The Town FilesFerguson, Kentucky
City in Pulaski County · population 886 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $153,100
- Household income
- $40,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 11 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 46.0
Ferguson is a city of 886 people in Pulaski County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $153,100, below the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 91% of Kentucky towns, more vibrant than 80% of Kentucky towns, better for young professionals than 71% of Kentucky towns.
How Ferguson ranks
Percentile among Kentucky towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kentucky towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Ferguson is worth $153,100, below the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $40,500, which is more affordable than 18% of Kentucky towns. Median rent is $758 a month. 68.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Ferguson | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $153,100 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $758 | $837 |
| Median household income | $40,500 | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 68.9% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Ferguson
| People | Ferguson | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.0 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.7% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 24.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.7% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 34.1% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 6.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.5% | — |
| Work from home | 8.6% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | 15.6 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.8% | 88.6% |
Weather in Ferguson
July highs average 86.5°F and January lows 29.0°F. About 53.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 10.9 inches of snow (typical Kentucky town: 9.4 in). Expect about 21 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 94 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ferguson since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on May 16, 2025 about 1.1 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 12 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 16, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 63 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on May 1, 2002.
Severe weather in Pulaski County since 1996
Pulaski County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4913: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3633: Severe Winter Storm |
| May 23, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4875: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| April 3, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3626: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4860: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Pulaski County
Pulaski County had 26,252 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,057 a year. Unemployment was 4.8% in 2023; in Ferguson itself the ACS puts it at 6.4%.
Towns near Ferguson
- Somerset, KY1.7 mi · 11,924 people · home $144,000
- Burnside, KY4.7 mi · 694 people · home $167,300
- Science Hill, KY7.9 mi · 657 people · home $138,700
- Monticello, KY20.7 mi · 5,753 people · home $132,400
- Whitley City, KY24.5 mi · 968 people · home $116,700
- Mount Vernon, KY25.0 mi · 2,453 people · home $111,400
- Liberty, KY25.4 mi · 2,028 people · home $122,300
- Brodhead, KY25.8 mi · 1,117 people · home $150,200
Ferguson questions
Is Ferguson, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Ferguson scores better for retirees than 59% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 48%. 22.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.0).
How much does a house cost in Ferguson?
The median owner-occupied home in Ferguson is valued at $153,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $40,500, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $758 a month.
What is the weather like in Ferguson?
July highs average 86.5°F and January lows 29.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.3 inches of precipitation a year and 10.9 inches of snow.
Does Ferguson get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ferguson since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on May 16, 2025. The typical Kentucky town has had 19.
- 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)