Ferrum, VA
Living in Ferrum
Bikeability
65
Walkability
94
Commute
81
Public Transit
59
Affordability
100
Public Safety
79
Airports
20
Hospitals
45
Colleges
49
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
87
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
2.3k
Population
+678 (2010–19)
21 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
19%
College-Educated
-17% (2010–19)
67%
Family Households
+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years4%
15 to 34 years63%
35 to 54 years16%
55 to 74 years13%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Black19%
Caucasian75%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate45%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$48k
Median Household Income
+$10k (2010–19)
86%
Above Poverty
+4% (2010–19)
21 mi
Average Commute
79%
Lived Here Last Year
+19% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K12%
Employers
Government16%
Private sector60%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office28%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van68%
Public transportation1%
Walked20%
Worked at home11%
Housing
$130k
Median Home Value
-$10k (2010–19)
14%
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
-$398 (2010–19)
65%
Owner-Occupied
-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home19%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier30%
Home Value
Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K19%
$300K to $399K6%
House Heating Type
Electricity74%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas12%
Utility gas2%
Wood8%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ferrum
United States45
Virginia30
Roanoke Metro Area29
Franklin County18
Property Crime in Ferrum
United States48
Virginia39
Roanoke Metro Area54
Franklin County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump70%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 3 | 5 |
| Feb | 36 | 3 | 4 |
| Mar | 44 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 3 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ferrum
Inland Flooding69
Tornado18
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ferrum, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ferrum, VA
Christian Heritage Academy
6 miles, NE
Lifes Academy
7 miles, NE
Blue Mountain School
17 miles, W
Floyd Montessori
18 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Ferrum, VA
Ferrum College
2 miles, SW
Radford University-Carilion
23 miles, N
Roanoke College
25 miles, N
Hollins University
29 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ferrum, VA
Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital
7 miles, NE
Carilion Medical Center
22 miles, N
Lewisgale Medical Center
23 miles, N
Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery
28 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Ferrum, VA
Lynchburg Regional Airport-Preston Glenn Field
51 miles, NE
Piedmont Triad International Airport
58 miles, S
Greenbrier Valley Airport
67 miles, N