Farmer City, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 1,805 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -12.2%
 
Males: 913  (50.6%)
Females: 892  (49.4%)
Median resident age:

46.3 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 61842.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $63,570 (it was $40,223 in 2000)
Farmer City:

$63,570
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,867 (it was $19,946 in 2000)

Farmer City city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $133,429 (it was $67,800 in 2000)
Farmer City:

$133,429
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $132,800; detached houses: $136,974; mobile homes: $93,133

Median gross rent in 2022: $924.

March 2022 cost of living index in Farmer City: 85.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 12.4%
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According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Farmer City, Illinois as of May 14, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Farmer City is 689 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


Crime rates in Farmer City by year

Type

2010

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
1
(49.1)
0
(0.0)
1
(51.8)
1
(51.9)
0
(0.0)
1
(55.5)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
3
(147.3)
2
(101.6)
3
(155.3)
2
(103.8)
1
(52.8)
1
(55.5)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
1
(49.1)
2
(101.6)
1
(51.8)
3
(155.7)
4
(211.1)
1
(55.5)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
2
(98.2)
22
(1,117)
18
(931.7)
19
(986.0)
14
(738.8)
15
(831.9)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
1
(49.1)
0
(0.0)
2
(103.5)
1
(51.9)
0
(0.0)
1
(55.5)
Arson
(per 100,000)
1
(49.1)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index80.072.1121.6116.854.997.1

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Farmer City, IL

Crime rate in Farmer City detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 4 (4 officers - 4 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.11
Illinois average:

2.84
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Ancestries: German (28.4%), American (27.1%), English (11.2%), Irish (7.4%), European (4.3%), British (3.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 10/23/1872

Elevation: 724 feet

Land area: 2.30 square miles.

Population density: 784 people per square mile   (low).

Farmer City, Illinois map

9 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.5%
Illinois:

14.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $3,623 (2.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,882 (1.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Champaign, IL (22.1 miles , pop. 67,518).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Chicago, IL (121.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Mansfield, IL (2.7 miles ),
De Land, IL (2.9 miles ),
De Witt, IL (3.0 miles),
Bellflower, IL (3.0 miles ),
Le Roy, IL (3.1 miles ),
Weldon, IL (3.2 miles ),
White Heath, IL (3.6 miles ),
Mahomet, IL (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 40.25 N, Longitude: 88.64 W

Area code: 309

Distribution of median household income in Farmer City, IL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Farmer City, IL in 2022
Farmer City satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.2%
Illinois:

4.2%
Most common industries in Farmer City, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (10.4%)
  • Educational services (9.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.7%)
  • Truck transportation (6.3%)
  • Construction (6.2%)
  • Food (2.9%)
  • Utilities (2.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (11.3%)
  • Truck transportation (9.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.1%)
  • Educational services (4.8%)
  • Utilities (4.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.0%)
  • Food (3.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (20.2%)
  • Educational services (14.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (13.1%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (4.1%)
  • Social assistance (4.1%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.4%)
Most common occupations in Farmer City, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.2%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.6%)
  • Carpenters (4.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.6%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (5.2%)

Average climate in Farmer City, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Farmer City, Illinois environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 101. This is worse than average.

City:

101
U.S.:

73
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.0661. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 19.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0661
U.S.:

0.2513
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.732. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 17.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.732
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 36.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 19.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

36.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 10.9. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 19.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.9
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Farmer City-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Illinois state average. It is 89% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/5/1977, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 25.9 miles away from the Farmer City city center injured 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 3/20/1976, a category F4 tornado 32.0 miles away from the city center injured 18 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Farmer City-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 119% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 130.5 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 106.5 miles away from Farmer City center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 130.6 miles away from Farmer City center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 163.0 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 129.6 miles away from the city center
On 4/3/1974 at 23:05:02, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG) earthquake occurred 118.1 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in De Witt County (9) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 5, Floods: 4, Tornadoes: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Farmer City topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Farmer City:

  • FARMER CITY REHAB AND HEALTHCARE (404 BROOKVIEW DRIVE)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Farmer City:

  • LEROY MANOR (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; LE ROY, IL)
  • JOHN AND MARY KIRBY HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 16 miles away; MONTICELLO, IL)
  • PIATT COUNTY NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; MONTICELLO, IL)

Airports located in Farmer City:

Amtrak station near Farmer City:

  • 1 miles: FARMER CITY (FRAMER CITY, BON AIR REST., 912 E. CLINTON ST.) - Bus Station . Services: public payphones, full-service food facilities.

