Farmington, Iowa
City · Population 583 · #414 in Iowa
tiny community🌐 farmington-ia.uscitysearch.com
About Farmington
Farmington is a tiny community in southeastern Iowa with an estimated population of 583.
Farmington holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.46 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,267 residents per square mile.
📰 Farmington News Today
- David D. Hellwig Obituary | Schmitz Funeral Homes | Farmington, IA Tribute Archive · Aug 14
- 32 dogs seized from Iowa breeder who allegedly blocked inspections of her business Iowa Capital Dispatch · Jul 2
- David Hellwig Obituary (2026) - Bonaparte, IA - Mississippi Valley Publishing Legacy obituary · Aug 14
- ‘This is a victory’: Fort Madison animal shelter housing more than 30 animals rescued from puppy mill WGEM · Jul 3
- 32 dogs seized from Iowa breeder after failing to comply with court order KCRG · Jul 1
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Farmington Unique
- One of 18 places in the US named Farmington — but the Iowa one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southeastern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Pioneer Historical Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Farmington
- Battle of Athens State Historic Site reviews ★
- Croton Civil War Memorial Park reviews ★
- Des Moines River (Van Buren) Access · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Indian Lake Park reviews ★
- Shimek State Forest - Donnellson Unit · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Shimek State Forest - Farmington Unit · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Shimek State Forest - Lick Creek Unit · Nature reserve reviews ★
- White Timber · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Farmington
- Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)583
Rank in state#414 of 940
Land area0.46 sq mi
Density1,267/sq mi
Coordinates40.6388, -91.7390