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Fernwood, ID
Census-designated place in Benewah County, Idaho.
Population
0
Land area
1.3sq mi
ZIP codes
0
Fernwood and its ZIP codes
Local data for Fernwood, ID
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Benewah County. PPP loans are for Fernwood.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,784
3,454 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,007
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$108M
FY 2026, $11,290 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Fernwood, ID, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
773
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
49
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 24°F
31.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fernwood, ID, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.9%
U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
18.2%
U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.3%
U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts
Cities near Fernwood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| St. MariesCity | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| BovillCity | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| ParklineCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| DearyCity | 23 mi | 0.7 |
| De SmetCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1 |
| Elk RiverCity | 25 mi | 0.1 |
| PrincetonCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.6 |
| TensedCity | 25 mi | 0.2 |
| Conkling ParkCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1 |
| OnawayCity | 27 mi | 0.1 |
| PotlatchCity | 28 mi | 0.5 |
| PlummerCity | 28 mi | 1.3 |
| PinehurstCity | 30 mi | 1 |
| WardnerCity | 30 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fernwood, ID in?
- Fernwood is in Benewah County, Idaho.
- What is the population of Fernwood, ID?
- About 0 people live in Fernwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fernwood?
- Nearby places include St. Maries (16 mi), Bovill (18 mi), Parkline (21 mi), Deary (23 mi), De Smet (25 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023