Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 395, settled in 1850.
Among 62 West Virginia towns, just 3 have a higher median age than Farmington. Farmington has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 89 in 1870, a peak of 880 in 1940, 392 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 4 maps from 1949 on.
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 Aug 3, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Farmington.
The typical Farmington home is worth about $93,000, down 1% in a year, 47% below the West Virginia typical home. Farmington’s median rent is $594 a month, where West Virginia’s towns sit at $878 a month and U.S. towns at $1,185 a month. 88% of households own their home in Farmington.
| Farmington | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 88% | 68% | 73% |
| Median rent | $594 a month | $878 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 88% of U.S. communities. Since 1980, 16 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Farmington.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Farmington has chilly winters and pleasant summers. Farmington’s July high is 84°F, below both West Virginia’s towns (86°F) and U.S. towns (85°F).
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Most working residents leave Farmington for work: only 0% work in town. The average trip to work in Farmington is 31 minutes. Since 2013, Farmington has lost 40 jobs, to 170 in 2023.
| Farmington | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 31 minutes | 21 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 9% | 16% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $72,000 | $59,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Farmington tracks West Virginia closely on all 32 CDC measures. 22% of Farmington adults report frequent mental distress.
| Farmington | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 21% | 17% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 18% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 41% | 35% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 44% | 35% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Farmington Park | — | 7 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
2 within 15 miles of the center of Farmington
About 2 of every 100 Farmington residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across West Virginia.
7 notable people were born in Farmington.
Town in West Virginia, United States
Farmington is a town in Marion County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 389 at the 2020 census. The small town is situated on Buffalo Creek and the Allegheny Mountains about 6 miles west of Fairmont, Marion County's county seat. It is best known for being the site of the 1968 Farmington Mine disaster.
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Farmington has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
7 notable people were born here, including Joe Manchin and Sam Huff.