Ohio · Metropolitan Area
West Farmington is a small town in Ohio with a population of 496. Residents earn $58,250 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, West Farmington receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times, high obesity rates. West Farmington offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in West Farmington is $58,250, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. The poverty rate of 15.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in West Farmington is $111,700, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $893 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
12.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 71.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
West Farmington experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches, including 40.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 66.7% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| 149% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,250 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,057 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $996 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,944 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.1% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,454 |
| County GDP | $9,687M |
| Restaurants | 403 |
| Healthcare | 493 |
| Retail | 625 |
| Manufacturing | 196 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,734 |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.24% |
| Commute Time | 36.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 64.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.7% |
| Census Median | $111,700 |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $252,505 |
| Census Median Rent | $893 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 19.5% |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,734 |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.24% |
| Obesity | 41.6% |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 14.6% |
| Heart Disease | 8.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.3% |
| Asthma | 12.8% |
| COPD | 13.5% |
| Stroke | 4.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 38.9% |
| Depression | 30.6% |
| Mental Distress | 24.6% |
| Physical Distress | 19.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 76.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.9% |
| Premature Death | 11,710/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 493 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.7 inches |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 40.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 870 ft (265 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 551/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3910°N, 80.9740°W |
| County FIPS | 39155 |
Winner: Republican by 16.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.7% |
| 62% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 71.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 551/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 79.9% |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 493 |
| Restaurants | 403 |
| Retail Stores | 625 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Avg Commute | 36.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 64.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.7% |