Ferris, Texas

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Population in July 2009: 2,581. Population change since 2000: +18.7%

Males: 1,197	(46.4%)
Females: 1,384	(53.6%)

Median resident age:	30.8 years
Texas median age:	32.3 years

Zip codes: 75125.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $42,982 (it was $36,573 in 2000)

Ferris:	$42,982
Texas:	$48,259

Estimated per capita income in 2009: $15,554

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Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $88,858 (it was $51,000 in 2000)

Ferris:	$88,858
Texas:	$125,800

Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $105,336; Detached houses: $101,988; Townhouses or other attached units: $79,385; Mobile homes: $173,203

Median gross rent in 2009: $781.

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White alone - 1,192 (48.8%)
Hispanic - 750 (30.7%)
Black alone - 461 (18.9%)
Two or more races - 29 (1.2%)
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone - 7 (0.3%)
Asian alone - 2 (0.08%)

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Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Ferris: 84.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (9.2%), Irish (5.4%), German (5.4%), English (4.9%), Subsaharan African (1.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 472 feet

Land area: 3.11 square miles.

Population density: 830 people per square mile

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For population 25 years and over in Ferris:

High school or higher: 63.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 3.4%
Unemployed: 4.8%
Mean travel time to work (commute): 32.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Ferris city:

Never married: 27.0%
Now married: 49.1%
Separated: 3.2%
Widowed: 8.8%
Divorced: 11.9%

176 residents are foreign born (8.1% Latin America).

This city:	8.1%
Texas:	13.9%

According to our research there were 19 registered sex offenders living in Ferris, Texas in July 2011
The ratio of number of residents in Ferris to the number of sex offenders is 136 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $1,583 (1.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $1,327 (1.8%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Mesquite, TX (17.5 miles , pop. 124,523).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Dallas, TX (19.6 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Wilmer, TX (2.0 miles ), Palmer, TX (2.7 miles ), Pecan Hill, TX (2.8 miles ), Lancaster, TX (2.8 miles ), Hutchins, TX (2.8 miles ), Red Oak, TX (2.9 miles ), Combine, TX (3.1 miles ), Seagoville, TX (3.3 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

1996: 7 buildings, average cost: $44,300
1997: 5 buildings, average cost: $73,400
1998: 3 buildings, average cost: $49,300
1999: 4 buildings, average cost: $60,000
2000: 6 buildings, average cost: $73,000
2001: 6 buildings, average cost: $107,500
2002: 9 buildings, average cost: $127,100
2003: 12 buildings, average cost: $101,200
2004: 3 buildings, average cost: $171,700
2005: 30 buildings, average cost: $101,500
2006: 42 buildings, average cost: $141,300
2007: 18 buildings, average cost: $162,600
2008: 4 buildings, average cost: $149,700
2009: 4 buildings, average cost: $139,300
2010: 4 buildings, average cost: $131,500

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Latitude: 32.54 N, Longitude: 96.67 W

Area codes: 972, 469

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Unemployment in March 2011:

Here:	8.1%
Texas:	8.1%

Unemployment by year (%)

Type	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
Crime in Ferris by Year
Murders	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	2
per 100,000	0.0	88.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	42.3	0.0	0.0	76.6	76.5
Rapes	1	2	0	2	0	1	1	2	3	1
per 100,000	45.0	88.0	0.0	86.5	0.0	42.3	41.4	78.8	114.9	38.2
Robberies	4	2	1	2	2	1	5	0	0	2
per 100,000	179.9	88.0	44.3	86.5	85.4	42.3	207.1	0.0	0.0	76.5
Assaults	6	0	6	1	5	2	4	9	4	2
per 100,000	269.8	0.0	265.6	43.2	213.4	84.6	165.7	354.5	153.2	76.5
Burglaries	17	16	16	17	17	28	48	34	29	17
per 100,000	764.4	704.2	708.3	735.0	725.6	1184.9	1988.4	1339.1	1110.7	649.8
Thefts	64	63	66	54	54	50	96	72	48	50
per 100,000	2877.7	2772.9	2921.6	2334.6	2304.7	2116.0	3976.8	2835.8	1838.4	1911.3
Auto thefts	4	5	5	13	2	4	14	8	7	2
per 100,000	179.9	220.1	221.3	562.0	85.4	169.3	580.0	315.1	268.1	76.5
Arson	1	1	4	4	0	1	1	2	2	1
per 100,000	45.0	44.0	177.1	172.9	0.0	42.3	41.4	78.8	76.6	38.2
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1)	338.0	466.0	259.1	303.5	225.5	340.4	489.1	378.7	463.7	361.6

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Crime in Ferris detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 10 (6 officers).

