Ferris, TX

Living in Ferris

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Bikeability 3
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Walkability 13
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Commute 28
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Public Transit 4
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Affordability 68
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Public Safety 74
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Airports 78
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Hospitals 62
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Colleges 32
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Schools 6
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Residents

2.7k Population +640 (2010–19)
31  y Median Age -5 (2010–19)
12% College-Educated
78% Family Households +11% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years29%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black13%
Caucasian41%
Hispanic or Latino45%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school26%
High school graduate30%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household78%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$59k Median Household Income +$16k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty +7% (2010–19)
33  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more<1%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector80%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance26%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office25%
Service11%

Commute

Car, truck, or van91%
Walked1%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$92k Median Home Value +$1.2k (2010–19)
21% Built 2000 or Later
$655 Median Monthly Rent +$147 (2010–19)
60% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached89%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier16%

Home Value

Less than $50K27%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K2%

House Heating Type

Electricity62%
LP gas1%
Utility gas38%

Crime

Violent Crime in Ferris

United States45
Texas51
Dallas Metro Area45
Ellis County25

Property Crime in Ferris

United States48
Texas58
Dallas Metro Area53
Ellis County36

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (28%)(70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump73%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 45 3 0
Feb 49 3 0
Mar 56 4 0
Apr 64 3 0
May 72 5 0
Jun 80 4 0
Jul 83 3 0
Aug 84 2 0
Sep 77 3 0
Oct 66 5 0
Nov 56 3 0
Dec 46 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ferris

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding57
Tornado20
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Ferris, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Ferris, TX

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Desoto Private School
11 miles, W

Colleges

Colleges near Ferris, TX

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Paul Quinn College
11 miles, NW
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Criswell College
19 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Ferris, TX

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Hickory Trail Hospital
13 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Ferris, TX

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Dallas Love Field
24 miles, NW
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Waco Regional Airport
72 miles, SW
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