What are the schools like in Farina, IL?

Farina is served primarily by South Central CUD 401. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.6:1.

What is the median household income in Farina?

The median household income in Farina, IL is $39,938 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 11.0%.

What is the weather like in Farina, IL?

Farina has an average high temperature of 37.0°F in January and 86.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 14.7 inches.

Farina, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Farina, IL affordable or expensive?

Farina's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Farina is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $80,400 and the median rent is $713 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Farina, IL?

Farina has a violent crime rate of 28.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 501.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Farina, IL a Good Place to Live?

Farina is a small town of 687 in Illinois, with a median household income of $39,938 and a 11.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Farina stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Farina is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Farina city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 89.4

Farina's overall cost of living index is 89.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Farina costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Farina, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$80,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$713	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$39,938	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Farina's violent crime rate is 28.1 per 100,000 residents — 93% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

28.1 /100k

Property Crime

501.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Farina is served primarily by South Central CUD 401. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Farina, IL	National Avg
School District	South Central CUD 401	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	10.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	73.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Farina sees average highs of 37.0°F in January and 86.7°F in July, with 44.6 inches of annual precipitation and 14.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Farina, IL
Average High — January	37.0°F
Average High — July	86.7°F
Annual Precipitation	44.6"
Annual Snowfall	14.7"

Demographics

Metric	Farina, IL	National Avg
Population	687	—
Median Age	39.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	11.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.1%	22.2%
65 and over	25.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

St. Peter, IL 5 mi La Clede, IL 5 mi Kinmundy, IL 6 mi Iola, IL 8 mi Edgewood, IL 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Farina

Farina, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62838

Farina vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Farina, IL affordable or expensive?

Farina's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Farina roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $80,400 and median rent is $713/month.

What is the crime rate in Farina, IL?

Farina's violent crime rate is 28.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 501.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Farina?

Public schools in Farina are operated by South Central CUD 401. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.6:1. 10.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Farina, IL a good place to live?

Farina, IL has a population of 687, a median household income of $39,938, and an unemployment rate of 11.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Farina?

Farina averages 37.0°F in January and 86.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.6 inches with about 14.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Farina?

Farina, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62838.

What is the population of Farina?

The population of Farina, Illinois is 687 with a median age of 39.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Farina?

Key numbers for living in Farina: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $80,400, median household income $39,938, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Farina side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.