 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 86 km 0
May 7, 1971 EF4 70 km 3
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 21 km 2
Mar 4, 1964 EF4 8 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 92 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 94 km 2
May 26, 2024 EF3 64 km 1
Dec 9, 2023 EF3 95 km 4
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 90 km 0
May 10, 2016 EF3 22 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 57 km 3
Apr 26, 2011 EF3 91 km 0
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 80 km 6
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 72 km 2
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 9 km 1
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 94 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEVILS BACKBONE RX (3,215 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 DEVILS BACKBONE RX 3,215 53 km
2010 FRANKLIN CREEK RX 2,828 45 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,286 83 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 44 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,837 50 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 97 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 93 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 94 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,493 43 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 85 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 95 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 94 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 94 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 94 km
2024 LBL - NWDA UNIT 3 RX 1,187 47 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,167 48 km
2024 PINE HOLLOW RX 1,038 81 km
2021 ROCKY BRANCH RX 1,033 79 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,008 95 km
2010 BUFFALO TRAIL (NORTH) RX 959 49 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 4.4 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.2 in Wettest
April 58°F (14°C) 5.0 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.0 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
September 71°F (21°C) 3.9 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.8 in
December 39°F (4°C) 5.1 in

Farmington has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (3.5").

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