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Ferris, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Ellis County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
2,932
Population
631/sq mi density
$71,583
Median Income
$25,828 per capita
$219,600
Home Value
$286,702 Zillow
$1,145
Median Rent
26.4% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
209
Violent Crime/100K
2,295 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$71,583 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$219,600 home value, $1,145/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
209 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Ferris enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 66.0°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 466 ft (142 m) |
| Area | 4.7 sq mi (12.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 631/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.5367°N, 96.6755°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Ellis County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dallas Love Field (DAL) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0466 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 5.1 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 75.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 2.5 in |
Ferris has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 47°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (2.0").