At a Glance
Violent Crime
388/100K
1,122/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
55.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
19.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
249 sunny days/yr
How Fernwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fernwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fernwood a Good Place to Live?
C
2.1 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Fernwood reports 388 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 2% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,122/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Fernwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
55.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fernwood has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Data Overview
People
Population130
Density101/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$558M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,080
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$469,651
Housing Units69
Rent Burden28.1%
Crime
F
Violent388/100K
Property1,122/100K
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death11,075/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days249/yr
Rain31.1 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation2,764 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+55.4%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Broadband72.0%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Pullman/Moscow Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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