At a Glance
Median Income
$28,750
$15,910 per capita
Home Value
$169,000
Zillow: $274,873
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
61.3% high school+
Unemployment
29.0%
29.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.1%
12.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Farmington a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Farmington residents earn a median household income of $28,750 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,910. The unemployment rate stands at 29.0% (706% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 798 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Farmington is $169,000 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $274,873. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
0.0% of adults in Farmington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
61.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Farmington has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population174
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density107/mi²
Male / Female67% / 33%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
F
Median Income$28,750
Per Capita$15,910
Unemployment29.0%
Poverty29.9%
County GDP$1,334M
Avg Weekly Wage$868
Housing
B
Home Value$169,000
Rent
Ownership75.6%
Zillow$274,873
Housing Units88
Rent Burden30.8%
Health
Obesity31.1%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death12,330/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain46.6 in/yr
Elevation771 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+61.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute14 min
Broadband81.7%
Internet Speed247 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Farmington was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Mid-Carolina Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 247 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.