FarmingtonKY
With 245 residents, this town was laid out in 1836.
Is Farmington a good place to live?
61% of residents live below the poverty line in Farmington, against 16% in Kentucky’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Only 3 of the 143 Kentucky towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Farmington. Farmington has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
245 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Farmington: who provides what
Farmington is unincorporated, so Graves County and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Farmington.
The schools Farmington’s kids attend
Its one school is below. Farmington’s only public school teaches 288 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 288 | A |
NCES · EDFacts
Farmington faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by earthquakes
54% of Farmington’s expected losses from natural hazards come from earthquakes, followed by inland flooding at 17%. Storm and flood damage is expected to run higher than in 79% of U.S. communities. One declared disaster, in 2021, has brought federal aid to Farmington households.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Most of Farmington’s workers commute out: the town has 0.2 jobs for each of them
Half of commuters travel less than 13 miles. The median household income for Farmington comes to $34,000. Most working residents leave Farmington for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Mayfield (32%), Calvert City (5%) and Paducah (5%).
| Farmington | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $34,000 | $60,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.9% | 15% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 19 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
A home in Farmington is worth about $165K, on Zillow’s estimate
Farmington’s rent at the middle of the market comes in at $734 a month. Over the 12 months to September 2026, the typical home lost 10% of its value. In Farmington, 64% of households live in a home they own.
| Farmington | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $734 a month | $934 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 64% | 59% | 73% |
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Four seasons and hot summers in Farmington
In Farmington, the peak summer temperature is 88°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Farmington is
Among adults in Farmington, 78% had a checkup this year. 28% of adults locally have been diagnosed with depression; 15% binge drink.
| Farmington | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 14% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 27% | 23% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 14% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 40% | 36% |
| What stands out | Farmington | KY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 13.3% | 18.9% |
| Fewer adults who have had a stroke | 3.4% | 4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Farmington
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Farmington
About 3 of every 100 Farmington residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Kentucky.
99% of working residents leave Farmington for work
Where Farmington’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Farmington
Census-designated place in Kentucky, United States
Farmington is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Graves County, Kentucky, United States. Farmington is located 8 miles (13 km) southeast of Mayfield, the Graves County seat, and 13 miles (21 km) west of Murray. As of the 2020 census, Farmington had a population of 234. Farmington was laid out in 1836 and named for the fertile land and rustic setting. Farmington was home to Farmington High School until 1986 when the six remaining high schools of the county combined to form Graves County High School. Farmington Elementary School is located near central Farmington. Farmington Elementary School is ranked among the highest in the state, receiving a National Blue Rib…
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- Area
- 1.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 554 ft
- ZIP code
- 42040
Questions about Farmington
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Farmington, KY a good place to live?
Farmington has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.