At a Glance
Median Income
$56,932
$26,795 per capita
Home Value
$129,800
Zillow: $183,283
Median Rent
$1,153/mo
35.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
152/100K
609/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
85.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
12.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
326 sunny days/yr
How Farwell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Farwell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Farwell a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Farwell residents earn a median household income of $56,932 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,795. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,362 business establishments, including 98 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Farwell is $129,800 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $183,283. Median rent is $1,153/month, with 35.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Farwell reports 152 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 609/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.5% of adults in Farwell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
85.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Farwell has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,359
Median Age32.2 yrs
Density1,657/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,932
Per Capita$26,795
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.4%
County GDP$4,317M
Avg Weekly Wage$899
Housing
A+
Home Value$129,800
Rent$1,153
Ownership65.6%
Zillow$183,283
Housing Units660
Rent Burden35.1%
Crime
F
Violent152/100K
Property609/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault152/100K
Burglary152/100K
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death12,340/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain20.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation4,141 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+85.7%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute20 min
Broadband94.8%
Internet Speed113 Mbps
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Farwell was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Clovis Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.