Ferris, TX
Living in Ferris
Bikeability3
Walkability13
Commute28
Public Transit4
Affordability68
Public Safety74
Airports78
Hospitals62
Colleges32
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools6
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.7kPopulation+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
$59kMedian 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
$92kMedian Home Value+$1.2k (2010–19)
21%Built 2000 or Later
$655Median 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
Gardner Preparatory School
8 miles, NW
Turning Point Christian Academy
9 miles, W
Waxahachie Preparatory Academy
10 miles, SW
Desoto Private School
11 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Ferris, TX
Paul Quinn College
11 miles, NW
University of North Texas at Dallas
11 miles, NW
Southwestern Assemblies of God University
14 miles, SW
Criswell College
19 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ferris, TX
Crescent Medical Center Lancaster
9 miles, NW
Hickory Trail Hospital
13 miles, NW
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Waxahachie
13 miles, SW
Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital Llc
14 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Ferris, TX
Dallas Love Field
24 miles, NW
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
33 miles, NW
Waco Regional Airport
72 miles, SW
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
75 miles, E