City safety & data profile

FarmingtonMO

Farmington, MO is a 18K-resident city in St. Francois County with a median household income of $53,729.

St. Francois County, Missouri. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Farmington, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Farmington has a population larger than 38% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $196,500, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

18K
Population
Top 62%
By size
$53,729
Median income
$196,500
Median home
15.9%
Poverty rate

The read on Farmington

Farmington posts a median household income higher than 14% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Farmington area.

Top 86%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Farmington

Where Farmington income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$53,729 Bottom 14% higher than 14% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MO $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Farmington, MO beyond the headline numbers

Farmington sits inside St. Francois County, Missouri, at roughly 37.78°N, -90.42°W. Population 18,181, $53,729 median household income. Median home value $196,500, median rent $855. Poverty rate 15.9%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Farmington's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 40.9%, then short sleep duration at 40.7%. 2 hospitals in/around Farmington, 4/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Farmington from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
18,181
Farmington
Median Income
$53,729
-21% vs avg
Median Home Value
$196,500
-14% vs avg
Median Age
38.5
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (St. Francois County) - Farmington's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
67K+2%
Median Income
$57,477+54%
Median Home Value
$169,300+71%
Poverty Rate
15.9%-18%
Unemployment
4.5%-56%

Economics

Economics indicators for Farmington, MO
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$855/mo
Poverty Rate
15.9% +12% vs avg
Unemployment 4.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 16.3%
Work From Home 11.1%
Public Transit 0.7%

Population

White 88.9%
African American 5.3%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
40.9%
Short Sleep Duration
40.7%
High Blood Pressure
40.2%
Physical Inactivity
35.5%
Current Smoking
21.6%
Frequent Mental Distress
19.4%
Frequent Physical Distress
16.9%
Binge Drinking
16.8%
Diabetes
13.5%
Lack of Health Insurance
11.5%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 52.4%
Annual Checkup 76.8%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.6%
Coronary Heart Disease
8.1%
Stroke
4.3%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
1
PARKLAND HEALTH CENTER
FARMINGTON · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Farmington, MO? ▼
Farmington, MO has a population of 18,181 people, located in St. Francois County, Missouri.
What is the median household income in Farmington? ▼
The median household income in Farmington, MO is $53,729 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 15.9%.
What is the median home value in Farmington? ▼
The median home value in Farmington, MO is $196,500. Median rent is $855/month.
What are the top health concerns in Farmington? ▼
The top health indicators in Farmington include Obesity (40.9%), Short Sleep Duration (40.7%), High Blood Pressure (40.2%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Farmington? ▼
Farmington has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Farmington? ▼
The median age in Farmington, MO is 38.5 years. 16.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Farmington, MO is located in St. Francois County, Missouri. With a population of 18K and a $53,729 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Farmington area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Farmington's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Farmington area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Farmington against Missouri peers on any ranking lens. Explore Missouri

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (St. Francois County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.