Farmington Illinois Map

About Farmington, Illinois

Farmington is a locality in Fulton County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,050. The population density is 510.4 people per km². Farmington is located at 40.6981°N, 90.0059°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61531.

Farmington rests in a broad, gently rolling landscape, where the Illinois prairie begins to hint at the bluffs and ravines that will eventually carve their way toward the Illinois River. It lies 21.2 miles west-north-west of Pekin, IL (from Pekin, IL: bearing 295°T), and is situated 9.8 miles north of Canton. The sky here is an immense, ever-present canvas, often painted with the bruised purples and molten golds of a coming storm or a departing day, casting long, dramatic shadows across the fields. The air, especially after a rain, carries the clean, earthy scent of turned soil and the sweet perfume of ripening corn, a fragrance that clings to the very fabric of the place. Farmington's character is one of quiet resilience, a sturdy presence in the heart of agricultural country, where life moves with the steady, predictable beat of the seasons. The history of Farmington is deeply entwined with the rich coal seams that once defined its economy, leaving behind a legacy of hardy, independent spirits who worked the earth and the mines with equal dedication. While the boom of coal extraction has long since faded, the echoes of that industrial past remain, subtly shaping the town's enduring character. Today, agriculture continues to be the lifeblood of Farmington, with vast fields of soybeans and corn stretching to the horizon, a testament to the fertile land that has sustained generations. Small, family-owned businesses line the main streets, their storefronts reflecting a pragmatic charm, and the collective memory of the community is a quiet but potent force, passed down through stories and shared experiences, grounding Farmington in a sense of place that transcends the passage of time.

About This Farmington Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Farmington, Illinois with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Farmington and Fulton County.

Detailed location data for Farmington includes the ZIP code (60047), telephone area code (708, 815), county seat of Fulton County (Lewistown), and school district assignment (Farmington Central Community Unit School District 265). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Farmington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.