The Town FilesFerdinand, Indiana
Town in Dubois County · population 2,157 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $187,900
- Household income
- $70,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 8 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 50.4
Ferdinand is a town of 2,157 people in Dubois County, Indiana. The median home is worth $187,900, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks better for retirees than 98% of Indiana towns, better for cycling than 87% of Indiana towns, quieter than 84% of Indiana towns.
How Ferdinand ranks
Percentile among Indiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Indiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Ferdinand is worth $187,900, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $70,000, which is more affordable than 42% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $807 a month. 78.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Ferdinand | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $187,900 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $807 | $888 |
| Median household income | $70,000 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 78.0% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.7% | — |
Who lives in Ferdinand
| People | Ferdinand | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.4 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 31.0% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 22.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.6% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 9.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.8% | — |
| Work from home | 5.4% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 17.8 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.2% | 89.2% |
Weather in Ferdinand
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 25.7°F. About 49.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 8.3 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 23 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 90 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ferdinand since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on May 25, 2011 about 6.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 3, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 43 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on May 25, 2006.
Severe weather in Dubois County since 1996
Dubois County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
| June 23, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1997: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And |
| March 5, 2009 | Severe Storm | DR-1828: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Dubois County
Dubois County had 27,983 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,733 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Ferdinand itself the ACS puts it at 0.5%.
Public schools in Ferdinand
3 public schools with 1,097 students, about 14.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Park Jr-Sr High School | 7-12 | 521 | 12.1 |
| Ferdinand Elementary School | PK-4 | 288 | 14.4 |
| Nancy Hanks Elementary School | PK-6 | 288 | 19.2 |
Towns near Ferdinand
- St. Meinrad, IN4.4 mi · 664 people · home $315,200
- Dale, IN7.4 mi · 1,544 people · home $127,200
- Huntingburg, IN7.4 mi · 6,362 people · home $143,800
- Santa Claus, IN8.5 mi · 2,586 people · home $258,900
- Holland, IN9.6 mi · 619 people · home $117,900
- Jasper, IN12.2 mi · 16,703 people · home $235,100
- Tell City, IN19.8 mi · 7,506 people · home $139,000
- Lewisport, KY20.7 mi · 1,767 people · home $138,200
Ferdinand questions
Is Ferdinand, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Ferdinand scores better for retirees than 98% of Indiana towns and quieter than 84%. 31.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 50.4).
How much does a house cost in Ferdinand?
The median owner-occupied home in Ferdinand is valued at $187,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $70,000, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $807 a month.
What is the weather like in Ferdinand?
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 25.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.6 inches of precipitation a year and 8.3 inches of snow.
Does Ferdinand get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ferdinand since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on May 25, 2011. The typical Indiana town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)