Ferdinand, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Lewis County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
182 Population 1,011/sq mi density
$61,250 Median Income $28,359 per capita
$215,400 Home Value $330,332 Zillow
$613 Median Rent 18.5% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$61,250 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$215,400 home value, $613/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Ferdinand, ID

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,250
18% below
$28,359 per capita
Home Value
$215,400
24% below
Zillow: $330,332
Median Rent
$613/mo
47% below
18.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
67% below
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
4% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Ferdinand Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Ferdinand's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
82%
Home Value
76%
Rent
53%
Poverty
70%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
78%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ferdinand a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ferdinand residents earn a median household income of $61,250 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,359. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 234 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ferdinand is $215,400 , 24% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $330,332. Median rent is $613/month, with 18.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.

Education

11.2% of adults in Ferdinand hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ferdinand has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population182
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density1,011/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$61,250
Per Capita$28,359
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$223M
Avg Weekly Wage$837

Housing

A+
Home Value$215,400
Rent$613
Ownership76.2%
Zillow$330,332
Housing Units78
Rent Burden18.5%

Health

Obesity33.4%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death13,688/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain22.6 in/yr
Elevation3,728 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute19 min
Broadband79.4%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Ferdinand was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Pullman/Moscow Regional (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.