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Ferguson, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Poweshiek County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
97 Population 373/sq mi density
$51,250 Median Income $25,297 per capita
$75,700 Home Value $253,919 Zillow
$590 Median Rent 22.1% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
552 Violent Crime/100K 2,880 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,700 home value, $590/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
552 violent crimes/100K (45% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Ferguson, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,250
32% below
$25,297 per capita
Home Value
$75,700
73% below
Zillow: $253,919
Median Rent
$590/mo
49% below
22.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
552/100K
45% above
2,880/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.8%
68% below
81.1% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
131% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
31% above
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Ferguson Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
27%
Rent
51%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
231%
Crime
145%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ferguson a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ferguson residents earn a median household income of $51,250 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,297. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 699 business establishments, including 47 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ferguson is $75,700 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $253,919. Median rent is $590/month, with 22.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1942.

Safety & Crime

Ferguson reports 552 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 45% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,880/100K.

Education

10.8% of adults in Ferguson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 81.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ferguson has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population97
Median Age53.6 yrs
Density373/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans79.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$25,297
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,654M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,108

Housing

A+
Home Value$75,700
Rent$590
Ownership80.0%
Zillow$253,919
Housing Units65
Rent Burden22.1%

Crime

F
Violent552/100K
Property2,880/100K

Health

Obesity41.9%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,568/100K

Climate

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

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.8%
High School+81.1%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute36 min
Broadband50.0%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Ferguson was built in 1942.
The nearest airport is Waterloo Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.