Officers per 1,000 residents here:	2.29
Texas average:	2.20

Population change in the 1990s: -229 (-9.5%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)

Males Females

Construction (22%)
Retail trade (18%)
Manufacturing (13%)
Educational services (11%)
Administrative and support and waste management services (8%)
Wholesale trade (7%)
Transportation and warehousing (5%)

Health care and social assistance (22%)
Retail trade (19%)
Educational services (18%)
Manufacturing (9%)
Finance and insurance (7%)
Transportation and warehousing (5%)
Accommodation and food services (4%)

Most common occupations (%)

Males Females

Metal workers and plastic workers (8%)
Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (8%)
Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7%)
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6%)
Entertainers and performers, sports, and related workers (4%)
Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (4%)

Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (8%)
Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6%)
Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6%)
Other production occupations including supervisors (6%)
Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
Customer service representatives (5%)
Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (4%)

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Tornado activity:

Ferris-area historical tornado activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 260% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/25/1994, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 6.6 miles away from the Ferris city center killed 3 people and injured 48 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 5/26/1976, a category F4 tornado 31.3 miles away from the city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Ferris-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 87% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/31/1997 at 03:26:41, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 60.5 miles away from the city center
On 10/31/2008 at 05:01:54, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 29.6 miles away from Ferris center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Ellis County (13) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 7

Causes of natural disasters: Fires: 5, Hurricanes: 4, Floods: 3, Tornadoes: 3, Storms: 3, Other: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

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Hospitals/medical centers near Ferris:

PARKLAND HEALTH AND HOSPITAL SYSTEM (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - Hospital District or Authority, provides emergency services, about 12 miles away; DALLAS, TX)
PINE CREEK MEDICAL CENTER LLP (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - Federal, provides emergency services, about 12 miles away; DALLAS, TX)
ENNIS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 15 miles away; ENNIS, TX)

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Amtrak station near Ferris:

19 miles: DALLAS (400 S. HOUSTON ST.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ferris:

Mountain View College (about 20 miles; Dallas, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,181)
Eastfield College (about 20 miles; Mesquite, TX; FT enrollment: 3,140)
Dallas Baptist University (about 21 miles; Dallas, TX; FT enrollment: 2,798)
Southern Methodist University (about 23 miles; Dallas, TX; FT enrollment: 8,121)
Lincoln College of Technology (about 26 miles; Grand Prairie, TX; FT enrollment: 2,018)
Richland College (about 28 miles; Dallas, TX; FT enrollment: 5,192)
North Lake College (about 30 miles; Irving, TX; FT enrollment: 3,496)

Public high school in Ferris:

FERRIS High School (Students: 566; Location: 1002 E 8TH ST; Grades: 9-12; Our rating: 44)

Public elementary/middle schools in Ferris:

HAZEL INGRAM ELEMENTARY (Students: 526; Location: 600 S CENTRAL; Grades: EE-1; Our rating: 74)
FERRIS INTERMEDIATE (Students: 483; Location: 601 W F M 664; Grades: 4-6; Our rating: 61)
LUCY MAE MCDONALD ELEMENTARY (Students: 329; Location: 500 FM 983; Grades: 2-3; Our rating: 74)
FERRIS Junior High School (Students: 327; Location: 301 E FIFTH ST; Grades: 7-8; Our rating: 35)

Private elementary/middle school in Ferris:

FERRIS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 13; Location: 425 W 6TH ST; Grades: KG - 3)

See full list of schools located in Ferris, School District: FERRIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Library in Ferris:

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $110,856; Location: 514 S MABLE ST; 15,105 books; 209 audio materials; 2,046 video materials; 50 state licensed databases; 38 print serial subscriptions)

User submitted facts and corrections:

a new highschool is being built in Ferris. it is expected to be finished by 2007. the old highschool will become the new junior high and the old junior high will become the administrative building. added by stacy-jean

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Churches in Ferris include: Ferris Street Church of Christ (A), Mount Hored Baptist Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Old Cemetery (1), Ferris Park Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Ferris: Ferris Memorial Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Courts: Ferris Municipal Court (104 South Central Street), Ferris City - Municipal Court (100 Town Plaza).

