Farmington, MO business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Farmington, MO micropolitan area.
- Population
- 67,5032024 est.
- Establishments
- 1,438CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 2
About the Farmington, MO micropolitan area
The Farmington, MO micropolitan area covers 1 county in Missouri and had 67,503 residents in July 2024, up 0.9% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 503rd of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 537th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| St. Francois County, MO | 67,503 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Farmington, MO's business base
County Business Patterns counted 1,438 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 17,990 people in mid-March with $714.5 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 12.5 employees per establishment. 52.7% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are health care and social assistance (256), retail trade (225), and other services (except public administration) (160).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 256 | 5,013 | $227,559,000 |
| Retail Trade (44) | 225 | 3,543 | $109,953,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 160 | 821 | $22,164,000 |
| Construction (23) | 145 | 1,155 | $74,121,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 136 | 2,404 | $43,489,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 102 | 911 | $45,304,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 77 | 348 | $13,822,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 63 | 481 | $22,382,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 60 | 244 | $9,077,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 58 | 586 | $22,338,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 48 | 1,329 | $64,250,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 39 | 524 | $25,112,000 |
| Information (51) | 28 | 250 | $9,910,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 10 | 49 | $638,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 8 | 81 | $1,636,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 6 | 100 | $6,582,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 5 | 20 (high noise) | $377,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 4 | 64 (high noise) | $8,234,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 4 | 65 | $7,462,000 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023, two-digit NAICS sectors. Manufacturing, retail and transportation span several two-digit codes; CBP reports them under 31, 44 and 48.
Business density and team size in Farmington, MO
Farmington, MO has 21.3 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 13.3% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 12.5 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $39,714 (41.9% below the U.S. $68,342). 52.7% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 3.9% have 50 or more. Averages are pulled up by large employers; the size table is the better guide to what a typical business here looks like.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 755 | 52.7% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 256 | 17.9% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 232 | 16.2% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 134 | 9.4% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 56 | 3.9% | 5.4% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Small-business industries in Farmington, MO
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 74 have a published Census count in Farmington, MO. The largest are limited-service restaurants (53), full-service restaurants (43), and physician practices (39). Relative to population, agencies providing services for the elderly and persons with disabilities are the most over-represented: 48.9 per 100,000 residents against 11.8 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-service restaurants | 53 | 1,069 | 20.2 |
| Full-service restaurants | 43 | 929 | 21.6 |
| Physician practices | 39 | 401 | 10.3 |
| Agencies providing services for the elderly and persons with disabilities | 33 | 379 | 11.5 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 32 | 120 | 3.8 |
| Child day care services | 28 | 230 | 8.2 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 27 | 400 | 14.8 |
| Home health care agencies | 25 | 235 | 9.4 |
| Law offices | 21 | 76 | 3.6 |
| Landscaping services | 18 | 43 | 2.4 |
| Residential remodelers | 16 | 40 | 2.5 |
| General automotive repair shops | 16 | 66 | 4.1 |
| General freight trucking companies (local) | 16 | 77 | 4.8 |
| Dental offices | 15 | 150 | 10.0 |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 14 | — | — |
| Offices of certified public accountants | 13 | 74 | 5.7 |
| Electrical contractors | 12 | 58 | 4.8 |
| All other specialty trade contractors | 12 | 43 | 3.6 |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 12 | — | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 11 | 260 | 23.6 |
| Site preparation contractors | 11 | — | — |
| Hotels and motels | 11 | 97 | 8.8 |
| Physical, occupational and speech therapy clinics | 10 | 67 | 6.7 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 10 | — | — |
| Chiropractic offices | 9 | 24 | 2.7 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Phone numbers in the Farmington, MO area
The area's named cities and towns have 26 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 2 area codes; 573 has the most (92%). A local number in the code your customers know is the simplest signal that you are nearby; Callata's plan includes up to 3.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 4 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington, MO | 19,165 | 235, 573 | 18 |
| Bonne Terre, MO | 6,487 | 573 | 4 |
| Bismarck, MO | 1,222 | 573 | 2 |
| Leadwood, MO | 1,155 | 573 | 2 |
Phone costs for a typical Farmington, MO business
Per-seat phone plans multiply by headcount. For the rounded average establishment size in Farmington, MO, 13 users on RingCentral RingEX Core come to $390.00 a month and on Ooma Office Pro $324.35, at month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026. On Callata the same 13 people cost $259.00 a month, less than either per-seat plan.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $259.00 | $3,108.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $247.00 | $2,964.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $299.00 | $3,588.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $324.35 | $3,892.20 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $351.00 | $4,212.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $390.00 | $4,680.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Callata in Farmington, MO
For $99 a month, Callata puts a team of up to 5 on one plan ($20 for each person after that): up to 3 local numbers, unlimited inbound calls, a pooled allowance of 1,500 outbound US and Canada minutes per user, browser and cell calling, voicemail transcription with urgency triage, recorded calls with AI summaries and business-hours routing, with E911 on every number.
If you already have a number in Farmington, MO, porting it to Callata is free. Texting from a local number requires a one-time carrier registration (10DLC, $49), and the numbers available in any area code depend on carrier inventory when you choose them.
Optional AI agents (receptionist, sales, support or scheduler) can answer calls after hours or when nobody picks up, take messages, text, email and transfer to your team. They are billed from prepaid AI minutes at $0.25 per minute, identify themselves as AI, and may only place outbound calls to people who consented, between 8am and 9pm.
Frequently asked questions
What area codes serve Farmington, MO?
573 and 235, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Farmington, MO area?
1,438 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Farmington, MO?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 13-person team that is $259.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $324.35 a month (checked September 28, 2026).