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Ferguson, IA

Iowa

Ferguson is a small town in Iowa with a population of 97. Residents earn $51,250 per year, which is 32% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
97 Population 373/sq mi density
$51,250 Median Income $25,297 per capita
$75,700 Home Value
$590 Median Rent 22.1% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,700 home value, $590/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $51,250
32% lower than US avg
Home Value $75,700
73% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.8%
68% lower than US avg
Median Rent $590
49% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 41.9%
31% higher than US avg
Unemployment 8.3%
131% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.4%
0% lower than US avg

How Ferguson Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population97
Median Age53.6 yrs
Density373/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans79.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$25,297
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty12.4%
County GDP$1,654M
Commute36 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$75,700
Rent$590
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units65
Rent Burden22.1%

Health

Obesity41.9%
Uninsured6.5%
Smoking13.9%
Depression21.0%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain38.2 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation915 ft (279 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.8%
High School+81.1%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute36 min
Broadband50.0%
Libraries3

Is Ferguson a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ferguson receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, long commute times. Ferguson offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ferguson is $51,250, 32% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.3%, unemployment is notably high. 12.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ferguson is $75,700, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $590 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Ferguson experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches, including 31.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Ferguson has a population of 97 with a density of 373 people per square mile. The median age is 53.6 years, 38% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.8%).

Population

97
Total Population
373
People / sq mi
53.6yrs
Median Age
38% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.4%
Female 52.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Ferguson vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Ferguson vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ferguson is $51,250, which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.

Income: Ferguson vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$51,250
32% below US avg
Per Capita Income$25,297
Avg Weekly Wage$1,108
IRS Avg AGI$77,315

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.3%
131% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.4%
0% below US avg
Establishments (County)699
County GDP$1,654M

Business (County)

Restaurants47
Healthcare62
Retail80
Manufacturing30

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,683
34% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate6.19%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.7 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Ferguson is $75,700, 73% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $590 (49% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$75,700
73% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$590
49% below US avg
Rent Burden22.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.0%
Housing Units65
Median Year Built1942

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,683
34% above US avg
Effective Rate6.19%
In Ferguson, 41.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.5% of residents lack health insurance. 13.9% are current smokers. 21.0% report depression. 21.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Ferguson vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.9%
31% above US avg
Diabetes8.7%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure28.6%
Asthma9.6%
COPD5.2%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking13.9%
1% below US avg
Binge Drinking24.5%
Physical Inactivity21.3%
Depression21.0%
Mental Distress16.4%
Physical Distress11.2%
Short Sleep32.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.2%
Uninsured6.5%
24% below US avg
Checkup Rate76.8%
Dental Visits70.5%
Premature Death6,568/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access70.8%
Healthcare Facilities62
Ferguson has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.2 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average47.5°F
12% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.2 inches
0% below US avg
Snowfall31.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation915 ft (279 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density373/sq mi
Coordinates41.9386°N, 92.8629°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19157
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 10.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 17-point margin. 50.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 57.8%
D 40.8%

Winner: Republican by 17 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.8%
68% below US avg
High School+81.1%
Graduate Degree+2.2%
School Test Score5.73
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density373/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access50.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities62
Restaurants47
Retail Stores80

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.7 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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