Ellis County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI CO SO₂ NO₂ Ozone PM₁₀ PM_2.5

Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 32.2. This is about average.

City:	32.2
U.S.:	32.0

Lead (Pb) [µ/m³] level in 2004 was 0.00931. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 15.4 miles away from the city center.

City:	0.00931
U.S.:	0.05378

Sulfur Dioxide (SO₂) [ppb] level in 2010 was 0.542. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 20.5 miles away from the city center.

City:	0.542
U.S.:	2.433

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO₂) [ppb] level in 2010 was 7.20. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 7.7 miles away from the city center.

City:	7.20
U.S.:	9.39

Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 27.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 7.7 miles away from the city center.

City:	27.2
U.S.:	28.3

Particulate Matter (PM₁₀) [µ/m³] level in 2010 was 21.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 13.1 miles away from the city center.

City:	21.0
U.S.:	22.1

Particulate Matter (PM_2.5) [µ/m³] level in 2010 was 9.84. This is about average. Closest monitor was 13.1 miles away from the city center.

City:	9.84
U.S.:	9.59

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 21.2%
(9.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 30.8% for Black residents, 32.4% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for American Indian residents, 0.0% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 47.0% for other race residents, 16.7% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:

This city:	3.1 people
Texas:	2.7 people

Percentage of family households:

This city:	73.1%
Whole state:	71.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This city:	5.1%
Whole state:	4.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)

Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
Gay men: 0.1% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Ferris, TX

67 people in nursing homes

Ferris compared to Texas state average:

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Median house value below state average.
Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
Median age significantly below state average.
Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
Length of stay since moving in below state average.
Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
Number of college students below state average.

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Banks with branches in Ferris (2011 data):

Commercial State Bank: Ferris Branch at 200 South I-45, branch established on 01/23/1906. Info updated 11/03/2006: Bank assets: $5.8 mil, Deposits: $5.1 mil, headquarters in Palmer, TX, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Palmer Bancshares, Inc.

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)

Ferris mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

Utility gas (54%)
Electricity (45%)
No fuel used (1%)
Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)

2004 Presidential Election results in Ellis County Texas:

2008 Presidential Election results in Ellis County Texas:

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Religion statistics for Ferris:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 57.96%

Here		58.0%
USA		50.2%

Adherents

Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

Name	Southern Baptist Convention	Catholic Church	United Methodist Church	Baptist Missionary Association of America	Churches of Christ
Adherents	33.6%	25.0%	12.2%	11.1%	4.6%
Congregations	21.3%	2.8%	15.6%	10.6%	12.8%

Name	Assemblies of God	Presbyterian Church (USA)	Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)	Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)	Other
Adherents	4.0%	1.6%	1.3%	1.3%	5.4%
Congregations	10.6%	4.3%	1.4%	3.5%	17.0%

Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 17

Here:	1.19 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:	1.47 / 10,000 pop.

Number of supercenters and club stores: 1

This county:	0.07 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:	0.14 / 10,000 pop.

Number of convenience stores (no gas): 14

Ellis County:	0.98 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:	1.11 / 10,000 pop.

Number of convenience stores (with gas): 56

This county:	3.92 / 10,000 pop.
State:	3.95 / 10,000 pop.

Number of full-service restaurants: 65

Ellis County:	4.55 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:	6.13 / 10,000 pop.

Adult diabetes rate:

Ellis County:	8.3%
State:	8.9%

Adult obesity rate:

Here:	29.1%
State:	26.6%

Low-income preschool obesity rate:

This county:	16.4%
Texas:	15.7%

Function	Full-time employees	Monthly full-time payroll	Average yearly full-time wage	Part-time employees	Monthly part-time payroll
Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Financial Administration	3	$8,880	$35,520	0	$0
Other Government Administration	3	$12,069	$48,276	0	$0
Judicial and Legal	1	$2,265	$27,180	1	$751
Police Protection - Officers	7	$22,372	$38,352	0	$0
Police - Other	4	$8,451	$25,353	1	$321
Firefighters	1	$3,883	$46,596	6	$6,210
Fire - Other	0	$0		4	$4,014
Streets and Highways	2	$4,698	$28,188	0	$0
Sewerage	1	$1,731	$20,772	0	$0
Water Supply	3	$9,646	$38,584	0	$0
Local Libraries	1	$2,017	$24,204	1	$1,262
Other and Unallocable	2	$5,639	$33,834	2	$1,853
Totals for Government	28	$81,651	$34,993	15	$14,411

