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Ferriday, LA

Louisiana · Concordia Parish

Ferriday is a small town in Louisiana with a population of 3,126. Residents earn $27,167 per year, which is 64% below the national average.

Data updated April 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,126 Population 1,918/sq mi density
$27,167 Median Income $14,429 per capita
$86,600 Home Value $137,467 Zillow
$786 Median Rent 47.4% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.1 / 5.0
$27,167 median income, 12.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$86,600 home value, $786/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $27,167
64% lower than US avg
Home Value $86,600
69% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.1%
43% lower than US avg
Median Rent $786
32% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 53.2%
66% higher than US avg
Unemployment 12.2%
239% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 40.9%
230% higher than US avg

How Ferriday Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,126
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density1,918/mi²
Male / Female40% / 61%
Largest GroupWhite 27%
Veterans2.9%

Economy

F
Median Income$27,167
Per Capita$14,429
Unemployment12.2%
Poverty40.9%
County GDP$715M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$86,600
Rent$786
Ownership61.2%
Zillow$137,467
Housing Units1,585
Rent Burden47.4%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property6,401/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary2,793/100K

Health

Obesity53.2%
Uninsured13.1%
Smoking26.0%
Depression26.0%
Heart Disease8.8%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
AQI42 (Good)
Rain60.1 in/yr
Sunny Days313/yr
Elevation72 ft (22 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+77.1%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score4.08

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute25 min
Broadband68.7%
Libraries4

Is Ferriday a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ferriday receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, a high uninsured rate. Ferriday has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ferriday is $27,167, 64% below the national average of $75,149. At 12.2%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 40.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ferriday is $86,600, 69% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $786 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Ferriday is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 6,401 per 100,000, 227% above the national average.

Education

19.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 77.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Ferriday enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. With 313 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Ferriday has a population of 3,126 with a density of 1,918 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles. The median age is 31.0 years, 20% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 60.5% female and 39.5% male. The city is predominantly Black (72.5%), with 27% White. English is the primary language spoken at home by 100% of residents. 2.9% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 16.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 86.9% have health insurance coverage.

Population

3,126
Total Population
1,918
People / sq mi
31.0yrs
Median Age
20% below US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 39.5%
Female 60.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Ferriday vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish 0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Ferriday vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ferriday is $27,167, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $14,429 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $884, 38% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 12.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 40.9% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 483 business establishments, including 26 restaurants. The cost of living index is 88.2, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes. 8.3% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Ferriday vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$27,167
64% below US avg
Per Capita Income$14,429
Avg Weekly Wage$884
IRS Avg AGI$50,471
Gini Index0.495 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.2%
239% above US avg
Poverty Rate40.9%
230% above US avg
Establishments (County)483
County GDP$715M

Business (County)

Restaurants26
Healthcare42
Retail70
Manufacturing8

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,563
27% below US avg
Cost of Living88.20 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.96%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.0 min
Drive Alone87.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Ferriday is $86,600, 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $137,467, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 95.5% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $786 (32% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $832 for a one-bedroom to $1,007 for a two-bedroom apartment. 61.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,585 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1969. The average annual property tax is $2,563 (lower than the $3,500 national average). 47.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing, indicating a significant affordability challenge for renters. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$86,600
69% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$137,467

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$45
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio95.5%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory4

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$786
32% below US avg
Rent Burden47.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$763
1 Bedroom$832
2 Bedrooms$1,007
3 Bedrooms$1,298
4 Bedrooms$1,508

Ownership & Property

Homeownership61.2%
Owner-Occupied61.2%
Renter-Occupied38.8%
Housing Units1,585
Median Year Built1969

