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Ferris, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Hancock County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
135 Population 69/sq mi density
$51,250 Median Income $21,853 per capita
$80,800 Home Value $125,607 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,800 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Ferris, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,250
32% below
$21,853 per capita
Home Value
$80,800
71% below
Zillow: $125,607
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
514/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.7%
83% below
75.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
83% above
14.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
25% above
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Ferris Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Ferris's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
68%
Home Value
29%
Poverty
113%
Bachelor's
17%
Unemployment
183%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ferris a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ferris residents earn a median household income of $51,250 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,853. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 412 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ferris is $80,800 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $125,607. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.

Safety & Crime

Ferris reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 514/100K.

Education

5.7% of adults in Ferris hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 75.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ferris has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population135
Median Age55.6 yrs
Density69/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$21,853
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty14.0%
County GDP$824M
Avg Weekly Wage$881

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,800
Rent
Ownership92.6%
Zillow$125,607
Housing Units58
Rent Burden25.1%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property514/100K

Health

Obesity40.2%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death7,758/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation683 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.7%
High School+75.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute27 min
Broadband54.0%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Ferris was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Southeast Iowa Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
35.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.