Ferris government finances in 2002:

Charges - Sewerage: $249,000 ($96.47)
All Other: $8,000 ($3.10)
Current Operations - Police Protection: $371,000 ($143.74)
Regular Highways: $247,000 ($95.70)

Fire Protection: $216,000 ($83.69)

Water Utilities: $184,000 ($71.29)

Financial Administration: $168,000 ($65.09)

Sewerage: $147,000 ($56.95)

Libraries: $68,000 ($26.35)

Parks & Recreation: $7,000 ($2.71)
General - Interest on Debt: $0 ($0.00)
Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $248,000 ($96.09)
Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Water Utilities: $248,000 ($96.09)
Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $14,000 ($5.42)
Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $473,000 ($183.26)
Revenue - Water Utilities: $348,000 ($134.83)
State Intergovernmental - General Support: $33,000 ($12.79)
Tax - Property: $606,000 ($234.79)
Total General Sales: $123,000 ($47.66)

Public Utilities: $122,000 ($47.27)
Total Salaries & Wages: $614,000 ($237.89)
Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $15,000 ($5.81)

10.22% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($43,494 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	10.22%
Texas average:	8.37%

0.05% of residents moved from foreign countries ($127 average AGI)
Ellis County:
0.05%
Texas average:
0.20%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:

from Dallas County, TX	4.23% ($46,611 average AGI)
from Tarrant County, TX	1.12% ($49,751)
from Navarro County, TX	0.35% ($30,703)

7.97% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($35,706 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	7.97%
Texas average:	7.44%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:

to Dallas County, TX	2.43% ($29,323 average AGI)
to Tarrant County, TX	0.91% ($35,199)
to Navarro County, TX	0.40% ($31,130)

Strongest AM radio stations in Ferris:

KSKY (660 AM; 20 kW; BALCH SPRINGS, TX; Owner: BISON MEDIA, INC.)
KRLD (1080 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY BROADCASTING L.P.)
WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
KDFT (540 AM; 1 kW; FERRIS, TX; Owner: WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
KFXR (1190 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
KHCK (1480 AM; 5 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: KMRT-AM LICENSE CORPORATION)
KZMP (1540 AM; 50 kW; UNIVERSITY PARK, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
KESS (1270 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: KESS-AM LICENSE CORP.)
KBIS (1150 AM; 25 kW; HIGHLAND PARK, TX; Owner: DALLAS AM RADIO PARTNERS, L.P.)
KAHZ (1360 AM; 50 kW; HURST, TX)
KGGR (1040 AM; daytime; 5 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: MORTENSON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
KRVA (1600 AM; 5 kW; COCKRELL HILL, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
KAAM (770 AM; 10 kW; GARLAND, TX; Owner: DONTRON, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Ferris:

KRBV (100.3 FM; DALLAS, TX; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORP. OF FORT WORTH)
KEGL (97.1 FM; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
KLLI (105.3 FM; DALLAS, TX; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF DALLAS)
KOAI (107.5 FM; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: INFINITY KOAI-FM, INC.)
WRR (101.1 FM; DALLAS, TX; Owner: CITY OF DALLAS, TEXAS)
KVIL-FM (103.7 FM; HIGHLAND PARK-DALLAS, TX; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF TEXAS)
KHKS (106.1 FM; DENTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
KZPS (92.5 FM; DALLAS, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
KBFB (97.9 FM; DALLAS, TX; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
KSCS (96.3 FM; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
KKDA-FM (104.5 FM; DALLAS, TX; Owner: SERVICE BROADCASTING I, LTD.)
KLNO (94.1 FM; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: HBC LICENSE CORPORATION)
KCBI (90.9 FM; DALLAS, TX; Owner: CRISWELL CENTER FOR BIBLICAL STUDIES)
KLUV-FM (98.7 FM; DALLAS, TX; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF DALLAS)
KDGE (102.1 FM; FORT WORTH-DALLAS, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
KERA (90.1 FM; DALLAS, TX; Owner: NORTH TEXAS PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
KDMX (102.9 FM; DALLAS, TX; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
KVTT (91.7 FM; DALLAS, TX; Owner: RESEARCH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC)
KLTY (94.9 FM; ARLINGTON, TX; Owner: INSPIRATION MEDIA OF TEXAS, LLC)
KNON (89.3 FM; DALLAS, TX; Owner: AGAPE BROADCASTING FOUNDATION, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Ferris:

KTVT (Channel 11; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: CBS STATIONS GROUP OF TEXAS L.P.)
KXAS-TV (Channel 5; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: STATION VENTURE OPERATIONS, LP)
KDTN (Channel 2; DENTON, TX; Owner: NORTH TEXAS PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
KDAF (Channel 33; DALLAS, TX; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION COMPANY)
KDFI (Channel 27; DALLAS, TX; Owner: NEW DMIC, INC.)
KERA-TV (Channel 13; DALLAS, TX; Owner: NORTH TEXAS PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
KMPX (Channel 29; DECATUR, TX; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
KTXA (Channel 21; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: VIACOM TELEVISION STATIONS GROUP OF DALLAS/FORT WORTH L.P.)
KUVN (Channel 23; GARLAND, TX; Owner: KUVN LICENSE PARTNERSHIP, L.P.)
KSTR-TV (Channel 49; IRVING, TX; Owner: TELEFUTURA DALLAS LLC)
KPXD (Channel 68; ARLINGTON, TX; Owner: PAXSON DALLAS LICENSE, INC.)
KXTX-TV (Channel 39; DALLAS, TX; Owner: TELEMUNDO OF TEXAS PARTNERSHIP, LP)
WFAA-TV (Channel 8; DALLAS, TX; Owner: WFAA-TV, L.P.)
KDTX-TV (Channel 58; DALLAS, TX; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING OF TEXAS, INC.)
KDFW (Channel 4; DALLAS, TX; Owner: KDFW LICENSE, INC.)
KJJM-LP (Channel 46; DALLAS/MESQUITE, TX; Owner: JANE McGINNIS)
K26HF (Channel 26; BRITTON, TX; Owner: MAKO COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
KHPK-LP (Channel 28; DE SOTO, TX; Owner: MAKO COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
KATA-LP (Channel 60; MESQUITE, TX; Owner: JANE McGINNIS)
K25FW (Channel 25; CORSICANA, TX; Owner: VENTANA TELEVISION, INC.)
KVFW-LP (Channel 65; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: GERALD BENAVIDES)
KLDT (Channel 55; LAKE DALLAS, TX; Owner: JOHNSON BROADCASTING OF DALLAS, INC.)
KLEG-LP (Channel 44; DALLAS, TX; Owner: DILIP VISWANATH)
KFWD (Channel 52; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: HIC BROADCAST, INC.)
KTAQ (Channel 47; GREENVILLE, TX; Owner: MIKE SIMONS)

Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2009 (per 100,000 population)

Ferris, Texas:

Fatal accident count: 24
Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 33
Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 4
Fatalities: 28
Persons involved in fatal accidents: 50
Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 2

Texas average:

Fatal accident count: 170
Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 258
Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 48
Fatalities: 187
Persons involved in fatal accidents: 446
Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 24

See more detailed statistics of Ferris fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2009 here

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

63 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Ferris)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