Operable nuclear power plant near Farmer City:

  • 18 miles: Clinton in Clinton, IL.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Farmer City:

  • Parkland College (about 21 miles; Champaign, IL; Full-time enrollment: 7,326)
  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (about 24 miles; Champaign, IL; FT enrollment: 47,528)
  • Illinois Wesleyan University (about 26 miles; Bloomington, IL; FT enrollment: 2,323)
  • Illinois State University (about 26 miles; Normal, IL; FT enrollment: 18,804)
  • Heartland Community College (about 28 miles; Normal, IL; FT enrollment: 3,958)
  • Richland Community College (about 29 miles; Decatur, IL; FT enrollment: 2,434)
  • Millikin University (about 34 miles; Decatur, IL; FT enrollment: 2,419)

Public high school in Farmer City:

Public elementary/middle school in Farmer City:

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Library in Farmer City:

  • FARMER CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $39,119; Location: 109 EAST GREEN STREET; 16,759 books; 287 audio materials; 464 video materials; 2 state licensed databases; 1 other licensed databases; 32 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Farmer City: Woodland Golf Course (A), Farmer City Ambulance Service (B), Farmer City Fire Department (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Farmer City include: Church of God of Farmer City (A), First Baptist Church (B), First Christian Church (C), Sacred Heart Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Farmer City Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Trenkle Slough (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Farmer City include: Farmer City Public Pool (1), Weedman Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Farmer City Visitor Center (701 East Clinton Avenue).

Hotels: Days Inn of Farmer City (975 East Clinton Avenue), Budget Motel (825 East Clinton Avenue), Farmer City-Days Inn (RR 2 Box 195).

De Witt County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

67.4%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

8.7%
Whole state:

6.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
50 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
50 people in nursing homes in 2000
3 people in religious group quarters in 2000

Banks with branches in Farmer City (2011 data):

  • Farmer City State Bank: at 333 South Main Street, branch established on 1941/11/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $71.8 mil, Deposits: $63.1 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Premier Bancorp Of Illinois, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Farmer City:

Marital status in Farmer City, IL
  • Never married: 24.5%
  • Now married: 52.1%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 6.7%
  • Divorced: 16.0%

For population 25 years and over in Farmer City:

  • High school or higher: 91.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.6%
  • Unemployed: 5.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.4
Illinois average:

12.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Farmer City
Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for Farmer City, IL (based on De Witt County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant3,99820
Mainline Protestant1,4307
Catholic1,0653
Other42
None10,064-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
This county:

2.44 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Here:

0.61 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
Here:

4.88 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 12
De Witt County:

7.32 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
De Witt County:

8.8%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.6%
Illinois:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
De Witt County:

8.7%
Illinois:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

64.2%
Illinois:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

67.6%
Illinois:

47.2%

Average BMI:
This city:

26.7
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Farmer City:

18.3%
Illinois:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

8.8%
State:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

7.4
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

34.4%
Illinois:

33.4%

General health condition:
This city:

68.9%
State:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Farmer City:

84.3%
Illinois:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Farmer City, IL Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Electric Power 7$25,418$43,5740$0
Police Protection - Officers 6$17,934$35,8681$2,755
Financial Administration 6$22,668$45,3360$0
Streets and Highways 5$9,931$23,8340$0
Water Supply 2$8,622$51,7320$0
Sewerage 1$3,850$46,2000$0
Local Libraries 1$1,550$18,6001$593
Other Government Administration 0$0 8$1,932
Totals for Government 28$89,973$38,56010$5,280

Farmer City government finances - Expenditure in 2018 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $2,262,000 ($1253.19)
    Central Staff Services: $433,000 ($239.89)
    Police Protection: $414,000 ($229.36)
    Regular Highways: $391,000 ($216.62)
    Water Utilities: $340,000 ($188.37)
    General - Other: $269,000 ($149.03)
    Sewerage: $226,000 ($125.21)
    Parks and Recreation: $78,000 ($43.21)
    Libraries: $46,000 ($25.48)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $96,000 ($53.19)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Central Staff Services: $111,000 ($61.50)
    Sewerage: $75,000 ($41.55)
    General - Other: $18,000 ($9.97)
    Water Utilities: $7,000 ($3.88)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $1,065,000 ($590.03)

Farmer City government finances - Revenue in 2018 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $254,000 ($140.72)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $421,000 ($233.24)
    Fines and Forfeits: $96,000 ($53.19)
    Interest Earnings: $17,000 ($9.42)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $2,687,000 ($1488.64)
    Water Utilities: $393,000 ($217.73)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $616,000 ($341.27)
    Highways: $52,000 ($28.81)
  • Tax - Property: $769,000 ($426.04)
    Public Utilities Sales: $20,000 ($11.08)
    Other Selective Sales: $16,000 ($8.86)
    Other License: $4,000 ($2.22)

Farmer City government finances - Debt in 2018 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,645,000 ($911.36)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,430,000 ($792.24)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,345,000 ($745.15)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,130,000 ($626.04)

Farmer City government finances - Cash and Securities in 2018 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $7,060,000 ($3911.36)
Businesses in Farmer City, IL
NameCountNameCount
Ace Hardware1MasterBrand Cabinets2
Days Inn1Quiznos1
La-Z-Boy1

