The town is spread about Lake D'Arbonne, a popular fishing and boating waterway.

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.

[4] On December 13, 2022, the northern part of the town was struck by an EF3 tornado that damaged or destroyed structures and injured 14 people.

[5] As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,366 people, 954 households, and 552 families residing in the town.

The Union Parish School District covers education in the Farmerville area.