Ferdinand, Indiana

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Population in 2022: 2,184 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -4.1%
 
Males: 957  (43.8%)
Females: 1,227  (56.2%)
Median resident age:

50.7 years
Indiana median age:

38.2 years

Zip codes: 47532.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $71,040 (it was $41,326 in 2000)
Ferdinand:

$71,040
IN:

$66,785

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $36,323 (it was $18,335 in 2000)

Ferdinand town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $181,874 (it was $84,500 in 2000)
Ferdinand:

$181,874
IN:

$208,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $191,080; detached houses: $197,346; mobile homes: $7,928

Median gross rent in 2022: $827.

March 2022 cost of living index in Ferdinand: 85.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 7.4%
(7.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 38.5% for Black residents, 4.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 9.8% for other race residents)

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  • Races in Ferdinand, IN (2022)
    • 2,27493.0%White alone
    • 1214.9%Hispanic
    • 120.5%Black alone
    • 20.08%Asian alone
    • 20.08%Two or more races

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Ancestries: German (64.8%), American (9.9%), English (3.7%), European (3.6%), Irish (3.5%), Scottish (1.7%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 541 feet

Land area: 2.24 square miles.

Population density: 976 people per square mile   (low).

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21 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.9%
Indiana:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,168 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,275 (0.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Owensboro, KY (35.3 miles , pop. 54,067).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Louisville, KY (60.4 miles , pop. 256,231).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (253.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

St. Meinrad, IN (2.2 miles ),
Huntingburg, IN (2.7 miles ),
Dale, IN (2.8 miles ),
Santa Claus, IN (2.8 miles ),
Holland, IN (3.1 miles ),
Birdseye, IN (3.3 miles ),
Gentryville, IN (3.5 miles ),
Jasper, IN (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 38.23 N, Longitude: 86.86 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +2,332 (+95.4%)
Workers who live and work in this town: 405 (35.1%)

Area code: 812

Distribution of median household income in Ferdinand, IN in 2022
Distribution of house value in Ferdinand, IN in 2022
Ferdinand satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 9 buildings, average cost: $289,300
  • 2021: 7 buildings, average cost: $300,000
  • 2020: 14 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2019: 4 buildings, average cost: $191,500
  • 2018: 5 buildings, average cost: $274,000
  • 2017: 5 buildings, average cost: $267,400
  • 2016: 3 buildings, average cost: $288,300
  • 2015: 4 buildings, average cost: $282,500
  • 2014: 3 buildings, average cost: $183,300
  • 2013: 4 buildings, average cost: $269,000
  • 2012: 5 buildings, average cost: $177,400
  • 2011: 2 buildings, average cost: $292,500
  • 2010: 4 buildings, average cost: $137,500
  • 2009: 2 buildings, average cost: $225,000
  • 2008: 3 buildings, average cost: $206,700
  • 2007: 8 buildings, average cost: $388,800
  • 2006: 3 buildings, average cost: $188,700
  • 2005: 8 buildings, average cost: $159,600
  • 2004: 6 buildings, average cost: $138,500
  • 2003: 3 buildings, average cost: $172,800
  • 2002: 10 buildings, average cost: $122,700
  • 2001: 5 buildings, average cost: $115,900
  • 2000: 12 buildings, average cost: $104,000
  • 1999: 22 buildings, average cost: $122,400
  • 1998: 15 buildings, average cost: $92,900
  • 1997: 8 buildings, average cost: $117,800
Number of permits per 10,000 Ferdinand, IN residents
Average permit cost in Ferdinand, IN
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.0%
Indiana:

2.8%
Most common industries in Ferdinand, IN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (23.0%)
  • Educational services (8.5%)
  • Health care (6.3%)
  • Construction (5.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (23.5%)
  • Construction (10.6%)
  • Educational services (5.4%)
  • Truck transportation (4.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.1%)
  • Repair & maintenance (4.1%)
  • Health care (3.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (22.4%)
  • Educational services (11.8%)
  • Health care (9.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.9%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (5.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.2%)
Most common occupations in Ferdinand, IN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.8%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (3.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (2.9%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (2.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (12.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.8%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (4.3%)
  • Woodworkers (3.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.2%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (4.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.8%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.6%)

Average climate in Ferdinand, Indiana

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Ferdinand, Indiana environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2004 was 35.8. This is significantly better than average.

