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Farmington’s median age is 63.1 years, where Washington’s towns sit at 38.5 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. Among 179 Washington towns, just 9 have a lower typical home value than Farmington. Masonic Hall is on the National Register of Historic Places. Farmington has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Farmington beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 76 in 1880, a peak of 489 in 1910, 131 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 1909 and 3 maps from 1964 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Farmington, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Farmington.
The typical Farmington home is worth about $296,000, about the same as a year ago, 50% below the Washington typical home. 82% of Farmington households own their home, above both Washington’s towns (71%) and U.S. towns (73%).
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Farmington has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. Farmington’s July high is 82°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
26% of adults sleep under 7 hours in Farmington. Farmington beats the Washington average on 11 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 8. 14% of adults binge drink in Farmington.
| Farmington | Washington towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 33% | 36% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 17% | 17% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 17% | 16% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 77% | 71% | 79% |
| What stands out | Farmington | WA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 6.6% | 10.2% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 12.6% | 7.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 59% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Farmington City Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Farmington; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Farmington residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Washington.
Town in Washington, United States
Farmington is a town in Whitman County, Washington, United States. The population was 131 at the 2020 census.
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Farmington has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.