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,563
27% below US avg
Effective Rate2.96%
In Ferriday, 53.2% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 22.4% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 8.8% of residents, above the national average. 53.5% have high blood pressure. 26.0% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 11.9% report binge drinking. 45.1% are physically inactive, above the national average. 26.0% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 24.2% experience frequent mental distress. 13.1% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:4,594. The dentist ratio is 1:2,013. 51.8% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 4.5 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Ferriday vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity53.2%
66% above US avg
Diabetes22.4%
Heart Disease8.8%
High Blood Pressure53.5%
Asthma12.9%
COPD11.8%
Cancer4.9%
Stroke6.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking26.0%
86% above US avg
Binge Drinking11.9%
Physical Inactivity45.1%
Depression26.0%
Mental Distress24.2%
Physical Distress19.6%
Short Sleep49.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate86.9%
Uninsured13.1%
52% above US avg
Primary Care1:4,594
Dentists1:2,013
Mental Health1:161
Checkup Rate84.0%
Dental Visits41.3%
Premature Death15,586/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment4.5/10
Exercise Access51.8%
Healthcare Facilities42
Ferriday has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 0.0 per 100,000, robbery at 116.4, rape at 58.2. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 6,401 per 100,000, 227% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 3,375, burglary at 2,793, vehicle theft at 233 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 6 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Ferriday receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Ferriday vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape58.2/100K
Robbery116.4/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property6,400.9/100K
227% above US avg
Burglary2,793.1/100K
Theft3,375.0/100K
Vehicle Theft232.8/100K
Arson29.1/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6
Traffic Accidents2
Avg Accident Severity2.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Ferriday enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.2°F
19% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density1,918/sq mi
Coordinates31.6342°N, 91.5562°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyConcordia Parish County
Nearest AirportEsler Regional (ESF)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.1"
58% above US avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.30"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.74"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score31.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability89.9 / 100
Community Resilience39.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood No Rating
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M3.0 on Aug 2, 2010.

Aug 2, 2010 16 km ESE of Clinton, Louisiana M3.0 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

18 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Francine (2024, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Francine Category 2 235 km
2021 Ida Category 4 136 km
2020 Laura Category 4 151 km
2020 Zeta Category 3 225 km
2020 Delta Category 2 213 km
2019 Barry Category 1 234 km
2017 Nate Category 1 280 km
2012 Isaac Category 1 268 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 152 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 245 km
2005 Rita Category 3 273 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 195 km
2002 Lili Category 1 195 km
1998 Georges Category 2 278 km
1992 Andrew Category 4 127 km
1985 Elena Category 3 197 km
1985 Danny Category 1 212 km
1985 Juan Category 1 228 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

533 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 136 fatalities, 1,579 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 21, 1971 EF5 83 km 47
Dec 5, 1953 EF5 99 km 38
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 89 km 10
Mar 29, 1976 EF4 87 km 0
Jan 23, 1969 EF4 48 km 32
Dec 28, 2024 EF3 72 km 0
Nov 29, 2022 EF3 61 km 0
Dec 16, 2019 EF3 80 km 0
Sep 24, 2005 EF3 10 km 0
Nov 23, 2004 EF3 71 km 1
Nov 23, 2004 EF3 35 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 38 km 0
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 21 km 0
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 24 km 0
Dec 21, 1990 EF3 19 km 0
Nov 19, 1983 EF3 97 km 0
May 20, 1983 EF3 87 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 73 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 75 km 1
May 18, 1983 EF3 54 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,768 ac, 2013).

