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Farmington, IA


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Farmington, Iowa

Farmington, Iowa, in Van Buren county, is 71 miles S of Iowa City, Iowa (center to center) and 159 miles NW of St. Louis, Missouri. The city has a population of 756.

The People and Families of Farmington

In Farmington, about 57% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Farmington live by themselves.

The city benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Farmington had a median family income of $35,156.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Farmington ($700). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Farmington Housing

About 73% of housing units in Farmington are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years. Typical rents in Farmington are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state. Homeowners in the city benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Iowa.

Commuting

In Farmington, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Farmington strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Farmington Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Farmington, IA

Comparing Farmington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens97
Age of the Population87
Female Share of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Well-Paid Single Men63
Male Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty52
People in Middle Class or Better31
Median Family Income31
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home54
Short Commute Times42
Walking and Biking to Work43
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Affordability of Property Taxes79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12
Housing Recently Built11
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