At a Glance
Median Income
$81,250
$29,768 per capita
Home Value
$101,400
Zillow: $347,598
Bachelor's Degree+
28.7%
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
13.6%
12.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
13.9% smoking rate
How Fordyce Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fordyce's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fordyce a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fordyce residents earn a median household income of $81,250 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,768. The unemployment rate stands at 13.6% (278% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 342 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fordyce is $101,400 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $347,598. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Education
28.7% of adults in Fordyce hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fordyce has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population234
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density1,560/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$81,250
Per Capita$29,768
Unemployment13.6%
Poverty12.1%
County GDP$562M
Avg Weekly Wage$857
Housing
A+
Home Value$101,400
Rent
Ownership93.9%
Zillow$347,598
Housing Units83
Rent Burden20.1%
Health
Obesity40.5%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,345/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain29.3 in/yr
Elevation1,367 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.7%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 14%
Commute28 min
Broadband96.3%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Fordyce was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.