Year Name Acres Distance
2013 UNNAMED 4,768 68 km
2022 HOMOCHITTO BB51 4,411 60 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,022 70 km
2010 HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 18 3,826 71 km
2010 HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 25 3,676 60 km
2024 RX CAT C-40-41-42 3,635 93 km
2019 C-110/111 3,516 99 km
2021 HOMOCHITTO - BB 7 3,028 74 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 100 PBURN 2,890 80 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,860 90 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,802 74 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,677 88 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,666 49 km
2022 WINN 110/111 2,642 99 km
2022 C-32/33/34 2,580 84 km
2020 UNNAMED 2,539 94 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,523 93 km
2024 RX CAT C-8-9 2,513 89 km
2024 RX C-52 53 54 2,489 84 km
2022 HOMOCHITTO BB24 2,458 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 6.1 in Coldest
February 51°F (11°C) 5.0 in
March 59°F (15°C) 6.3 in Wettest
April 66°F (19°C) 5.5 in
May 74°F (23°C) 5.5 in
June 80°F (26°C) 4.5 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.1 in
August 82°F (28°C) 3.7 in Warmest, Driest
September 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
October 67°F (19°C) 4.1 in
November 57°F (14°C) 5.4 in
December 50°F (10°C) 6.3 in

Ferriday has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 60.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and August the driest (3.7").

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Ferriday is located in Concordia Parish County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K-20K, adjacent, a smaller urban community. 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 43% below the national average of 33.7%. 77.1% have completed high school. 4.5% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 4.1 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 64.1% of the vote, a 29.4-point margin. 68.7% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). There are 4 public libraries serving the community. 42 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 87.8% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 64.1%
D 34.8%

Winner: Republican by 29.4 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6
Traffic Accidents2
Avg Accident Severity2.0 / 4.0
C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.1%
43% below US avg
High School+77.1%
Graduate Degree+4.5%
School Test Score4.08
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K-20K, adjacent
Population Density1,918/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi
CountyConcordia Parish County

Services

Broadband Access68.7%
Avg Download Speed46.3 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed3.0 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities42
Restaurants26
Retail Stores70

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.0 min
Drive Alone87.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.3%
Average costs for common services in Ferriday. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $221 ($132-$353)
Specialist Visit $309 ($176-$485)
Urgent Care Visit $176 ($88-$309)
Emergency Room Visit $1,940 ($706-$4,410)
Dental Cleaning $115 ($66-$176)
Dental Filling $221 ($132-$353)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $40 ($22-$66)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $66 ($44-$106)
Brake Pad Replacement $265 ($132-$441)
Tire Rotation $35 ($18-$66)
New Tires (Set of 4) $529 ($353-$882)
Battery Replacement $176 ($88-$309)
View all 18 services

Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $88 ($53-$132)
Electrician (Per Hour) $79 ($44-$123)
HVAC Repair $353 ($132-$706)
HVAC System Install $6,174 ($3,528-$10,584)
Roof Repair $882 ($353-$1,764)
Roof Replacement $7,938 ($4,851-$13,230)
View all 25 services

Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,323 ($441-$3,087)
Divorce (Contested) $13,230 ($4,410-$26,460)
DUI Defense $4,410 ($1,764-$8,820)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,323 ($706-$2,646)
Will Preparation $441 ($176-$882)
Trust Preparation $2,205 ($882-$4,410)
View all 12 services

Personal Care

Men's Haircut $22 ($13-$40)
Women's Haircut $49 ($26-$88)
Hair Coloring (Full) $132 ($66-$221)
Manicure $22 ($13-$40)
Pedicure $35 ($22-$57)
Massage (1 Hour) $71 ($44-$115)
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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $3.62 ($2.65-$4.85)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.09 ($2.21-$4.41)
Loaf of Bread $3.35 ($2.21-$4.85)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $3.97 ($2.65-$5.73)
Ground Beef (per lb) $4.85 ($3.53-$6.62)
Rice (per lb) $0.88 ($0.53-$1.59)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $123 ($71-$221)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $62 ($26-$132)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $62 ($35-$106)
Internet (Monthly) $62 ($35-$88)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $57 ($26-$88)
Cable TV (Monthly) $75 ($44-$132)
View all 8 services

Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $176 ($66-$441)
Car Insurance (Annual) $1,764 ($1,058-$3,087)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $62 ($26-$115)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $13 ($7.06-$22)
Car Registration (Annual) $88 ($26-$221)
Driver's License Renewal $26 ($13-$66)
View all 8 services

Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,058 ($529-$2,205)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $882 ($441-$1,764)
After-School Care (Monthly) $353 ($176-$617)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $44 ($22-$88)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $882 ($353-$2,205)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $11,025 ($4,410-$26,460)
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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $53 ($26-$88)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $88 ($44-$176)
Dog Grooming $53 ($26-$88)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $35 ($18-$66)
Dog Spay/Neuter $265 ($132-$441)
Cat Spay/Neuter $176 ($88-$353)
View all 9 services

Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$577
Toddler$570
Preschool$574
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$457
Toddler$457
Preschool$462
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Concordia Parish

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Retail Trade 804 86 $32,932 1.53
Accommodation & Food Services 346 38 $17,764 0.72
Manufacturing 259 11 $81,431 0.60
Wholesale Trade 244 22 $70,481 1.18
Administrative & Waste Services 224 18 $47,365 0.72
Construction 163 22 $50,538 0.59
Mining & Oil/Gas 120 16 $60,069 6.02
Finance & Insurance 119 30 $54,892 0.56
Real Estate 100 12 $117,218 1.22
Agriculture & Forestry 74 21 $55,880 1.74
Arts & Entertainment 20 4 $39,803 0.23

Hospitals in Ferriday

Hospital Type CMS Rating Emergency Phone
FREEDOM BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL OF FERRIDAY Psychiatric - Yes (318) 740-2400
RIVERLAND MEDICAL CENTER Critical Access Hospitals - Yes (318) 757-6551

Schools in Ferriday

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Delta Charter School MST (Charter) Other 498 31 16.1:1
Ferriday Lower Elementary School Elementary 315 23 13.7:1
Ferriday High School High 314 32 9.8:1
Ferriday Upper Elementary School Elementary 253 23 11.0:1
Ferriday Junior High School Middle 230 22 10.5:1
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Radio Stations near Ferriday

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Amor 91.9 FM amor, cristiana MP3 128 kbps

National Parks Near Ferriday

8 national parks and monuments found near Ferriday.

ParkTypeFee
Caney Creek Lake State Park State Park Free
Chicot State Park District II State Park Free
Hwy 165 Roadside Park State Park Free
Lake Bruin State Park State Park Free
Natchez National Historical Park National Historical Park Free
Natchez State Park State Park Free
Vardie Parsons Park State Park Free
Vicksburg National Military Park National Military Park $20

Museums in Ferriday

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
PRESERVATION SOCIETY OF ELLICOTT HILLHISTORIC PRESERVATION$116,728
PILGRIMAGE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION410 NORTH COMMERCE STREET6014454420$14,058
DELTA MUSIC MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM3187579999
NATCHEZ HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
NATCHEZ MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTUREGENERAL MUSEUM6014450728
NATCHEZ NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARKHISTORIC PRESERVATION6014427047

Libraries in Ferriday

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
JUDGE ARMSTRONG LIBRARY220 SOUTH COMMERCE STREET0.058,260
CONCORDIA PARISH1609 THIRD STREET0.057,834

Gas Stations in Ferriday

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Breweries in Ferriday

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Natchez Brewing CompanyBreweries, Food & Drink413 Franklin St18287135311
Old South WineryWineries & Vineyards, Breweries, Food & Drink65 Concord Ave6014459924

Nursing Homes in Ferriday

2 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility Ownership Beds Residents Overall Health Staffing Quality Phone
HERITAGE MANOR HEALTH & REHAB
110 SERIO BLVD
For profit - Corporation 120 62 2/5 - 3/5 3/5 3187578671
CAMELOT LEISURE LIVING
6818 HIGHWAY 84 WEST
For profit - Corporation 91 64 1/5 - 1/5 3/5 3187577557

