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Farmington, MO
City in St. Francois County, Missouri.
Population
18,282
Land area
9.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,926
ZIP codes
0
Farmington and its ZIP codes
Farmington at a glance
- Farmington is about 21 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 44th among 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- The median household income is $53,729, 24% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $196,500 (15% below Missouri) and median rent is $855 a month.
Local data for Farmington, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Farmington, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,729
Poverty rate
15.9%
Median home value
$196,500
Median rent
$855/mo
Homeownership
53.8%
Bachelor's or higher
16.3%
Median age
38.5
Average commute
19.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,439), Irish Americans (2,139), French Americans (832).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Francois County. PPP loans are for Farmington.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,062
23,012 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,116
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$463M
FY 2026, $6,920 per person
How people get to work
Farmington, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.0%
- Carpooled7.5%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home11.1%
Average one-way commute: 19.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Farmington, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
424
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
51
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 23°F
45.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Farmington, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.9%
U.S. 33.3% +7.6 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
21.6%
U.S. 12.8% +8.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.5%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Farmington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Park HillsCity | 4.8 mi | 20.3 |
| LeadingtonCity | 4.9 mi | 0.9 |
| Doe RunCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 2.4 |
| Knob LickCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 1 |
| DeslogeCity | 8.4 mi | 2.9 |
| LeadwoodCity | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| WorthamCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| BismarckCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| Bonne TerreCity | 12 mi | 4.1 |
| FrankclayCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| Iron Mountain LakeCity | 13 mi | 2 |
| WeingartenCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| Terre du LacCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 7 |
| Mine La MotteCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.3 |
| GrayhawkCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.4 |
| IrondaleCity | 14 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Farmington, MO in?
- Farmington is in St. Francois County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Farmington, MO?
- About 18,282 people live in Farmington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Farmington?
- Nearby places include Park Hills (4.8 mi), Leadington (4.9 mi), Doe Run (5.1 mi), Knob Lick (8.2 mi), Desloge (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023