Strongest AM radio stations in Farmer City:

  • WILL (580 AM; 5 kW; URBANA, IL; Owner: UNIV. OF ILLINOIS BOARD OF TRUSTEES)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WLBH (1170 AM; daytime; 5 kW; MATTOON, IL; Owner: MATTOON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Farmer City:

  • WILL-FM (90.9 FM; URBANA, IL; Owner: UNIV. OF ILLINOIS BOARD OF TRUSTEES)
  • WWHP (98.3 FM; FARMER CITY, IL; Owner: WMS1, INC.)
  • WGKC (105.9 FM; MAHOMET, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WQQB (96.1 FM; RANTOUL, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WGNN (102.5 FM; FISHER, IL; Owner: GOOD NEWS RADIO, INC)
  • WLRW (94.5 FM; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • WCZQ (105.5 FM; MONTICELLO, IL; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WRPW (92.9 FM; COLFAX, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WEFT (90.1 FM; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: WEFT/PRAIRIE AIR, INC.)
  • WBNQ (101.5 FM; BLOOMINGTON, IL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WPCD (88.7 FM; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: PARKLAND COLLEGE)
  • WBWN (104.1 FM; LE ROY, IL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WIHN (96.7 FM; NORMAL, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WHMS-FM (97.5 FM; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: D.W.S., INC.)
  • WTRX-FM (93.7 FM; PONTIAC, IL; Owner: LIVINGSTON COUNTY BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WBGL (91.7 FM; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS BIBLE INSTITUTE,INC)
  • WKIO (92.5 FM; URBANA, IL; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • WDKR (107.3 FM; MAROA, IL; Owner: WDKR, INC.)
  • WEVX (95.3 FM; RANTOUL, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WGLT (89.1 FM; NORMAL, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY)

TV broadcast stations around Farmer City:

  • WCIA (Channel 3; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF CHAMPAIGN, L.L.C.)
  • WILL-TV (Channel 12; URBANA, IL; Owner: UNIV. OF ILLINOIS BD. OF TRUSTEES)
  • W52BR (Channel 52; CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, IL; Owner: MARCIA COHEN)
  • WBUI (Channel 23; DECATUR, IL; Owner: ACME TV LICENSES OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • WAND (Channel 17; DECATUR, IL; Owner: WAND(TV) PARTNERSHIP)
  • WICD (Channel 15; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: WICD LICENSEE, LLC)
  • W07DD (Channel 7; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W34CD (Channel 34; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WYZZ-TV (Channel 43; BLOOMINGTON, IL; Owner: WYZZ LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WRSP-TV (Channel 55; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: SPRINGFIELD BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • WICS (Channel 20; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: WICS LICENSEE, LLC)
  • W58DA (Channel 58; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W51CT (Channel 51; BLOOMINGTON, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W32CM (Channel 32; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: VENTANA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WBXC-CA (Channel 46; CHAMPAIGN/URBANA, IL; Owner: THE BOX WORLDWIDE LLC)
Farmer City fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021

Farmer City fatal accident list:

Feb 18, 2021 04:31 AM, I-74, Lat: 40.254050, Lon: -88.629328, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Feb 19, 2011 10:03 PM, I-74, Lat: 40.258331, Lon: -88.635917, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 2
Sep 8, 2002 06:47 AM, Sr-54, Lat: 40.251240, Lon: -88.625040, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Nov 2, 2002 01:02 PM, I-74, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Oct 16, 1997 00:08 AM, 150, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 54Number of bridges
  • 538ft / 164mTotal length
  • 265,550Total average daily traffic
  • 84,617Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Farmer City, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 21950-1959
  • 71960-1969
  • 281970-1979
  • 61980-1989
  • 61990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 32010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Farmer City, IL

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 19. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 34 took place in 2012, and the least - 0 in 2006. The data has a decreasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Farmer City, IL When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (53.0%), and Structure Fires (27.3%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Farmer City, IL
    • 17553.0%Outside Fires
    • 9027.3%Structure Fires
    • 5215.8%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 133.9%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Farmer City, IL
Most common first names in Farmer City, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John2978.0 years
Mary2583.1 years
William2274.6 years
Robert2074.2 years
James1976.1 years
Charles1973.2 years
Dorothy1680.2 years
George1678.1 years
Carl1481.4 years
Helen1474.1 years
Most common last names in Farmer City, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Baker1578.7 years
Lamb1376.2 years
Williams1280.0 years
Smith1178.5 years
Dawson1172.7 years
Reynolds1076.8 years
Riggs976.3 years
Newberry978.2 years
Wheeler984.9 years
Warren981.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Farmer City, IL
  • 94.5%Utility gas
  • 5.5%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Farmer City, IL
  • 79.4%Utility gas
  • 20.6%Electricity


Farmer City compared to Illinois state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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Total of 2 patent applications in 2008-2024.