Fernwood, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Pike County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
19 Population 10/sq mi density
66°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Fernwood, MS

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
42.1%
25% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
22.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

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)

Bachelor's
125%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fernwood a Good Place to Live?

A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

42.1% of adults in Fernwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fernwood has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population19
Density10/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty
County GDP$1,554M
Avg Weekly Wage$814

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$103,285
Housing Units155
Rent Burden29.9%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes14.7%
Smoking22.9%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death15,463/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain60.6 in/yr
Elevation411 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+42.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+40.0%
School Score4.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed152 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Fernwood was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (69 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.544 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 152 Mbps.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.