Farmington Iowa Map

About Farmington, Iowa

Farmington is a locality in Van Buren County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 540. The population density is 443.3 people per km². Farmington is located at 40.6403°N, 91.7429°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 52626.

Farmington rests in a quiet corner of Van Buren County, where the land begins to softly roll, hinting at the broader prairie beyond. It lies 43.7 miles south-east of Ottumwa, IA (from Ottumwa, IA: bearing 127°T), and is situated 9.4 miles west of Donnellson. The terrain here is a tapestry of cultivated fields, their geometric patterns softening into the wilder, wooded draws that follow the shallow courses of intermittent streams. These draws, often choked with the tangled undergrowth of sumac and wild plum in the summer, offer a cool, dappled shade that contrasts with the wide, sun-drenched expanses of corn and soybeans stretching towards the horizon. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries the scent of drying earth and the faint, sweet perfume of ripening crops, a fragrance that seems to cling to the very texture of the land. The history of Farmington is tied to the fertile soil and the industrious spirit of its early settlers, who found opportunity in the rich agricultural potential of this region. The local economy, once perhaps more diverse, now largely revolves around farming, with families whose roots run deep in the soil continuing the work of generations. It's a place where the pace of life is governed by the seasons, and the quiet hum of tractors is a familiar sound, especially during planting and harvest. While no grand monuments mark its past, a certain enduring character is evident in the well-kept farmhouses and the sturdy, unassuming presence of the businesses that serve the surrounding countryside. The community’s resilience is a quiet testament to its enduring connection to the land.

About This Farmington Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Farmington, Iowa 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 Van Buren County.

Detailed location data for Farmington includes the ZIP code (52626), telephone area code (712), county seat of Van Buren County (Keosauqua), and school district assignment (Van Buren County Community School District). 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.