City:

35.8
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2001 was 6.15. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 12.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.15
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2004 was 5.39. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 12.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.39
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level
Particulate Matter Level
Particulate Matter Level

Tornado activity:

Ferdinand-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Indiana state average. It is 59% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1974, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 12.3 miles away from the Ferdinand town center killed 6 people and injured 86 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 4/3/1974, a category F5 tornado 38.7 miles away from the town center killed 31 people and injured 270 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Ferdinand-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Indiana state average. It is 162% 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 57.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 57.8 miles away from Ferdinand 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 69.0 miles away from Ferdinand center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 52.7 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 56.2 miles away from Ferdinand center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 158.6 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 Dubois County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 5, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Ferdinand topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Ferdinand:

  • COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVES SW IN (125 ALABAMA ST)
  • HILDEGARD HEALTH CENTER INC (802 E 10TH ST)
  • SCENIC HILLS CARE CENTER (311 E FIRST ST)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ferdinand:

  • Owensboro Community and Technical College (about 38 miles; Owensboro, KY; Full-time enrollment: 2,754)
  • University of Evansville (about 41 miles; Evansville, IN; FT enrollment: 2,688)
  • University of Southern Indiana (about 48 miles; Evansville, IN; FT enrollment: 9,532)
  • Vincennes University (about 49 miles; Vincennes, IN; FT enrollment: 9,876)
  • Wabash Valley College (about 52 miles; Mount Carmel, IL; FT enrollment: 2,142)
  • Indiana University-Southeast (about 58 miles; New Albany, IN; FT enrollment: 5,050)
  • University of Louisville (about 60 miles; Louisville, KY; FT enrollment: 16,640)

Public high school in Ferdinand:

Public elementary/middle schools in Ferdinand:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Ferdinand: Ferdinand Volunteer Fire Department Station 1 (A), Ferdinand Volunteer Fire Department Station 2 (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotels: Comfort Inn (440 South Main Street), Comfort Inn Ferdinand (440 South Main Street).

Dubois County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Ferdinand and their reported violations in the past:

FERDINAND WATER DEPARTMENT (Population served: 2,318, Purch surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One minor monitoring violation
Average household size:
This town:

2.4 people
Indiana:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

68.8%
Whole state:

66.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

5.0%
Whole state:

6.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households
109 people in other noninstitutional facilities in 2010
88 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010

People in group quarters in Ferdinand in 2000:

  • 160 people in religious group quarters
  • 69 people in nursing homes
  • 16 people in homes for the mentally retarded

Banks with branches in Ferdinand (2011 data):

  • German American Bancorp: Ferdinand Branch at 1020 Main Street, branch established on 1980/03/17. Info updated 2011/02/01: Bank assets: $1,866.8 mil, Deposits: $1,578.2 mil, headquarters in Jasper, IN, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 36 total offices, Holding Company: German American Bancorp, Inc.
  • Old National Bank: Ferdinand Branch at 1155 Main Street, branch established on 1885/07/25. Info updated 2011/08/01: Bank assets: $8,467.9 mil, Deposits: $6,653.1 mil, headquarters in Evansville, IN, positive income, 195 total offices, Holding Company: Old National Bancorp

For population 15 years and over in Ferdinand:

Marital status in Ferdinand, IN
  • Never married: 26.3%
  • Now married: 50.7%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 12.5%
  • Divorced: 10.5%

For population 25 years and over in Ferdinand:

  • High school or higher: 89.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 30.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 10.3%
  • Unemployed: 5.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.4
Indiana average:

11.3

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Ferdinand
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Ferdinand, IN (based on Dubois County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic22,00111
Mainline Protestant5,08016
Evangelical Protestant4,00828
Other3612
None10,439-
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: 11
Dubois County:

2.67 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

1.73 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Dubois County:

0.24 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.21 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

0.24 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

0.50 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 18
Dubois County:

4.37 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

3.57 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 44
Dubois County:

10.69 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

6.78 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Dubois County:

8.4%
Indiana:

9.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Dubois County:

27.1%
State:

29.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

15.4%
Indiana:

14.3%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Ferdinand:

46.1%
Indiana:

