The Town FilesFerriday, Louisiana
Town in Concordia Parish · population 3,189 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $84,800
- Household income
- $28,467
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 27
- Median age
- 35.0
Ferriday is a town of 3,189 people in Concordia Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $84,800, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks better for young professionals than 90% of Louisiana towns.
How Ferriday ranks
Percentile among Louisiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Louisiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Ferriday is worth $84,800, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $28,467, which is more affordable than 52% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $765 a month. 60.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Ferriday | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $84,800 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $765 | $887 |
| Median household income | $28,467 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 60.1% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Ferriday
| People | Ferriday | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.0 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.7% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 29.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.0% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 55.0% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 3.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 23.4 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 75.4% | 84.6% |
Weather in Ferriday
July highs average 89.5°F and January lows 35.9°F. About 60.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 67 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 39 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ferriday since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on September 24, 2005 about 5.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on December 28, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 26 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on December 23, 2014.
Severe weather in Concordia Parish since 1996
Concordia Parish has been included in 37 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
| August 29, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4611: Hurricane Ida |
| August 27, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3568: Tropical Storm Ida |
Jobs and pay in Concordia Parish
Concordia Parish had 5,266 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,993 a year. Unemployment was 4.7% in 2023; in Ferriday itself the ACS puts it at 21.4%.
Public schools in Ferriday
6 public schools with 1,659 students, about 11.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Charter School MST (charter) | K-12 | 500 | 14.7 |
| Ferriday Lower Elementary School | PK-2 | 315 | 13.7 |
| Ferriday High School | 8-12 | 310 | 11.1 |
| Ferriday Junior High School | 6-8 | 250 | 9.3 |
| Ferriday Upper Elementary School | 3-5 | 242 | 11.0 |
| Concordia Education Center | 3-12 | 42 | 7.0 |
Towns near Ferriday
- Vidalia, LA8.3 mi · 4,027 people · home $152,500
- Natchez, MS11.9 mi · 14,520 people · home $119,400
Ferriday questions
Is Ferriday, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Ferriday scores better for retirees than 54% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 40%. 13.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.0).
How much does a house cost in Ferriday?
The median owner-occupied home in Ferriday is valued at $84,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $28,467, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $765 a month.
What is the weather like in Ferriday?
July highs average 89.5°F and January lows 35.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 60.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Ferriday get tornadoes?
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ferriday since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on September 24, 2005. The typical Louisiana town has had 27.
- 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)