At a Glance
Median Income
$33,981
$22,311 per capita
Home Value
$115,000
Zillow: $150,523
Median Rent
$678/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,058/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%
71.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
24.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
299 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ferguson a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 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 $33,981 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,311. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,166 business establishments, including 106 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ferguson is $115,000 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $150,523. Median rent is $678/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Ferguson reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,058/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
10.0% of adults in Ferguson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
71.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ferguson has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population806
Median Age48.1 yrs
Density411/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
C
Median Income$33,981
Per Capita$22,311
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty24.7%
County GDP$3,033M
Avg Weekly Wage$924
Housing
A+
Home Value$115,000
Rent$678
Ownership68.1%
Zillow$150,523
Housing Units385
Rent Burden27.5%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,058/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary212/100K
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death12,731/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain53.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation897 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+71.3%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute15 min
Broadband74.1%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Ferguson was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Lake Cumberland Regional (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.501 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 106 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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