Farmington, Missouri
19 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1904 and the latest in 1989. It stands in St. Francois Township. It lies in ZIP code area 63640. The Survey maps it on the Farmington quadrangle. 18,217 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 915 feet above sea level.
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On record in Farmington
Buildings and businesses the archive holds for this place. Each opens its own page, with the source record it came from.
On the National Register 7 records
Courthouse Square Historic Districtlisted 2004
East Columbia Historic Districtlisted 2004
James Robinson McCormick Houselisted 1998
Presbyterian Orphanage of Missourilisted 2006
St. Francois County Jail and Sheriff's Residencelisted 1996- East Columbia Historic District (Boundary Increase)listed 2007
- Farmington State Hospital No. 4 Cemeterylisted 2010
Population over time
2 figuresFarmington grew from 16,240 to 18,217 between 2010 and 2020. These are the recorded population figures Wikidata holds for this place, reached through the Geographic Names Information System number this page is keyed on rather than by name, so they belong to this place and not to another of the same name. Most are census counts, but not all are: an early figure may be a founding or settlement estimate, and an estimate published within five years of a census is left out. The change column is computed, and is left blank where more than 20 years separate a figure from the one before it, because a gap that long is not a change between two counts.
| Year | People | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16,240 | |
| 2020 | 18,217 | +1,977 (+12%) |
Topographic sheets covering this place
14 surveys from 19 printed sheetsMatched by testing this settlement's coordinate against the published boundary of every sheet in the United States Geological Survey's historical collection. Each opens the scanned sheet at the Survey.
- 1904 USGS Farmington quadrangle1:62500, 2 printings
- 1906 USGS Farmington quadrangle1:62500, 2 printings
- 1949 USGS Rolla quadrangle1:250000
- 1953 USGS Rolla quadrangle1:250000
- 1954 USGS Rolla quadrangle1:250000, 2 printings
- 1958 USGS Rolla quadrangle1:250000
- 1959 USGS Rolla quadrangle1:250000
- 1960 USGS Rolla quadrangle1:250000
- 1964 USGS Farmington quadrangle1:24000, 3 printings
- 1966 USGS Rolla quadrangle1:250000
- 1971 USGS Rolla quadrangle1:250000
- 1986 USGS Farmington quadrangle1:100000
- 1987 USGS Farmington quadrangle1:100000
- 1989 USGS Rolla quadrangle1:250000
Fires near this place
24 since 1992Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 24 fires within 5 miles of Farmington between 1992 and 2020, burning about 197 acres in total. None started naturally. None was recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 13 |
| Debris and open burning | 9 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 2 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 September 2019 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Missouri Department of Conservation | 179045-09435-09052019-1445 |
| 14 September 2019 | Debris and open burning | under an acre | Missouri Department of Conservation | 179312-09435-09142019-1415 |
| 26 August 2020 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Missouri Department of Conservation | 220644-09435-08262020-1405 |
| 15 August 2019 | Equipment and vehicle use | under an acre | Missouri Department of Conservation | 179308-09435-08152019-1535 |
| 12 July 2018 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Missouri Department of Conservation | 177363-09435-07122018-1245 |
| 25 June 2019 | Equipment and vehicle use | 4.4 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | 179309-09435-06252019-1605 |
| 10 June 2019 | Debris and open burning | under an acre | Missouri Department of Conservation | 179310-09435-06102019-1433 |
| 28 April 2018 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 2.5 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | 176802-09435-04282018-1223 |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Mines and quarries near this place
10 of 28 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 28 workings within 5 miles of Farmington: 27 past producers, 1 producer. 1 still produces. What was taken out: Stone, Crushed/Broken, Lead, Nickel, Lead, Copper, Cobalt, Iron. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Where | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cushing Bank | Iron | Past Producer | ||
| Shaft Number Two | Nickel, Lead, Copper, Cobalt | Past Producer | ||
| Doe Run | Lead | Producer | 1885 | |
| Mine Number 25doe Run Lead Co | Lead | Past Producer | ||
| Mine Number Ninedoe Run Lead Co | Lead | Past Producer | ||
| Mine Number Ninefederal Lead Co | Lead | Past Producer | ||
| Mine Number Ten | Lead | Past Producer | ||
| Shaft Number Eleven | Lead | Past Producer | ||
| Shaft Number Twodoe Run Lead Co | Lead | Past Producer | ||
| Biels Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer |
Storms near this place
60 of 69 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Farmington in 69 storm reports between 1993 and 2026: 38 hail, 31 thunderstorm wind. The reports record 1 injury. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1996 | Thunderstorm Wind | Farmington | 1 hurt, $15,000 | no account filed |
| May 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Farmington | $300,000 | no account filed |
| April 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Farmington | $5,000 | Trees were blown down in numerous areas around Farmington. Some downed trees damaged nearby houses and brought down power lines. |
| October 1993 | Hail | Farmington | $5,000 | The county sheriff reported dime-size hail at 1540 CST and golf ball-size hail between Farmington and Flat River a few minutes later. |
| June 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Farmington | $500 | The county sheriff reported numerous trees and power lines down between Bonne Terre and Farmington. |
| April 2026 | Thunderstorm Wind | Farmington | - | A trained spotter in Farmington estimated a 60 mph wind gust. |
| April 2026 | Hail | Farmington | - | Photo of multiple large hail stones. Largest is measured at 2 inches. |
| May 2025 | Hail | Farmington | - | Hail fell near KREI Radio in Farmington. |
| April 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Farmington | - | A trained spotter reported estimated 60 mph thunderstorm wind gusts. |
| May 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Farmington | - | A tree was snapped near Farmington. |
| September 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Farmington | - | Multiple sources including the public and amateur radio operators reported estimated 60mph wind gusts in the Farmington area. Only minor tree damage was noted from the gusts. |