201 S Church St (Lat: 32.533472 Lon: -96.659722), Call Sign: KJP323
Assigned Frequencies: 46.5200 MHz, 155.835 MHz, 158.955 MHz
Grant Date: 10/02/1996, Expiration Date: 10/30/2001, Cancellation Date: 03/31/2002
Registrant: City Of Ferris, 201 S Church St, Ferris, TX 75125, Phone: (214) 544-2225
680 N I45 (Lat: 32.531250 Lon: -96.657778), Structure height: 41 m, Call Sign: WNZN454
Assigned Frequencies: 155.880 MHz
Grant Date: 03/24/1997, Expiration Date: 05/26/2002, Cancellation Date: 09/29/2002
Registrant: City Of Ferris, 100 Town Plz, Ferris, TX 75125, Phone: (214) 225-3779
201 S Church St (Lat: 32.533472 Lon: -96.659722), Call Sign: WSB933, Licensee ID: L00881179
Assigned Frequencies: 155.370 MHz
Grant Date: 10/02/2004, Expiration Date: 10/19/2014
Registrant: City Of Ferris, 201 S Church St, Ferris, TX 75125, Phone: (214) 544-2233
WESTERN WT, 1040 Western Hills Street (Lat: 32.537500 Lon: -96.678056), Type: Tank, Structure height: 45 m, Overall height: 48 m, Call Sign: WPNU513
Assigned Frequencies: 155.325 MHz
Grant Date: 06/30/2004, Expiration Date: 06/22/2014, Certifier: Eddie Duran
Registrant: Washington Radio Reports, 1588 Fairfield Road Ste 7, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-0668, Fax: (717) 334-6440, Email:
1.75 Mi Nne (Lat: 32.561806 Lon: -96.641944), Call Sign: KTL329, Licensee ID: L00056946
Assigned Frequencies: 47.9600 MHz, 48.4000 MHz
Grant Date: 08/08/2001, Expiration Date: 07/30/2011
Registrant: Trinity River Authority Of Texas, Arlington, TX 76004, Phone: (214) 263-2251
Lat: 32.541806 Lon: -96.697194, Call Sign: WPRW451
Assigned Frequencies: 462.462 MHz, 467.462 MHz, 462.387 MHz
Grant Date: 02/28/2001, Expiration Date: 02/28/2011, Certifier: Signature On File
Registrant: Cara Enterprises, Salt Lake City, UT 84117-0503, Phone: (801) 278-9728, Email:
Lat: 32.540833 Lon: -96.658333, Call Sign: WQFX810
Assigned Frequencies: 154.055 MHz, 155.880 MHz
Grant Date: 11/01/2006, Expiration Date: 11/01/2016, Certifier: R. C. Nettles
Registrant: Comtex Communications, 601 Ferris, Waxahachie, TX 75165, Phone: (972) 938-1980, Fax: (972) 938-9247, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

24 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Ferris)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

Aircraft: 210L (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 87 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 1177Q , Serial Number: 21059677, Year manufactured: 1972, Airworthiness Date: 09/01/1972
Registrant (Individual): Buddy Dba Jeffers, Po Box 457, Ferris, TX 75125, Other Owners: Farms Jeffers
Aircraft: AVENTURA (Category: Amphibian, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: BOMBARDIER ROTAX (ALL) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 1317L , Serial Number: AP2A0009, Year manufactured: 1996, Airworthiness Date: 04/10/1996
Registrant (Co-Owned): Gary W Loyd, 900 Wickliffe Rd, Ferris, TX 75125, Other Owners: Matthew G Loyd
Aircraft: HELICYCLE (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: AMA/EXPR UNKNOWN ENG (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 427BJ , Serial Number: 02-08 T1, Year manufactured: 2004, Airworthiness Date: 07/21/2006
Registrant (Individual): Robert Lynn Darling, 615 E 8th St, Ferris, TX 75125
Aircraft: PA-30 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 139 mph), Engine: LYCOMING IO-320 SERIES (150 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 7528Y , Serial Number: 30-593, Year manufactured: 1964, Airworthiness Date: 10/13/1964
Registrant (Individual): Alton J Burch, 821 Ewing Rd, Ferris, TX 75125
Aircraft: PA-30 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 139 mph), Engine: Reciprocating
N-Number: 8769Y , Serial Number: 301925
Registrant (Individual): Robert P Cretney, 428 Mcdaniel Rd, Ferris, TX 75125
Aircraft: 182M (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 119 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 91799 , Serial Number: 18259915, Year manufactured: 1969, Airworthiness Date: 11/26/1969
Registrant (Individual): Kenneth A Jones, 673 Wester Rd, Ferris, TX 75125

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

Fire: 90
Hazardous Condition: 56
Service Call: 33
Good Intent Call: 16

Incident types - Ferris

See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Ferris, TX

Name	Count	Lived (average)
Most common first names in Ferris, TX among deceased individuals
James	44	73.3 years
Robert	33	71.3 years
John	31	76.2 years
Mary	29	80.1 years
William	27	71.5 years
Willie	25	70.6 years
Charles	18	66.7 years
George	14	79.3 years
Henry	12	79.3 years
Joe	12	71.6 years

Last name	Count	Lived (average)
Most common last names in Ferris, TX among deceased individuals
Johnson	22	72.4 years
Smith	20	78.0 years
Davis	17	81.9 years
Jones	15	75.7 years
Jackson	13	68.9 years
Adams	12	75.4 years
Hamm	12	77.0 years
Green	11	74.8 years
Wright	11	78.7 years
Wickliffe	10	78.5 years

Businesses in Ferris, TX

FedEx: 1
Jack In The Box: 1
U-Haul: 1

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