The Town FilesFarmington, Illinois
City in Fulton County · population 2,389 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $101,300
- Household income
- $65,223
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 21 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 31.9
Farmington is a city of 2,389 people in Fulton County, Illinois. The median home is worth $101,300, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks more walkable than 78% of Illinois towns, better for first-time buyers than 73% of Illinois towns.
How Farmington ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Farmington is worth $101,300, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 1.6 times the median household income of $65,223, which is more affordable than 85% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $918 a month. 71.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Farmington | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $101,300 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $918 | $960 |
| Median household income | $65,223 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.6× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 71.8% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1951 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Farmington
| People | Farmington | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.9 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.3% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 30.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.9% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.0% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 3.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.0% | — |
| Work from home | 1.6% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 25.1 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.7% | 90.4% |
Weather in Farmington
July highs average 86.3°F and January lows 17.6°F. About 37.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 21.3 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 23 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 118 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Farmington since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 13, 1975 about 6.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 11, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 49 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 13, 1975.
Severe weather in Fulton County since 1996
Fulton County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 20, 2024 | Flood | DR-4819: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Floodng |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| September 19, 2019 | Flood | DR-4461: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | DR-4116: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Fulton County
Fulton County had 8,642 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,887 a year. Unemployment was 5.3% in 2023; in Farmington itself the ACS puts it at 9.9%.
Public schools in Farmington
3 public schools with 1,236 students, about 14.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington Central Elem Sch | PK-5 | 620 | 15.5 |
| Farmington Central High Sch | 9-12 | 367 | 13.6 |
| Farmington Central Jr High Sch | 6-8 | 249 | 11.9 |
Towns near Farmington
- Yates City, IL5.6 mi · 642 people · home $97,100
- Elmwood, IL6.1 mi · 2,058 people · home $153,500
- Canton, IL9.4 mi · 13,242 people · home $107,100
- Hanna City, IL10.3 mi · 1,253 people · home $123,900
- Brimfield, IL11.6 mi · 778 people · home $140,700
- Glasford, IL13.1 mi · 866 people · home $102,800
- Lake Camelot, IL13.7 mi · 1,798 people · home $236,400
- St. David, IL14.4 mi · 522 people · home $65,400
Farmington questions
Is Farmington, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Farmington scores better for retirees than 51% of Illinois towns and quieter than 37%. 12.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.9).
How much does a house cost in Farmington?
The median owner-occupied home in Farmington is valued at $101,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $65,223, so homes cost about 1.6 times income. Median rent is $918 a month.
What is the weather like in Farmington?
July highs average 86.3°F and January lows 17.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.5 inches of precipitation a year and 21.3 inches of snow.
Does Farmington get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Farmington since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 13, 1975. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)