Farmington
City in St. Francois County, Missouri

Farmington is a city in St. Francois County, Missouri, with 18,217 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 915 ft (279 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Park Hills, 4.5 miles NW.
- 18,217residents (2020 Census)
- 915 ftelevation · 279 m
- 9.5 sq miland area · 24.6 km²
- 1,919 / sq mipopulation density
- 63640ZIP code
About Farmington
Farmington is a city in and the county seat of St. Francois, Missouri, United States. It is in the Lead Belt region in Missouri. As of the 2020 census, the population was 18,217. Farmington was established in 1822 as Murphy's Settlement, named for William Murphy of Kentucky, who first visited the site in 1798. When St. Francois County was organized, the town was briefly called St. Francois Court House and later renamed to Farmington.
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Living in Farmington
- Median household income
- $53,729
- Median home value
- $196,500
- Median rent
- $855/mo
- Median age
- 38.5
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Farmington had 18,217 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 18,217 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,919 per sq mi (741 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Farmington at a glance
| State | Missouri (MO) |
|---|---|
| County | St. Francois County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 18,217 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.49 sq mi (24.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km²) |
| Elevation | 915 ft (279 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.7825° N, 90.4273° W |
| ZIP code | 63640 |
| Official website | farmington-mo.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2923752 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Farmington
- Park Hills4.5 mi NW
- Leadington4.6 mi NW
- Doe Run4.7 mi SW
- Knob Lick7.9 mi SE
- Desloge8.1 mi NW
- Leadwood10.4 mi NW
- Wortham10.4 mi W
- Bismarck10.7 mi W
- Bonne Terre11.5 mi NW
- Frankclay11.6 mi NW
- Iron Mountain Lake12.4 mi SW
- Terre du Lac13.4 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Farmington
What county is Farmington in?
Farmington is in St. Francois County, Missouri.
What is the population of Farmington, MO?
18,217 people lived in Farmington at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Farmington, MO?
The ZIP code of Farmington is 63640.
What is the elevation of Farmington?
915 feet (279 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Farmington?
Park Hills (4.5 mi), Leadington (4.6 mi), Doe Run (4.7 mi), Knob Lick (7.9 mi), Desloge (8.1 mi).
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