Farmington, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Dakota County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
23,675
Population
1,526/sq mi density
$118,556
Median Income
$45,883 per capita
$345,100
Home Value
$399,671 Zillow
$1,275
Median Rent
34.3% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
79
Violent Crime/100K
333 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$118,556 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$345,100 home value, $1,275/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
79 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
38.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Farmington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches. The area receives 41.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 907 ft (276 m) |
| Area | 14.9 sq mi (38.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,526/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6592°N, 93.1687°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dakota County County |
| Nearest Airport | Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 70.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 10.4 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.06 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.27 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-9°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.0 in |
Farmington has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 15°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (0.8").