Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Farmington is healthier than 60%
Farmington differs from Mississippi on 6 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Farmington. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Farmington
Farmington is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Farmington is healthier than 35%. Against the 8,072 towns with similar household incomes ($43K–$71K), it’s healthier than 60%. Health Grade ↓
Cancer runs high in Farmington
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.5%), vs 7.6% across Mississippi. Conditions ↓
Fewer Farmington adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Mississippi. 1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food, vs 22.4% of adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Mississippi figure falls outside Farmington’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Farmington’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Farmington is healthier than 35% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 56% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 19%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Farmington’s median household income is $57,151; among the 8,072 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($43K–$71K), it’s healthier than 60%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Farmington adults…
Farmington runs below MS on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.3% of Farmington adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Care in and near Farmington
No hospital or community health center in Farmington itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Farmington; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Mississippi
Share of adults, with the Mississippi figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Farmington adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
How Farmington adults are doing
About the same as Mississippi on each measure.
1 in 3 Farmington adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Farmington and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington | C+ | 37.3% | 13.2% | 16.8% | CDC place |
| Corinth | D | 41.4% | 16.4% | 19.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Farmington adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Farmington
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Farmington is better than Mississippi on 5 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Mississippi figure falls inside Farmington’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Farmington | MS | U.S. | vs MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21%17.6–24.4 | 24.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%12.5–16.6 | 14.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%14.5–18.9 | 17.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.3%30.2–45 | 40.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.2%11.3–15.2 | 15.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 43.4%39–47.7 | 44.9% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42%37.6–46.5 | 38.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.2%27.8–34.8 | 29.9% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.5%8.3–10.7 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.5%8.6–10.6 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.7%6.8–8.8 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.6%7.2–10.1 | 8.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4%3.5–4.6 | 4.5% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21%17.1–25.2 | 18.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.8%13.7–20 | 16.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 30.9%25.6–36.2 | 34% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.2%12.5–18.1 | 13.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.4%29–42.3 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.3%7.2–11.8 | 11.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.4%77–83.5 | 81.5% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.9%84.8–89 | 86.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.1%77.4–82.5 | 79.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.9%57.4–68.3 | 61.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.8%60.8–77.9 | 74% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.9%18.6–25.5 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.5%30.4–41.2 | 36.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.2%21.4–29.6 | 28.9% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.9%11.2–17.1 | 22.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.6%8.8–12.8 | 16.8% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.7%5.7–8 | 11.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8%6.9–9.5 | 11.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.3%5.7–9.1 | 13.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.8%30.9–40.8 | 38.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.9%14.3–19.7 | 18.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.4%14–18.7 | 17.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.2%8.1–10.5 | 8.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.4%4.6–6.1 | 7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.9%7.7–10.3 | 10.4% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.6–4.9 | 5.3% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Mississippi figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Farmington
Is Farmington a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Farmington is healthier than 35% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Farmington?
CDC estimates 37.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.2% and 45%, against 40.4% across Mississippi and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Farmington?
Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, 7.1 miles in a straight line from Farmington’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Farmington have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.2–11.8%), against 11.5% across Mississippi.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Farmington more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Farmington.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Mississippi figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.