Ferguson, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 98 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -22.2%
 
Males: 41  (42.2%)
Females: 57  (57.8%)
Median resident age:

57.2 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 50078

Estimated median household income in 2022: $45,606 (it was $40,893 in 2000)
Ferguson:

$45,606
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $23,337 (it was $22,777 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $54,651 (it was $26,300 in 2000)
Ferguson:

$54,651
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $191,254; detached houses: $195,476; townhouses or other attached units: $201,935; in 2-unit structures: $276,899; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $123,779; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $135,170; mobile homes: $60,766

Median gross rent in 2022: $755.

March 2022 cost of living index in Ferguson: 81.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 33.3%

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  • Races in Ferguson, IA (2022)
    • 9290.2%White alone
    • 76.9%Two or more races
    • 32.9%Hispanic



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Ferguson, Iowa as of May 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Ferguson is 69 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (36.1%), American (8.3%), English (8.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 12/4/1906

Elevation: 930 feet

Land area: 0.25 square miles.

Population density: 393 people per square mile   (very low).

Ferguson, Iowa map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Ferguson city:

1.2% ($317)
Iowa:

1.3% ($1,077)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Ames, IA (39.9 miles , pop. 50,731).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (169.4 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (267.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Laurel, IA (2.2 miles ),
Haverhill, IA (2.2 miles),
Gilman, IA (2.4 miles ),
Le Grand, IA (2.6 miles ),
Marshalltown, IA (2.8 miles ),
Montour, IA (2.9 miles ),
Green Mountain, IA (3.4 miles),
Melbourne, IA (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 41.94 N, Longitude: 92.87 W

Area code: 641

Distribution of median household income in Ferguson, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Ferguson, IA in 2022

Ferguson satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

6.7%
Iowa:

2.7%
Most common industries in Ferguson, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (14.1%)
  • Health care (13.0%)
  • Public administration (9.8%)
  • Construction (6.5%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (6.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.4%)
  • Educational services (5.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (22.4%)
  • Public administration (14.3%)
  • Construction (12.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.2%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (8.2%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (8.2%)
  • Educational services (6.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (27.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (9.3%)
  • Apparel (7.0%)
  • Metal & metal products (7.0%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (4.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.7%)
Most common occupations in Ferguson, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.4%)
  • Computer specialists (4.3%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (4.3%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (12.2%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (8.2%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (8.2%)
  • Electricians (8.2%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.2%)
  • Fire fighting and prevention workers, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (6.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (11.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9.3%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (7.0%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (7.0%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (7.0%)
  • Computer specialists (4.7%)

Average climate in Ferguson, Iowa

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Tornado activity:

Ferguson-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 113% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/28/1986, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 13.5 miles away from the Ferguson city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/24/1989, a category F4 tornado 22.1 miles away from the city center caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Ferguson-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 173% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 356.7 miles away from the city center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 439.0 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 339.5 miles away from Ferguson center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 356.7 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 207.4 miles away from the city center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 302.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Marshall County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 11, Tornadoes: 5, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Ferguson topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Ferguson:

  • SOUTHRIDGE NURSING AND REHAB CEN (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; MARSHALLTOWN, IA)
  • MARSHALLTOWN MANOR (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; MARSHALLTOWN, IA)
  • GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; MARSHALLTOWN, IA)
  • GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS INC (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; MARSHALLTOWN, IA)
  • MARSHALLTOWN MEDICAL & SURGICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 9 miles away; MARSHALLTOWN, IA)
  • IOWA RIVER HOSPICE (Hospital, about 9 miles away; MARSHALLTOWN, IA)
  • MARSHALLTOWN MARY GREELEY DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 9 miles away; MARSHALLTOWN, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ferguson:

  • Iowa State University (about 41 miles; Ames, IA; Full-time enrollment: 28,662)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 42 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
  • Hawkeye Community College (about 44 miles; Waterloo, IA; FT enrollment: 7,160)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 46 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,816)
  • Drake University (about 47 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • Kirkwood Community College (about 63 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; FT enrollment: 11,503)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 67 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Ferguson Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Ferguson: Christian Bible Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Creek: South Timber Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Marshall County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.3 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

69.1%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

14.5%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Ferguson:

Marital status in Ferguson, IA
  • Never married: 15.8%
  • Now married: 44.6%
  • Separated: 6.2%
  • Widowed: 21.4%
  • Divorced: 12.1%

For population 25 years and over in Ferguson:

  • High school or higher: 82.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 2.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.2
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Ferguson, IA (based on Marshall County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant8,75231
Catholic7,3643
Evangelical Protestant5,13726
Other5843
None18,811-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 10
This county:

2.55 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Here:

0.26 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 21
This county:

5.36 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 19
Marshall County:

4.85 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Marshall County:

8.0%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Marshall County:

28.3%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

21.9%
Iowa:

14.5%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 15$500
Totals for Government 0$0 15$500

Ferguson government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Parks and Recreation: $22,000 ($224.49)
    Regular Highways: $16,000 ($163.27)
    Local Fire Protection: $9,000 ($91.84)
    Financial Administration: $7,000 ($71.43)
    General - Other: $5,000 ($51.02)
    Police Protection: $3,000 ($30.61)
    Central Staff Services: $2,000 ($20.41)
    Solid Waste Management: $1,000 ($10.20)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $2,000 ($20.41)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Police Protection: $3,000 ($30.61)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $8,000 ($81.63)

Ferguson government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $4,000 ($40.82)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $3,000 ($30.61)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $11,000 ($112.24)
  • Tax - Property: $18,000 ($183.67)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $17,000 ($173.47)

Ferguson government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $29,000 ($295.92)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $24,000 ($244.90)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $5,000 ($51.02)

Ferguson government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $76,000 ($775.51)

Strongest AM radio stations in Ferguson:

  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KFJB (1230 AM; 1 kW; MARSHALLTOWN, IA; Owner: MARSHALLTOWN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KDNZ (1650 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATIONS CO., LLC)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KCOB (1280 AM; 1 kW; NEWTON, IA; Owner: CENTRAL IOWA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KDAO (1190 AM; 0 kW; MARSHALLTOWN, IA; Owner: MTN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXNO (1460 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KRNT (1350 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Ferguson:

  • KXIA (101.1 FM; MARSHALLTOWN, IA; Owner: MARSHALLTOWN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K205CZ (88.9 FM; MARSHALLTOWN, IA; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • KRTI (106.7 FM; GRINNELL, IA; Owner: CENTRAL IOWA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMXD (100.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WOI-FM (90.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCI & TECH)
  • KAZR (103.3 FM; PELLA, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KSTZ (102.5 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KCOB-FM (95.9 FM; NEWTON, IA; Owner: CENTRAL IOWA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KGGO (94.9 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKDM (107.5 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • K218CE (91.5 FM; MARSHALLTOWN, IA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KUNI (90.9 FM; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KIOA (93.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KZAT-FM (95.5 FM; BELLE PLAINE, IA; Owner: CAMRORY BROADCASTING, INC)
  • KSKB (99.1 FM; BROOKLYN, IA; Owner: FLORIDA PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)
  • KDAO-FM (99.5 FM; ELDORA, IA; Owner: ELDORA BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KDIC (88.5 FM; GRINNELL, IA; Owner: GRINNELL COLLEGE TRUSTEES OF IOWA,)

TV broadcast stations around Ferguson:

  • WOI-TV (Channel 5; AMES, IA; Owner: CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC.)
  • KDIN-TV (Channel 11; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • WHO-TV (Channel 13; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • KDSM-TV (Channel 17; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: KDSM LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KPWB-TV (Channel 23; AMES, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • KCCI (Channel 8; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: DES MOINES HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC.)
  • KGAN (Channel 2; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KGAN LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KCRG-TV (Channel 9; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
  • KWWL (Channel 7; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • KDAO-LP (Channel 45; MARSHALLTOWN, IA; Owner: MTN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KFPX (Channel 39; NEWTON, IA; Owner: PAXSON DES MOINES LICENSE, INC.)
  • KRIN (Channel 32; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 16Number of bridges
  • 141ft / 43.0mTotal length
  • 1,850Total average daily traffic
  • 357Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,850Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
New bridges in Ferguson, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11910-1919
  • 51930-1939
  • 31940-1949
  • 21950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 11980-1989
  • 32000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Ferguson, IA

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KC0EMN, Licensee ID: L01454451, Grant Date: 01/08/2020, Expiration Date: 01/08/2030, Registrant: James W Baker 275, 220 1st St, Ferguson, IA 50078


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Ferguson, IA
  • 83.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 8.1%Electricity
  • 2.7%Utility gas
  • 2.7%Wood
  • 2.7%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Ferguson, IA
  • 53.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 46.2%Electricity


Ferguson compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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