49.3%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

40.6%
Indiana:

46.2%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.9
Indiana:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

25.5%
Indiana:

21.3%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

11.9%
State:

10.6%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Ferdinand:

6.9
Indiana:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

32.8%
State:

33.9%

General health condition:
Here:

51.5%
Indiana:

56.1%

Average condition of hearing:
Ferdinand:

74.5%
State:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Ferdinand, IN Residents
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
Police Protection - Officers 7$29,539$50,6380$0
Electric Power 3$13,600$54,4000$0
Water Supply 3$14,065$56,2600$0
Streets and Highways 3$12,249$48,9960$0
Sewerage 3$14,860$59,4400$0
Financial Administration 2$9,333$55,9981$2,356
Parks and Recreation 1$4,174$50,0880$0
Other Government Administration 1$5,779$69,3480$0
Totals for Government 23$103,600$54,0521$2,356

Ferdinand government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $2,659,000 ($1217.49)
    Central Staff Services: $899,000 ($411.63)
    Sewerage: $400,000 ($183.15)
    Water Utilities: $379,000 ($173.53)
    Regular Highways: $325,000 ($148.81)
    General - Other: $162,000 ($74.18)
    Parks and Recreation: $138,000 ($63.19)
    Natural Resources - Other: $127,000 ($58.15)
    Health - Other: $72,000 ($32.97)
    Police Protection: $2,000 ($0.92)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $106,000 ($48.53)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Central Staff Services: $37,000 ($16.94)
    Regular Highways: $24,000 ($10.99)

Ferdinand government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $1,306,000 ($597.99)
    Solid Waste Management: $39,000 ($17.86)
    Parks and Recreation: $35,000 ($16.03)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $38,000 ($17.40)
    Highways: $26,000 ($11.90)
  • Miscellaneous - Donations From Private Sources: $123,000 ($56.32)
    Interest Earnings: $20,000 ($9.16)
    General Revenue - Other: $7,000 ($3.21)
    Rents: $4,000 ($1.83)
    Fines and Forfeits: $1,000 ($0.46)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $4,783,000 ($2190.02)
    Water Utilities: $1,098,000 ($502.75)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $653,000 ($298.99)
    Highways: $379,000 ($173.53)
    Electric Utilities: $91,000 ($41.67)
    General Local Government Support: $81,000 ($37.09)
    Water Utilities: $39,000 ($17.86)
    Sewerage: $18,000 ($8.24)
  • Tax - Property: $693,000 ($317.31)
    Other License: $18,000 ($8.24)

Ferdinand government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,415,000 ($1563.64)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,415,000 ($1563.64)

Ferdinand government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $129,000 ($59.07)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $3,842,000 ($1759.16)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $364,000 ($166.67)
Businesses in Ferdinand, IN
NameCountNameCount
CVS1True Value1
Comfort Inn1Wendy's1
Subway1YMCA1

Strongest AM radio stations in Ferdinand:

  • WITZ (990 AM; 1 kW; JASPER, IN; Owner: JASPER ON THE AIR, INC.)
  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKCM (1160 AM; 2 kW; HAWESVILLE, KY; Owner: HANCOCK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WVJS (1420 AM; 5 kW; OWENSBORO, KY; Owner: TSB III, LLC)
  • WKJK (1080 AM; 10 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGBF (1280 AM; 5 kW; EVANSVILLE, IN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WVHI (1330 AM; 5 kW; EVANSVILLE, IN)
  • WKDA (1200 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: RADIO NASHVILLE, INC.)
  • WAMB (1160 AM; 50 kW; DONELSON, TN; Owner: GREAT SOUTHERN BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WNQM (1300 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: WNQM. INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Ferdinand:

