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A town of 942.

Population
942
−0.5% since 2010
Median home value
$385K
Census ACS
Household income
$95K
median
Median age
41.5
years
Jobs based here
99
A commuter town
Small town

942 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

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Work & commute

Most working residents commute out of Farming

Most working residents leave Farming for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are St. Cloud (19%), Albany (11%) and Cold Spring (7%). Half commute less than 15 miles.

0%work in town

Where working residents work

In Farming0%
St. Cloud19%
Albany11%
Cold Spring7%
Wakefield5%
15 mi
median commute distance
99
jobs based in Farming
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate

Snowy winters, pleasant summers

Farming has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 3°, and about 57 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

57″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter6–24°
Spring33–53°
Summer58–79°
Fall36–55°
Oct 7
typical first frost
May 3
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health

How healthy Farming is

Farming tracks Minnesota closely on all 32 CDC measures.

32 measures vs. Minnesota
0 better32 too close to call0 worse
Centracare - Paynesville Hospital
13.8 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards

Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 59% of U.S. communities.

59risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
59Moderate riskLowerHigher
Inland floodingTornadoesHail
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Outdoors

1.6% of Farming is conserved land

1.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.

1.6%conserved
1.6%
conserved · 398 of 24,749 acres
1.1 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
Biggest places to walkTrailsAcres
1. Legacy Marsh Wildlife Management Area—45
2. Daniel Shay Wildlife Management Area—1
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
A commuter town

100% of working residents leave Farming for work

Where Farming’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.

19% → St. Cloud St. Cloud 19% 11% → Albany Albany 11% 7% → Cold Spring Cold Spring 7% 5% → Wakefield Wakefield 5% 4% → Richmond Richmond 4% 4% → Avon Avon 4% Farming · 0% stay
99jobs based in Farming
0%of working residents work in town
15 mimedian commute distance

Census LEHD 2023

About Farming

Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States

Farming is an unincorporated community in Farming Township, Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The community is located near the junction of Stearns County Roads 23, 41, and 42. Nearby places include Albany, Richmond, and St. Martin.

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Elevation
1,184 ft

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