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Farmington, IL
City in Fulton County, Illinois.
Population
2,050
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,362
ZIP codes
0
Farmington and its ZIP codes
Farmington at a glance
- Farmington is about 6 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $65,223, 22% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $101,300 (62% below Illinois) and median rent is $918 a month.
Local data for Farmington, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Farmington, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,223
Poverty rate
11.0%
Median home value
$101,300
Median rent
$918/mo
Homeownership
71.8%
Bachelor's or higher
25.9%
Median age
31.9
Average commute
25.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (645), Irish Americans (204), Italian Americans (165).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fulton County. PPP loans are for Farmington.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,704
8,639 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,445
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$250M
FY 2026, $7,451 per person
How people get to work
Farmington, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.1%
- Carpooled6.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.9%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home1.6%
Average one-way commute: 25.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Farmington, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
651
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
25
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 18°F
37.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Farmington, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
Cities near Farmington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NorrisVillage | 5.2 mi | 0.3 |
| Yates CityVillage | 5.5 mi | 0.5 |
| TrivoliCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 1.5 |
| ElmwoodCity | 6.1 mi | 1.4 |
| CantonCity | 9.2 mi | 8.4 |
| FairviewVillage | 10 mi | 4.2 |
| SmithvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| Hanna CityVillage | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| MaquonVillage | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| BrimfieldVillage | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| GlasfordVillage | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| BannerVillage | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| London MillsVillage | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| Lake CamelotCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| DunfermlineVillage | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| St. DavidVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Farmington, IL in?
- Farmington is in Fulton County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Farmington, IL?
- About 2,050 people live in Farmington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Farmington?
- Nearby places include Norris (5.2 mi), Yates City (5.5 mi), Trivoli (5.9 mi), Elmwood (6.1 mi), Canton (9.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023