  • WBDC (100.9 FM; HUNTINGBURG, IN; Owner: DUBOIS COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WGZB-FM (96.5 FM; CORYDON, IN; Owner: BLUE CHIP BROADCASTING LICENSES II, LTD.)
  • WQKZ (98.5 FM; FERDINAND, IN; Owner: GEM COMMUNICATIONS LLP)
  • WAXL (103.3 FM; SANTA CLAUS, IN; Owner: DUBOIS COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WITZ-FM (104.7 FM; JASPER, IN; Owner: JASPER ON THE AIR, INC.)
  • W209AY (89.7 FM; JASPER, IN; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WNIN-FM (88.3 FM; EVANSVILLE, IN; Owner: TRI-STATE PUBLIC TELEPLEX, INC.)
  • WYXY (107.1 FM; BOONVILLE, IN; Owner: BOONVILLE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WSTO (96.1 FM; OWENSBORO, KY; Owner: TSB III, LLC)
  • WBKR (92.5 FM; OWENSBORO, KY; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF EVANSVILLE/OWENSBORO, INC.)
  • WKDQ (99.5 FM; HENDERSON, KY; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF EVANSVILLE/OWENSBORO, INC.)
  • WBHW (88.7 FM; LOOGOOTEE, IN; Owner: MUSIC MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WTCJ-FM (105.7 FM; TELL CITY, IN; Owner: HANCOCK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WWBL (106.5 FM; WASHINGTON, IN; Owner: OLD NORTHWEST BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WRZR (94.5 FM; LOOGOOTEE, IN; Owner: HEMBREE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Ferdinand:

  • WJTS-LP (Channel 27; JASPER, IN; Owner: PAUL E. KNIES)
  • WNIN (Channel 9; EVANSVILLE, IN; Owner: TRI-STATE PUBLIC TELEPLEX, INC.)
  • WTVW (Channel 7; EVANSVILLE, IN; Owner: QUORUM OF INDIANA LICENSE, LLC)
  • K55HL (Channel 55; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
Ferdinand fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Ferdinand fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 32Number of bridges
  • 167ft / 50.9mTotal length
  • $375,000Total costs
  • 112,753Total average daily traffic
  • 14,871Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Ferdinand, IN - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 41960-1969
  • 141970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 51990-1999
  • 42000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Ferdinand, IN

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Ferdinand)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

61 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • 4th & Carolina St (Lat: 38.219500 Lon: -86.861111), Call Sign: WZX729,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.130 MHz, Grant Date: 04/10/2014, Expiration Date: 06/26/2024, Registrant: Cara Enterprises Inc, Las Vegas, NV 89140-0124, Phone: (702) 838-9728, Fax: (702) 363-4607, Email:

  • Ferdinand State Forest 6583 E Sr 264 (Lat: 38.256444 Lon: -86.771111), Structure height: 18 m, Call Sign: KGV259,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.240 MHz, 159.345 MHz, Grant Date: 04/27/2013, Expiration Date: 07/09/2023, Cancellation Date: 09/09/2023, Registrant: Indiana Dept. Of Natural Resources, 1353 S. Governor\'s Dr., Columbia City, IN 46725, Phone: (260) 244-3720, Fax: (260) 244-7126, Email:

  • 50 Scenic Industrial Drive (Lat: 38.216361 Lon: -86.866000), Call Sign: WQYD560,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.237 MHz, Grant Date: 08/24/2016, Expiration Date: 08/24/2026, Certifier: Brant Gayer, Registrant: National License, 12591 Brompton Road, Carmel, IN 46033, Phone: (317) 564-8018, Fax: (317) 564-8335, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

6
  • FERDINAND, 2.1 Mi E Of Int Of I 64 And Sr 162 (Lat: 38.207806 Lon: -86.828028), Overall height: 79.9 m, Call Sign: WMR785,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2124.80 MHz, Grant Date: 02/13/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Cancellation Date: 06/12/2003, Certifier: Kellye E Abernathy, Registrant: Bellsouth Personal Communications, LLC, 17330 Preston Rd. Suite 100a, Dallas, TX 75252, Phone: (972) 733-2000, Fax: (972) 733-8141

  • Various Locations (Lat: 38.274472 Lon: -86.826083), Overall height: 2.4 m, Call Sign: WPNM913,
    Assigned Frequencies: 956.281 MHz, Grant Date: 03/23/2018, Expiration Date: 06/08/2028, Phone: (412) 430-3974

  • EVN0605, 9231 East Cr 2000n (Lat: 38.178389 Lon: -86.882222), Type: Pole, Structure height: 86.9 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Call Sign: WQOW765,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11305.0 MHz, 11425.0 MHz, Grant Date: 04/11/2022, Expiration Date: 02/17/2032, Certifier: Scott E Beer, Registrant: Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, 1111 Pennsylvania Ave. Nw, Washington, DC 20004, Phone: (202) 739-3000, Email:

