Farmington Kentucky Map

About Farmington, Kentucky

Farmington is a locality in Graves County, Kentucky, United States. It is a small community with a population of 245. The population density is 51.6 people per km². Farmington is located at 36.6695°N, 88.5259°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 42040.

Farmington unfurls across a landscape of gentle, rolling terrain, where the broad, fertile fields of western Kentucky meet the subtle, beckoning curves of the land. It lies 28.9 miles south of Paducah, KY (from Paducah, KY: bearing 172°T), and is situated 7.9 miles south-east of Mayfield. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, tends to pool in the hollows and softly gild the crests of the low hills, lending a certain tenderness to the contours. The air here carries the scent of freshly turned earth and, in the warmer months, the sweet perfume of ripening crops. Roads, often bordered by sturdy fence posts and the occasional weathered barn, meander through this verdant expanse, inviting a slower pace of observation. This is a place where the sky feels vast, stretching wide above the patchwork of fields and scattered woodlands, a quiet witness to the enduring rhythm of the seasons. The history of Farmington is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of this region, a legacy that continues to shape its local economy. For generations, the rich soil has sustained the cultivation of crops, a tradition that has seen Farmington develop into a hub for farming operations and related businesses. The lifeblood of Farmington, though perhaps less visible than grand structures, flows through the grain elevators and the quiet hum of machinery during harvest. While not a place of bustling industry or grand historical monuments, Farmington possesses a distinct character, a quiet resilience built on the land and the steady work of its people. There's a palpable sense of continuity here, a connection to the past that can be felt in the enduring patterns of rural life.

About This Farmington Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Farmington, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.669501, -88.525879. 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 Graves County.

Detailed location data for Farmington includes the ZIP code (42066), telephone area code (270, 364), county seat of Graves County (Mayfield), and school district assignment (Graves County 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.