HOUSE IN, 1973
Farmington Township’s story
192 years in pictures
Census counts: 1,111 in 1880, 2,389 in 2020. The archive holds 8 old photos and papers going back to 1973 and 2 maps from 1912 on.
- 1834Farmington Township is founded
Farmington TownshipIL
5 bordering townsMap →
Photo: formulanone from Huntsville, United States · CC BY-SA 2.0
Population
3,094
2025 Census estimate · −3.8% since 2020
Median home value
$121K
Census ACS
Household income
$69K
median
Median age
37.5
years
Jobs based here
715
A commuter town
TownGrade
C
#592 of 767 in IL
Is Farmington Township a good place to live?
Farmington Township’s weakest subject is schools: its schools rank behind 80% of the state's. With a C overall, Farmington Township sits 592nd of 767 in Illinois. Nationally, it does better than 30% of U.S. towns. Where it does best is walkability — it is easier to get around on foot or by transit than 71% of U.S. towns. A typical home there costs about $121K, 2 years of the Canton area’s $61K median household income. Farmington Township's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) is stronger than in 86% of U.S. towns. 29% of residents are under 18 here, against 22% in Illinois’ towns and 22% across U.S. towns. Its remaining grades are unremarkable: B− for health and B for hazard risk.
Figures: schools, state test and graduation results · home values, Zillow · incomes, Census ACS, 2020–24 · health, CDC PLACES · FEMA National Risk Index.
What makes Farmington Township stand out
Where Farmington Township beats most towns.
0historic places
HistoryA
Founded in 1834
A long history
A history going back 192 years.
Community nonprofits per 1,000 residents
Farmington Township5.1
Typical U.S. town3.7
Typical IL town3.4
Civic lifeA
52% more nonprofits per person
than the typical Illinois town
Charities, civic groups and human services; churches not counted.
WalkabilityB+
More walkable than 71% of U.S. towns
6.2% of workers walk, bike or ride transit
EPA National Walkability Index; Census ACS.
A commuter town
86% of working residents leave Farmington Township for work
Where Farmington Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
715jobs based in Farmington Township
14%of working residents work in town
21 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Farmington Township grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Illinois), ordered by how far Farmington Township is from typical.
SchoolsGraded on exam and test resultsC−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 6.8 of 20; 4.1% of households have no carB+Open →Jobs & income$69K median household incomeCOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 33% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listBOpen →Cost of livingGraded on home prices against local incomesBOpen →HealthGraham Hospital Association 7.8 miles awayB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors0 miles of trails; 3% conserved landB−Open →HistoryNear the top of the towns comparedAOpen →Civic life5.1 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsAOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Farmington Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Farmington Township, and how to reach them.
PowerAmeren Illinois Company16.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterIl American-Farmington water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet8 providers93% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Farmington Township’s trash rules yet
SchoolsFarmington Central Community Unit School District 265Which school depends on your addressNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn Illinois you can register online until 16 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 28 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereFulton County ClerkFulton County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP codes61531, 6155361531 96% · 61553 4%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Farmington Township.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C
Farmington Township has 0.6 jobs per working resident, so most workers leave town for work
Jobs in Farmington Township fell by 119 from 2013 to 2023, to 715. Only 14% of working residents stay in Farmington Township for work; the rest commute out. For Farmington Township, the average trip to work is 24 minutes. Half of commuters travel less than 21 miles.
14%work in town
| Farmington Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 14% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Median household income | $69,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Farmington Township14%
Peoria19%
Farmington13%
Canton10%
Galesburg2%
21 mi
median commute distance
715
jobs based in Farmington Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
B+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 71% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Farmington Township: four seasons and pleasant summers
The range runs from 16° on a January night to 85° on a July afternoon, with about 21 inches of snow a winter.
21″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter20–36°
Spring41–62°
Summer63–84°
Fall43–64°
Oct 23
typical first frost
Apr 16
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B
Natural hazards: low risk in Farmington Township, mostly inland flooding
Of the losses FEMA expects in Farmington Township, 36% come from inland flooding and 16% from tornadoes. Compared with 67% of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage here is lower. Federal disaster aid has reached households in Farmington Township after 2 declared disasters, most recently in 2006.
33risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
6
paid flood claims since 1982
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Who lives here
More children than Illinois overall
Since 2020, Farmington Township has lost 3.8% of its people, to 3,094 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. College graduates make up 31% of adults 25 and older, against 38% across Illinois. The town’s median age stands at 37.5 years.
37.5median age · IL 39
| Farmington Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 29% | 22% | 22% |
| Median age | 37.5 years | 40.7 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 19% | 19% | 18% |
Farmington TownshipIllinoisUnited States
Ages · share of residents
15%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma4%
High school34%
Some college20%
Associate’s12%
Bachelor’s23%
Graduate8%
Women and men · all residents
49% women, 51% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±3.9 points. Across Illinois, 50.6% of residents are women.
| Farmington Township | IL | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 13.5% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 15% | 10.4% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.7% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 11.4% | 13.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 14.3% | 13.3% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 8.6% | 12.4% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 11.2% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 7.4% | 10% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 11.9% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3.8% | 9.5% | 10.4% |
| High school | 34.3% | 25.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 19.6% | 19.2% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11.5% | 8.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 22.6% | 22.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 8.2% | 15.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 3,100, single groups can be off by several points
OutdoorsB−
Farmington Township has set aside 2.6% of its land for conservation
Walkers can cover 0.2 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves.
2.6%conserved
2.6%
conserved · 603 of 22,842 acres
0.2 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Jacobs Park | — | 15 |
| 2. Reed Park | 0.2 mi | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HealthB−
Farmington Township is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns
For adults in Farmington Township, the share who have high blood pressure is 37%. Of 32 CDC measures, Farmington Township beats the Illinois average on 3 and trails it on 5. Among adults locally, 18% binge drink and 38% have obesity.
53%healthier than U.S. townsB−Health Grade
| Farmington Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 35% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 18% | 16% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 37% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Illinois
3 better24 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Farmington Township | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.2% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.1% | 13.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.3% | 6.3% |
Graham Hospital Association
7.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
38th
percentile among IL towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Farmington Township
18pages on Farmington Township
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Farmington Township
About 4 of every 100 Farmington Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
About Farmington Township
City in Illinois, United States
Farmington is a city in Fulton County and Peoria County, Illinois, United States. It is north of Canton, west of Peoria, southeast of Galesburg, and northeast of Macomb. The population was 2,389 at the 2020 census. The public school system is Farmington Central Community Unit School District 265, which includes Farmington Central High School. Because it is in Fulton County & Peoria County, it is a part of the Canton Micropolitan Area and the wider Peoria Consolidated Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 752 ft
- ZIP code
- 61531
- Area code
- 309
Farmington Township’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with Farmington Township.
Salem TownshipCanton TownshipFairview TownshipTrivoli TownshipNorrisFarmington Township
How the neighbors grade
| Town | IL rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington Township | #592 | C | B | — | C− | B− |
| Salem Township | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Canton Township | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fairview Township | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Trivoli Township | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Norris | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Farmington Township reports no FBI crime data of its own. Salem Township, Canton Township, Fairview Township, Trivoli Township and Norris aren’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Farmington Township with a neighbor →
Questions about Farmington Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Farmington Township, IL a good place to live?
Farmington Township grades C overall, better than 30% of U.S. towns and #592 of 767 in Illinois. It grades B− for health and C− for schools. Schools is its weak spot, with a C−.
Is Farmington Township, IL expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B.