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Ferriday, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Concordia Parish County
Ferriday, LA
At a Glance
How Ferriday Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ferriday's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Ferriday a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Ferriday residents earn a median household income of $27,167 , which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $14,429. The unemployment rate stands at 12.2% (239% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 40.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 483 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ferriday is $86,600 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $137,467. Median rent is $786/month, with 47.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Ferriday reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,401/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.1% of adults in Ferriday hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 77.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ferriday has 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. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.