Indiana
Ferdinand is a small town in Indiana with a population of 2,346. Residents earn $74,943 per year, which is 0% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ferdinand receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Ferdinand stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Ferdinand is $74,943, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.2%. Only 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Ferdinand is $172,700, 39% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $861 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
30.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Ferdinand enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches, including 8.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 96.7% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.3% |
| 75% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $74,943 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,092 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,033 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $78,733 |
| Unemployment | 0.2% |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.0% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,392 |
| County GDP | $3,820M |
| Restaurants | 115 |
| Healthcare | 136 |
| Retail | 217 |
| Manufacturing | 95 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,700 |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.72% |
| Commute Time | 19.8 min |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |
| Census Median | $172,700 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $273,083 |
| Census Median Rent | $861 |
| 26% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,700 |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.72% |
| Obesity | 37.9% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.6% |
| Depression | 25.4% |
| Mental Distress | 17.8% |
| Physical Distress | 12.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.8% |
| Premature Death | 6,416/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 75.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 136 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 57.0°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.6 inches |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 8.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 532 ft (162 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,020/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2280°N, 86.8625°W |
| County FIPS | 18037 |
Winner: Republican by 42.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 30.9% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 1,020/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 136 |
| Restaurants | 115 |
| Retail Stores | 217 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 19.8 min |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |