Farmington, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Alcorn County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,044 Population 320/sq mi density
$50,294 Median Income $26,268 per capita
$132,300 Home Value $184,713 Zillow
$879 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$50,294 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$132,300 home value, $879/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Farmington, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,294
33% below
$26,268 per capita
Home Value
$132,300
53% below
Zillow: $184,713
Median Rent
$879/mo
24% below
23.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.3%
49% below
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
12.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Farmington Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Farmington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
67%
Home Value
47%
Rent
76%
Poverty
104%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Farmington a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Farmington residents earn a median household income of $50,294 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,268. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 820 business establishments, including 75 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Farmington is $132,300 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $184,713. Median rent is $879/month, with 23.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.

Education

17.3% of adults in Farmington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Farmington has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,044
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density320/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$50,294
Per Capita$26,268
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty12.9%
County GDP$1,661M
Avg Weekly Wage$902

Housing

A+
Home Value$132,300
Rent$879
Ownership70.0%
Zillow$184,713
Housing Units861
Rent Burden23.8%

Health

Obesity37.4%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death12,635/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain58.8 in/yr
Elevation535 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.3%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute22 min
Broadband80.6%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Farmington was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Tupelo Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.486 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.