At a Glance
Median Income
$74,943
$37,092 per capita
Home Value
$172,700
Zillow: $273,083
Median Rent
$861/mo
22.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
234/100K
943/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.9%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.2%
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
293 sunny days/yr
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)
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 $74,943 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,092. The unemployment rate stands at 0.2% (94% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,392 business establishments, including 115 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ferdinand is $172,700 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $273,083. Median rent is $861/month, with 22.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Ferdinand reports 234 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 943/100K.
Education
30.9% of adults in Ferdinand hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% below the national average).
91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ferdinand has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population2,346
Median Age48.7 yrs
Density1,020/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$74,943
Per Capita$37,092
Unemployment0.2%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$3,820M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
A+
Home Value$172,700
Rent$861
Ownership77.8%
Zillow$273,083
Housing Units1,049
Rent Burden22.4%
Crime
F
Violent234/100K
Property943/100K
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,416/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain49.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation532 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.9%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute20 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Ferdinand was founded in 1840.
The median home in Ferdinand was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Owensboro/Daviess County Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 115 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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