Pharmacies in Ferriday

4 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy Address Phone
CONCORDIA DRUG, INC 114 LOUISIANA AVE 318-757-3811
FRED'S - 1935 2094 EE WALLACE BOULEVARD NORTH 318-757-8172
VAUGHANS CITY DRUG 109 NORTH EE WALLACE BOULEVARD 318-757-4811
WATERPROOF DRUGS INC 114 SERIO BLVD 318-757-4114

Cell Towers in Ferriday

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
3770-A Highway 129GTOWER101
Hwy 913 Across Rd. Pine Cemetery (111189)GTOWER101
368 Myrtle Grove Lane (111288)GTOWER89
Apr. 230' w of the int of USHwy 61 N w/Covington Rd., App 130' n of US Hwy 61 NTOWER78
Apr. 230' w of the int of USHwy 61 N w/Covington Rd., App 130' n of US Hwy 61 NTOWER78
610-A Nichols DriveMTOWER61
239 JOHN R. JUNKIN DRIVETOWER56
239 JOHN R. JUNKIN DRIVETOWER56

Fire Stations in Ferriday

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Ferriday Fire Department112 Tennesee AVEMostly volunteer318-757-3611

Bridges in Ferriday

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
CulvertConcrete1932256,163P
SlabConcrete19771806,163G
SlabConcrete19962002,031G
SlabConcrete2010140125G
SlabConcrete1975133110P
SlabConcrete19857674F

Correctional Facilities in Ferriday

NameAddressTypePopulationCapacityStatus
RIVER CORRECTIONAL CENTER26362 HWY 15COUNTY525602OPEN
CONCORDIA PARISH CORRECTIONAL FACILITY26356 STATE HWY 15COUNTY245510OPEN

Airports Near Ferriday

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional AirportESFMedium Airport
Alcorn State University Airport-Small Airport
Angola Airstrip-Small Airport
Bailey Air Airport-Small Airport
Berryhill Farms Airport-Small Airport
Big Creek Flying Service Airport-Small Airport
Bordelon Custom Spraying Airport-Small Airport
Bordelonville Airport-Small Airport
Bunkie Flying Service Airport-Small Airport
Bunkie Municipal Airport-Small Airport
By-Macon Aero Services Airport-Small Airport
Caldwell Parish Airport-Small Airport
Cape Airport-Small Airport
Circle G Airport-Small Airport
Cloverleaf Airport-Small Airport
Coles Island Airport-Small Airport
Concordia Parish Airport-Small Airport
Crosby Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Dale Landing Strip-Small Airport
Delta Dusters Airport-Small Airport
Detel Airport-Small Airport
Diamond Point Landing Strip-Small Airport
Don's Flying Service Airport-Small Airport
Dufour Airport-Small Airport
F L Braughton Airport-Small Airport
Ferriday Airport-Small Airport
Fletcher Airport-Small Airport
Fred Netterville Lumber Company / Wilkinson Community Airport-Small Airport
Goldmine Plantation Airport-Small Airport
Greg's Flying Service Airport-Small Airport
Hannah Plantation Airport-Small Airport
High Hopes Airport-Small Airport
Holcomb's Flying Service Airport-Small Airport
Hutto's Flying Services Airport-Small Airport
Innis Airport-Small Airport
Jena Airport-Small Airport
John Thomas Lake Landing Strip-Small Airport
Jonesville Airport-Small Airport
Jonesville Lock Airport-Small Airport
K C Ranch Airport-Small Airport
Kent's Flying Service Airport-Small Airport
Kings Point Airport-Small Airport
Louisiana Delta Plantation Airport-Small Airport
Louisiana Delta South End Landing Strip-Small Airport
M&J Flying Services Airport-Small Airport
Marksville Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Max Airport-Small Airport
Mc Gehee Air Park-Small Airport
McCutcheon Field-Small Airport
Montrose Air Services Airport-Small Airport