| March 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Farmington | - | Thunderstorm winds blew down several large tree limbs. |
| August 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Farmington | - | Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees at the intersection of Highway OO and Highway F just southeast of Farmington, blocking the roadway for a time. |
| June 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Farmington | - | Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous tree limbs around town. |
| May 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Farmington | - | Several large tree limbs were blown down on the north side of town. |
| July 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Farmington | - | Thunderstorm winds blew down several large tree limbs and a couple of trees around town. A few of the fallen trees blocked roads in the area. |
| May 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Farmington | - | Thunderstorm winds caused major damage to a barn on Westmeyer Road on the south side of town. Also, several trees, tree limbs and power lines were blown down around town. |
| May 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Farmington | - | Thunderstorm winds blew down several power lines around town. |
| July 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Farmington | - | Thunderstorm winds blew down several large tree limbs around town. Also, a large tree was blown over onto a home causing moderate roof damage. |
| June 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Farmington | - | Thunderstorm winds uprooted or snapped several large trees on the south side of town. |
| April 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Farmington | - | Several trees were blown over onto U.S. Highway 67. |
| May 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Farmington | - | Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous large tree limbs and several power lines. |
| July 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Farmington | - | Thunderstorm winds blew down several power lines along Highway D. |
| December 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Farmington | - | Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees and power lines in town. |
| April 2006 | Hail | Farmington | - | Storm spotters reported 3/4 inch hail covering the ground. |
| August 2006 | Hail | Farmington | - | Local law enforcement reported 3/4 inch hail. |
| July 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Farmington | - | Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees, numerous large tree limbs and several power lines. |
| July 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Farmington | - | Numerous tree limbs and power lines were blown down and several trees were blown over. |
| August 2003 | Hail | Farmington | - | The Sheriff Department reported golfball size hail. |
| July 2003 | Thunderstorm Wind | Farmington | - | Local law enforcement reported trees down. |
| June 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Farmington | - | Farmington police reported large tree limbs down across the city. |
| May 1995 | Hail | Farmington | - | Golf ball-size hail fell in Bonne Terre with numerous large trees down over central parts of the county. Several windows were broken in the Park Hills area due to large hail and the strong wind gusts. A commercial building in Park Hills also sustained roof damage when a section of the roof peeled back. The county sheriff's department also reported hail the size of quarters before the storm moved out of the county. |
| April 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Farmington | - | Wind gusts to 60 mph were reported by the county sheriff. |
| April 2026 | Hail | Farmington | - | no account filed |
| April 2026 | Hail | Farmington | - | no account filed |
| April 2026 | Hail | Farmington | - | no account filed |
| April 2026 | Hail | Farmington | - | no account filed |
| April 2026 | Hail | Farmington | - | no account filed |
| April 2026 | Hail | Farmington | - | no account filed |
| April 2026 | Hail | Farmington | - | no account filed |
| April 2026 | Hail | Farmington | - | no account filed |
| May 2025 | Hail | Farmington | - | no account filed |
| May 2025 | Hail | Farmington | - | no account filed |
| April 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Farmington | - | no account filed |
| May 2024 | Hail | Farmington | - | no account filed |
| April 2020 | Hail | Farmington | - | no account filed |
| June 2018 | Hail | Farmington | - | no account filed |
| July 2018 | Hail | Farmington | - | no account filed |
| February 2011 | Hail | Farmington | - | no account filed |
| May 2011 | Hail | Farmington | - | no account filed |
| May 2010 | Hail | Farmington | - | no account filed |
| May 2009 | Hail | Farmington | - | no account filed |
| April 2007 | Hail | Farmington | - | no account filed |
| May 2006 | Hail | Farmington | - | no account filed |
| May 2006 | Hail | Farmington | - | no account filed |
| May 2006 | Hail | Farmington | - | no account filed |
| July 2006 | Hail | Farmington | - | no account filed |
| September 2006 | Hail | Farmington | - | no account filed |
| September 2006 | Hail | Farmington | - | no account filed |
| August 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Farmington | - | no account filed |
Nearest settlements
The eight closest, with where each one stands in the county. Distances are straight-line, computed from the Geographic Names Information System coordinates.
| Map | Place | Distance | Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Lassus | 2.1 miles | 19 | |
| Valley Forge (historical) | 2.6 miles | 18 | |
| Ogborn | 3.5 miles | 19 | |
| Rock Springs | 3.7 miles | 19 | |
| Hamilton Town | 4.3 miles | 18 | |
| Hurryville | 4.5 miles | 19 | |
| Doe Run | 4.8 miles | 18 | |
| Loughboro | 5.3 miles | 21 |
Elsewhere
Matched on this settlement's Geographic Names Information System number rather than its name, so it cannot be a different place of the same name in another state.
| Wikipedia article on Farmington | An encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied. |
| Wikidata item Q968752 | The structured record the population and elevation above come from. Public domain (CC0). |
Provenance
This settlement is recorded in the Geographic Names Information System as feature 756036. The sheet list is computed by point-in-boundary test against the United States Geological Survey's historical topographic inventory. Both are works of the United States government and carry no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.













