The Town FilesFarmington, Missouri
City in St. Francois County · population 18,217 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $196,500
- Household income
- $53,729
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 9 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 38.5
Farmington is a city of 18,217 people in St. Francois County, Missouri. The median home is worth $196,500, above the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks more vibrant than 82% of Missouri towns, better transit than 81% of Missouri towns, more walkable than 80% of Missouri towns.
How Farmington ranks
Percentile among Missouri towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Missouri towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Farmington is worth $196,500, above the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $53,729, which is more affordable than 12% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $855 a month. 53.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Farmington | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $196,500 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $855 | $855 |
| Median household income | $53,729 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 53.8% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1990 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.4% | — |
Who lives in Farmington
| People | Farmington | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.4% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 20.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.3% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.9% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 8.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.6% | — |
| Work from home | 11.1% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 19.7 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.2% | 88.7% |
Weather in Farmington
July highs average 88.5°F and January lows 22.6°F. About 45.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 8.7 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 32 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 104 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Farmington since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 13 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on June 22, 1969 about 7.3 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 13 deaths and 70 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 7, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 51 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 11, 2016.
Severe weather in St. Francois County since 1996
St. Francois County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4924: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4490: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3482: Covid-19 |
| January 21, 2016 | Flood | DR-4250: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| January 2, 2016 | Flood | EM-3374: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in St. Francois County
St. Francois County had 23,026 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $43,743 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Farmington itself the ACS puts it at 4.1%.
Public schools in Farmington
10 public schools with 3,980 students, about 15.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| FARMINGTON SR. HIGH | 9-12 | 1,325 | 16.2 |
| FARMINGTON MIDDLE | 7-8 | 605 | 14.4 |
| LINCOLN INTERMEDIATE | 5-6 | 540 | 14.6 |
| TRUMAN LEARNING CENTER | PK-K | 431 | 16.0 |
| ROOSEVELT ELEM. | 1-4 | 395 | 14.1 |
| WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN ELEM. | 1-4 | 346 | 14.4 |
| JEFFERSON ELEM. | 1-4 | 334 | 13.4 |
| JUVENILE DETENTION CTR. | K-12 | 4 | 4.0 |
| FARMINGTON CORRECTIONAL CENTER | 7-12 | — | — |
| FARMINGTON TREATMENT CENTER | 7-12 | — | — |
Towns near Farmington
- Park Hills, MO4.6 mi · 8,587 people · home $131,300
- Desloge, MO8.1 mi · 4,823 people · home $127,500
- Bonne Terre, MO11.5 mi · 6,903 people · home $153,000
- Fredericktown, MO16.6 mi · 4,429 people · home $136,100
- Potosi, MO21.7 mi · 2,538 people · home $110,100
- Ste. Genevieve, MO24.5 mi · 4,999 people · home $172,400
- De Soto, MO25.8 mi · 6,449 people · home $160,700
Farmington questions
Is Farmington, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Farmington scores better for retirees than 13% of Missouri towns and quieter than 26%. 18.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.5).
How much does a house cost in Farmington?
The median owner-occupied home in Farmington is valued at $196,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $53,729, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $855 a month.
What is the weather like in Farmington?
July highs average 88.5°F and January lows 22.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.2 inches of precipitation a year and 8.7 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 F4 on June 22, 1969. The typical Missouri town has had 23.
- 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)