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Living in
Farmington.
About
Life in Farmington
Living in Farmington means settling into a working-class community in Missouri's Lead Belt region where housing is genuinely affordable and the cost of living won't drain your savings. The median home value sits around $196,500, and rent averages $856 a month—prices that stretch further here than in many comparable Midwest cities. The economy is anchored by manufacturing (SRG Global), healthcare (BJC Parkland Health Center, Centene Corp), and government employers like the Farmington Correctional Center, which keeps the job market relatively stable with an unemployment rate of 4.7%.
Farmington at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
15.9%
Foreign-Born
2.6%
Broadband Internet
85.2%
of households
Population Growth
+5.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.6% foreign-born, most often from Other Northern Africa
Who lives in Farmington: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Farmington, the largest foreign-born group is from Other Northern Africa (53.0%), and 1.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.1%
of residents
65 and Older
18.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
31.1%
of households
Married Couples
38.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.33
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 17% below MO average
Rent, home values, and income in Farmington
In Farmington, rent runs 17% below the MO average, and home values are 15% below the MO average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.0%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,328
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
53.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1990
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $261,223 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts above MO average
Unemployment in Farmington
Unemployment in St. Francois County, which includes Farmington, is 0.7 percentage points higher than the MO average.
Unemployment rate
Farmington: St. Francois County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
St. Francois County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Farmington Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute19.7 min avg
How Farmington residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Farmington, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 77% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 60 mi
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (CGI)
Regional airport · few flights10k passengers boarded in 2025
- 67 mi
St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)
Medium hub7.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 11% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Farmington runs 11% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
291.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,446.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Farmington Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 13 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
78.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
St. Francois County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In St. Francois County, which includes Farmington, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 13 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $115,000 |
| 2024 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $100,000 |
| 2022 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $128,000 |
| 2021 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $25,000 |
| 2020 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
St. Francois County, county-wide
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Jefferson County, MO (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 33 miles from Farmington) is typically good — 268 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
42
Good Days
268
per year
Moderate Days
93
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Jefferson County, MO (33 mi away)
Climate87°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Farmington has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and cold winters (avg low 25°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
68°/44°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
69°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
46°/25°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
45.2"
Annual Snowfall
8.7"
Hot Days/Year
32
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
104
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
111
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 23°F | 2.58" |
| Feb | 48°F | 26°F | 2.78" |
| Mar | 58°F | 34°F | 3.81" |
| Apr | 69°F | 44°F | 5.26" |
| May | 77°F | 54°F | 5.49" |
| Jun | 85°F | 63°F | 3.55" |
| Jul | 89°F | 67°F | 4.28" |
| Aug | 88°F | 65°F | 3.82" |
| Sep | 81°F | 56°F | 3.18" |
| Oct | 70°F | 45°F | 3.27" |
| Nov | 57°F | 34°F | 4.18" |
| Dec | 46°F | 26°F | 2.96" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Farmington
Farmington has 2 hospitals, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
9.7%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Parkland Health Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Southeast Missouri Mental Hlth Ctr
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Parkland Health Center - Bonne Terre
Rural Emergency Hospital · ER available · 10.6 mi away · Bonne Terre
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Farmington
Farmington's student/teacher ratio is 15.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 16.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
16.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park, 25 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Farmington
Farmington has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park (25 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park
National Historical Park
25 mi awayUlysses S Grant National Historic Site
National Historic Site
53 mi awayGateway Arch National Park
National Park
60 mi awayOzark National Scenic Riverways
National Scenic Riverways
64 mi awayPublic Libraries in Farmington
Farmington Public Library
101 North A Street, Farmington
Cities Near Farmington
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Farmington FAQ
Is Farmington, Missouri affordable?⌄
Farmington's median rent is $855/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $53,729/year. Median home value is $196,500.
Is Farmington, Missouri safe?⌄
Farmington's violent crime rate was 292 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2446 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Farmington, Missouri?⌄
St. Francois County, which includes Farmington, has an unemployment rate of 4.7%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Farmington, Missouri?⌄
The cost of living in Farmington is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $855/month and median household income is $53,729/year. The median home value is $196,500. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Farmington, Missouri?⌄
The average commute in Farmington is 20 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from