At a Glance
Violent Crime
361/100K
6,700/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.1%
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
43.8%
22.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
313 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+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Fernwood reports 361 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 5% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,700/100K.
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. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population19
Density10/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans19.0%
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%
Crime
F
Violent361/100K
Property6,700/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes14.7%
Smoking22.9%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death15,463/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain60.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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%
Broadband19.0%
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.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 152 Mbps.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
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