Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Mar. 07, 2016
Jun. 30, 2015
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]      
Entity Registrant Name FARMERS NATIONAL BANC CORP /OH/    
Entity Central Index Key 0000709337    
Document Type 10-K    
Trading Symbol FMNB    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2015    
Amendment Flag false    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2015    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer    
Entity Public Float     $ 211.8
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   26,935,484