The Town FilesFerron, Utah
City in Emery County · population 1,474 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $216,000
- Household income
- $70,947
- Jan low / Jul high
- 14° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 25 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 28.5
Ferron is a city of 1,474 people in Emery County, Utah. The median home is worth $216,000, below the typical Utah town ($457,300). It ranks easier by car than 97% of Utah towns, better for cycling than 76% of Utah towns.
How Ferron ranks
Percentile among Utah towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Utah towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Ferron is worth $216,000, below the typical Utah town ($457,300). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $70,947, which is more affordable than 95% of Utah towns. Median rent is $543 a month. 68.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Ferron | Typical Utah town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $216,000 | $457,300 |
| Median rent | $543 | $1,395 |
| Median household income | $70,947 | $93,194 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 4.8× |
| Homeownership | 68.6% | 81.7% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1991 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Ferron
| People | Ferron | Typical Utah town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28.5 | 34.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.1% | 13.0% |
| Under 18 | 34.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.4% | 31.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.7% | 6.5% |
| Veterans | 4.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 17.0% | 14.9% |
| Average commute | 25.0 min | 22.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 79.0% | 94.3% |
Weather in Ferron
July highs average 88.8°F and January lows 14.4°F. About 8.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 24.6 inches of snow (typical Utah town: 45.4 in). Expect about 39 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 160 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Ferron since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Utah town. The strongest, unrated, struck on May 9, 1966 about 3.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 9, 1966.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 3 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 15, 2001.
Severe weather in Emery County since 1996
Emery County has been included in 6 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4525: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3478: Covid-19 |
| August 8, 2011 | Flood | DR-4011: Flooding |
| September 5, 2005 | Coastal Storm | EM-3223: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| April 30, 1983 | Flood | DR-680: Severe Storms, Landslides & Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Emery County
Emery County had 3,675 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,193 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Ferron itself the ACS puts it at 7.6%.
Public schools in Ferron
2 public schools with 446 students, about 19.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferron School | PK-5 | 228 | 22.8 |
| San Rafael Middle School | 6-8 | 218 | 16.8 |
Towns near Ferron
- Orangeville, UT10.4 mi · 1,224 people · home $246,200
- Castle Dale, UT10.8 mi · 1,492 people · home $218,200
- Huntington, UT18.8 mi · 1,914 people · home $199,100
- Manti, UT29.5 mi · 3,429 people · home $310,700
Ferron questions
Is Ferron, Utah a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Ferron scores better for retirees than 69% of Utah towns and quieter than 66%. 15.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 28.5).
How much does a house cost in Ferron?
The median owner-occupied home in Ferron is valued at $216,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $70,947, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $543 a month.
What is the weather like in Ferron?
July highs average 88.8°F and January lows 14.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 8.6 inches of precipitation a year and 24.6 inches of snow.
Does Ferron get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Ferron since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events). The typical Utah town has had 2.
- 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)