  • DALE, 9231 East Cr 2000n (Lat: 38.178389 Lon: -86.882222), Type: Pole, Structure height: 86.9 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Call Sign: WQRK408,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5945.20 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 6152.75 MHz, 6152.75 MHz, 6152.75 MHz, Grant Date: 05/02/2023, Expiration Date: 06/04/2033, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Verizon, 5055 Northpointe Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

  • FERDINAND, 3999 East 1160 South (Lat: 38.207611 Lon: -86.828056), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 76.5 m, Overall height: 80.2 m, Call Sign: WQSU839,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10975.0 MHz, 11015.0 MHz, Grant Date: 10/17/2023, Expiration Date: 11/19/2033, Certifier: John E Monday, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:

  • FERDINAND RELO, 12461 East County Road 2100 North (Lat: 38.201944 Lon: -86.826667), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 77.7 m, Overall height: 81.4 m, Call Sign: WRYB421,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10975.0 MHz, 11135.0 MHz, 11015.0 MHz, 11175.0 MHz, Grant Date: 07/19/2023, Expiration Date: 07/19/2033, Certifier: Cecil J Mathew, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Ferdinand)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: JAMIE WINNER S-21 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 313L, N313L, N-313L, Serial Number: 10180024, Certificate Issue Date: 05/11/2020
    Registrant (Individual): Jamie Winner, 7985 S 600 E, Ferdinand, IN 47532
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 560XL (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 13, Weight: 12,500 - 19,999 Pounds), Engine: P&W CANADA PW545 SER (3952 Pounds of Thrust) (Turbo-fan)
    N-Number: 397BC, N397BC, N-397BC, Serial Number: 560-5291, Year manufactured: 2002, Airworthiness Date: 11/01/2002, Certificate Issue Date: 01/09/2007
    Registrant (Corporation): Best Air Inc, 1 Best Dr, Ferdinand, IN 47532
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-34-200T (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 7, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR TSIO-360 SER (225 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 888EW, N888EW, N-888EW, Serial Number: 34-8170027, Year manufactured: 1980, Airworthiness Date: 10/29/1980, Certificate Issue Date: 07/26/1991
    Registrant (Corporation): Wilmes Window Mfg Co Inc, 234 W 23rd St, Ferdinand, IN 47532

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 13. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 31 took place in 2005, and the least - 0 in 2014. The data has a dropping trend.
    Fire incident types in Ferdinand, IN When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (36.2%), and Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires (27.7%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Ferdinand, IN
    • 8136.2%Outside Fires
    • 6227.7%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 6127.2%Structure Fires
    • 208.9%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Ferdinand, IN

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Ferdinand, Indiana:

  • Comfort Inn, 440 S Main St, Ferdinand, Indiana 47532 , Phone: (812) 367-1122, Fax: (812) 367-0663
  • Comfort Inn Ferdinand, 123 Scenic Hills Ct, Ferdinand, Indiana 47532 , Phone: (812) 998-2121, Fax: (812) 998-2120
All 2 fire-safe hotels and motels in Ferdinand, Indiana
Most common first names in Ferdinand, IN among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary4278.7 years
Leo2480.2 years
Robert2075.3 years
Joseph1979.3 years
William1877.8 years
Albert1779.2 years
John1776.4 years
Edward1574.9 years
Rose1486.4 years
Marie1284.3 years
Most common last names in Ferdinand, IN among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Weyer3581.0 years
Schipp2081.6 years
Mehling1480.4 years
Begle1369.3 years
Uebelhor1378.6 years
Luebbehusen1376.4 years
Oser1181.6 years
Olinger1172.8 years
Lueken1183.5 years
Hoffman1182.4 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Ferdinand, IN
  • 85.6%Utility gas
  • 12.7%Electricity
  • 0.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.8%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Ferdinand, IN
  • 49.0%Utility gas
  • 46.9%Electricity
  • 4.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Ferdinand compared to Indiana state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

Ferdinand on our top lists:

  • #3 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in religious group quarters (population 1,000+)"
  • #72 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating to other counties in 2011"
  • #93 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
There are 6 pilots and 3 other airmen in this city.
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