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Ferron, UT
City in Emery County, Utah.
Population
1,517
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
644
ZIP codes
0
Ferron and its ZIP codes
Ferron at a glance
- Ferron is about 16 times as dense as Utah as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $70,947 a year, 25% less than the Utah figure of $95,166.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $216,000 (56% below Utah) and median rent is $543 a month.
Local data for Ferron, UT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ferron, UT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,947
Poverty rate
17.7%
Median home value
$216,000
Median rent
$543/mo
Homeownership
68.6%
Bachelor's or higher
20.4%
Median age
28.5
Average commute
25.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (138), Swedish Americans (70), Norwegian Americans (67).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Emery County. PPP loans are for Ferron.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,000
3,628 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,291
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$94.19M
FY 2026, $9,587 per person
How people get to work
Ferron, UT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.9%
- Carpooled4.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home17.0%
Average one-way commute: 25.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ferron, UT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
186
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
8
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 14°F
8.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ferron, UT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.2%
U.S. 33.3% -1.1 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
12.8%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near Ferron
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ClawsonTown | 4 mi | 1 |
| OrangevilleCity | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| Castle DaleCity | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| EmeryTown | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| HuntingtonCity | 19 mi | 2.3 |
| ClevelandTown | 23 mi | 0.9 |
| ElmoTown | 27 mi | 0.7 |
| MantiCity | 29 mi | 3.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ferron, UT in?
- Ferron is in Emery County, Utah.
- What is the population of Ferron, UT?
- About 1,517 people live in Ferron, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ferron?
- Nearby places include Clawson (4 mi), Orangeville (11 mi), Castle Dale (11 mi), Emery (13 mi), Huntington (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023