Farmington, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
17,999 Population 1,897/sq mi density
$49,882 Median Income $25,531 per capita
$187,500 Home Value $259,689 Zillow
$856 Median Rent 27.3% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
339 Violent Crime/100K 2,837 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$49,882 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$187,500 home value, $856/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
339 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Farmington enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The area receives 8.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation919 ft (280 m)
Area9.2 sq mi (23.8 km²)
Population Density1,897/sq mi
Coordinates37.7809°N, 90.4218°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportFarmington Regional (FAM)
2 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.2"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 8.7"
Wettest Month (May) 5.49"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.58"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

117 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 27, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 100 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 144 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 118 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 134 km
Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 54 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 145 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 111 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 141 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 134 km
Feb 6, 1993 6 km NNW of Catron, Missouri M3.3 138 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 35 km
Dec 27, 1992 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri M3.2 78 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 114 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 142 km
Mar 12, 2002 6 km S of Marble Hill, Missouri M3.1 72 km
Jan 23, 1991 3 km WSW of Logan, Illinois M3.1 137 km
May 15, 2014 4 km W of Malden, Missouri M3.1 141 km
Mar 31, 1993 3 km WNW of East Prairie, Missouri M3.1 141 km
Jun 29, 1995 2 km WNW of Catron, Missouri M3.1 143 km
May 3, 2011 3 km WSW of Wickliffe, Kentucky M3.1 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

513 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 81 fatalities, 1,095 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 37 km 1
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 53 km 0
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 13 km 4
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 62 km 2
Dec 21, 1967 EF4 63 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 85 km 21
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 83 km 11
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 86 km 6
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 27 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 9 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 79 km 1
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 37 km 2
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 39 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 27, 2002 EF3 70 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 49 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 97 km 0
May 29, 1982 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 22, 1981 EF3 45 km 1
Apr 18, 1975 EF3 64 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WYLIE KING 1 (6,077 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 WYLIE KING 1 6,077 99 km
2011 MINNINGHAW 4,792 89 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,602 89 km
2021 MILLER KING 4,130 97 km
2022 SMITH MILL HOLLOW 3,978 55 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,313 96 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,252 90 km
2021 COUNCIL BLUFF 3,035 46 km
2022 LITTLE CREEK 3,004 90 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,963 97 km
2021 HODGE HOLLOW 2,922 91 km
2024 COUNCIL BLUFF WEST RX 2,846 46 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,751 48 km
2005 MCKENZIE HILL 2,722 72 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,688 59 km
2010 COUNCIL BLUFF LAKE 2,651 46 km
2022 MINNINGHAW 2,516 88 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,512 46 km
2021 THOMPSON HOLLOW 2,479 88 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,399 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.8 in
March 46°F (8°C) 3.8 in
April 57°F (14°C) 5.3 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 3.6 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 69°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.2 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.0 in

Farmington has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (2.6").

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