Farley Public Meeting June 17, 2011, 2011
Farley’s story
174 years in pictures
Census counts: 120 in 1880, 265 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 4 maps from 1910 on.
- 1852Farley is settled
FarleyMO
A town of 259, settled in 1852.
Population
259
2025 Census estimate · +0% since 2020
Median home value
$234K
Census ACS
Household income
$124K
median
Median age
51.6
years
Jobs based here
37
A commuter town
Is Farley a good place to live?
Farley has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
259 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Nearby attractions
All 50 attractions →Arrowhead Stadium and 38 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Farley. Close and well known come first.
Big draw25 mi Stadium & arenaArrowhead Stadium
21 mi Park & preserveSubTropolis
25 mi Stadium & arenaKauffman Stadium
20 mi Theme parkWorlds of Fun
18 mi Stadium & arenaCPKC Stadium
19 mi Stadium & arenaT-Mobile CenterSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Arrowhead Stadium: Ichabod, CC BY-SA 3.0 · SubTropolis: ErgoSum88, Public domain · Kauffman Stadium: Mysteryman28, Public domain · Worlds of Fun: Tkexb173 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · CPKC Stadium: elisfkc2, CC BY-SA 2.0 · T-Mobile Center: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Farley: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Farley, and how to reach them.
PowerEvergy12.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterPlatte County Cons Pwsd 1No health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers93% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Farley’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Missouri you can register online until 27 days before Election Day, in person until 27 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 27 days before).vote.govWho runs elections herePlattePlatte County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2017
ZIP code6402864028 100%Census 2020
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 Farley.
Work & commute
Farley has 0.3 jobs per working resident, so most workers leave town for work
The top destinations are Kansas City (33%), Platte City (10%) and North Kansas City (7%). Farley’s income of the median household is $124,000. Also worth knowing: the mean commuting time for Farley comes to 31 minutes, above both Missouri’s towns (22 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Among residents in the town, 4.3% live below the poverty line.
0%work in town
| Farley | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $124,000 | $62,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 31 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 4.3% | 14% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Farley0%
Kansas City33%
Platte City10%
North Kansas City7%
Lenexa4%
17 mi
median commute distance
37
jobs based in Farley
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
The median age in Farley is higher than in most of Missouri or the rest of the country
People 65 and older are 28% of residents (18% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 15% of residents (22% statewide). In Farley, 32% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more, against 22% in Missouri’s towns and 29% across U.S. towns.
51.6median age · MO 39
| Farley | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.6 years | 38.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 32% | 22% | 29% |
FarleyMissouriUnited States
Ages · share of residents
21%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma4%
High school41%
Some college14%
Associate’s10%
Bachelor’s26%
Graduate6%
Women and men · all residents
44% women, 56% men
About 127 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±3.7 points). Across Missouri, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Farley | MO | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 6.8% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.1% | 10.4% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8.1% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 7.1% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 6.1% | 12.8% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 20.7% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13.9% | 13% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 15.9% | 10.6% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 12.3% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3.8% | 8.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 40.9% | 30.2% | 26% |
| Some college | 13.6% | 20.8% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 9.8% | 8.4% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 25.5% | 19.8% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 6.4% | 12.6% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 300, single groups can be off by several points
Natural hazards
The biggest natural risk in Farley is inland flooding, at a high overall level
Of the losses FEMA expects in Farley, 51% come from inland flooding and 16% from tornadoes. Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in just over two thirds of U.S. communities. Households locally have drawn federal disaster aid in 2 declared disasters, most recently in 2007.
68risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Four seasons and hot summers: that is Farley’s year
The typical July afternoon high in Farley is 89°F.
18″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–42°
Spring44–66°
Summer66–87°
Fall45–67°
Oct 24
typical first frost
Apr 13
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Farley stands out in Missouri and nationally, with fewer of its adults who feel lonely
Farley: 33% of adults have obesity. Among 248 Missouri towns, just 9 have a lower share of adults who report frequent mental distress than Farley.
| Farley | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 32% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 19% | 17% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 38% | 36% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 9.7% | 17% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Missouri
20 better11 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Farley | MO |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 5.8% | 13.7% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 4.1% | 9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10% | 8.6% |
Saint John Hospital
4 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
0.1%conserved
0.1%
conserved · 1 of 737 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Schimmel City Access | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Housing
Homes in Farley sell for about $450K
For households in Farley, the share who live in a home they own is 89%. The going rate for rent for Farley comes to $942 a month.
$450Kmedian sale price
| Farley | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 89% | 64% | 73% |
| Median rent | $942 a month | $971 a month | $1,185 a month |
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Farley
17pages on Farley
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Farley
University of Saint MaryUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Leavenworth, KS4.2 mi$35,380 tuitionPark UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Parkville10.5 mi$17,500 tuitionKansas City Kansas Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Kansas City, KS12.3 mi$3,210 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Farley residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Missouri.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Farley for work
Where Farley’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
37jobs based in Farley
0%of working residents work in town
17 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Farley
Village in Platte County, Missouri, United States
Farley is a village along the Platte River in Platte County, Missouri, United States. The population was 265 at the 2020 census. It lies within the Kansas City metropolitan area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 774 ft
- ZIP code
- 64028
Questions about Farley
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Farley, MO a good place to live?
Farley has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.