Ferryville, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Allamakee County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
192 Population 90/sq mi density
$79,500 Median Income $43,698 per capita
$218,800 Home Value $267,080 Zillow
$625 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$79,500 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$218,800 home value, $625/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Ferryville, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$79,500
6% above
$43,698 per capita
Home Value
$218,800
22% below
Zillow: $267,080
Median Rent
$625/mo
46% below
23.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.1%
28% below
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Ferryville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
106%
Home Value
78%
Rent
54%
Poverty
78%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
144%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ferryville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ferryville residents earn a median household income of $79,500 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,698. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 472 business establishments, including 36 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ferryville is $218,800 , 22% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $267,080. Median rent is $625/month, with 23.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.

Education

24.1% of adults in Ferryville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ferryville has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population192
Median Age61.3 yrs
Density90/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans17.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$79,500
Per Capita$43,698
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$780M
Avg Weekly Wage$881

Housing

A+
Home Value$218,800
Rent$625
Ownership90.6%
Zillow$267,080
Housing Units154
Rent Burden23.8%

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,990/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain37.5 in/yr
Elevation1,047 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.1%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute47 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Ferryville was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is La Crosse Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.