Ferron, UT

Ferron, Utah

Ferron, Utah, in Emery county, is 83 miles S of Provo, Utah (center to center) and 298 miles NE of Las Vegas, Nevada. There are 1,623 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Ferron

In Ferron, about 69% of adults are married. When people think of Ferron, they might picture couples and families, not singles. The faces of the city are those of its large families.

Males are more numerous in Ferron than in most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ferron had a median family income of $44,688.

Political Inclinations

Ferron folks tended to give their money ($1,000) to Ralph Nader in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Independent party than to competing parties.

Ferron Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Ferron that were owner-occupied was 80%. The city housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size. Cheap apartment rents is one thing Ferron has going for it.

Commuting

In Ferron, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Ferron strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Utah):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 5%

Comparative Profile of Ferron, UT

Comparing Ferron to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Utah (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone

Ferron Almanac

Ferron Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Ferron Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Ferron Colleges

(List of All Utah Colleges)

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