Grocery Stores in Ferriday

10 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
84 One Stop LlcConvenience Store8675 Highway 84
Ada MarketConvenience Store2215 Highway 568
Adam GroceryConvenience Store321 EE Wallace Blvd S
Adams Grocery 2Convenience Store801 Louisiana Ave
Circle K Store 7764Convenience Store600 NE Wallace Blvd
Cypress Grove ProduceSpecialty Store2992 Dunbarton Rd
DOLLAR GENERAL 0621Other2216 EE Wallace Blvd N
Dollar General 22070Other606 Louisiana Ave
Family Dollar 664Other504 EE Wallace Blvd N
FERRIDAY MARKETSuper Store2214 EE Wallace Blvd N

Post Offices in Ferriday

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ferriday Post Office
Ferriday Post Office999 1st Street
Frogmore Post Office

Treatment Centers in Ferriday

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
People United of LouisianaBoth318-437-7157
Region XV Southwest MS Mental Health - Complex/Adams County MH CenterBoth601-446-6634

DOL Wage Violations in Ferriday

6 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $53,555 in back wages owed to 64 employees.

6
Violations
$53,555
Back Wages Owed
64
Employees Owed
Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.
Employer Severity Parent Company ZIP Industry Cases Back Wages Per Employee Employees
Delta Fuel - - 71334 - 1 $24,553 $1,535 16
Town of Ferriday - - 71334 - 1 $16,097 $847 19
U-Save #2 - - 71334 - 1 $9,393 $470 20
EA Davis Learning Center - - 71334 - 1 $2,868 $717 4
Kid's Station Day Care - - 71334 - 1 $559 $186 3
Kinsey Electrical Services - - 71334 - 1 $85 $43 2

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ferriday

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
CROSSBRIDGE CHURCH6716 HIGHWAY 84
DELIVERANCE TEMPLE OF JESUS CHRIST27455 HIGHWAY 15
DESIRES OF ALL NATIONS INC122 DOTY RD
DOTY ROAD CHURCH OF GODPO BOX 1854
ETERNAL HOPE EVANGELISTIC PENTECOSTAL CHURCH513 ALABAMA AVE
EVANGEL TEMPLE ASSEMBLY OF GODPO BOX 657
HARVEST BAPTIST CHURCHPO BOX 497
HIS WORD IS DELIVERANCE MINISTRY INC204 MICKEY GILLEY AVE
VISION MINISTRIES INC204 MICKEY GILLEY AVE

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Historic Markers
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ferriday

What is the population of Ferriday?

Ferriday has a population of 3,126 residents and is located in Louisiana. The population density is 1,918 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 31.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 60.5% female and 39.5% male.

Is Ferriday expensive to live in?

Ferriday is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 88.2 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $27,167, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $86,600 (69% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $786 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Ferriday safe?

Ferriday is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 6,401 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Ferriday receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Ferriday?

Ferriday enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 313 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 60.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 42.

How is the job market in Ferriday?

The job market in Ferriday faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $884. There are 483 business establishments in the area, including 26 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 8.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Ferriday?

The median home value in Ferriday is $86,600. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $137,467. For renters, the median monthly rent is $786. Fair market rent is $832 for a 1-bedroom and $1,007 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 61.2%. The average annual property tax is $2,563.

How are the schools in Ferriday?

Schools in Ferriday have an average test score of 4.1 out of 10, below typical national benchmarks. Families may want to research individual school ratings. 19.1% of adults in Ferriday hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 77.1% have completed high school. 4.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Ferriday?

The obesity rate in Ferriday is 53.2% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 26.0% of adults are smokers. 45.1% are physically inactive. 26.0% of residents report depression. 13.1% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 51.8% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:4,594.

What is transportation like in Ferriday?

The average commute in Ferriday is 25 minutes. 87.8% of workers drive alone to work, and 8.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Ferriday?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Ferriday is 27% White, 72.5% Black or African American. 100% of residents speak only English at home. 2.9% of the population are military veterans. 16.5% of residents have a disability. 86.9% have health insurance coverage.

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