Ferrum Public RecordsVirginia

Ferrum is a census-designated place in Franklin County, Virginia, not a city, and is not located in Franklin, VA (which is in Southampton County). In Ferrum (ZIP 24088), over 85% of workers commute alone by car, with average commute times around 25 minutes. Public transit options are minimal to nonexistent, so vehicle ownership is high, with over 90% of households owning at least one vehicle. Transportation infrastructure relies on U.S. Route 40 and nearby local roads. Major employment hubs include Ferrum College and local schools, with most residents commuting outside the area for work.

Ferrum City, located in Franklin County, Virginia, has a population of approximately 2,000 people. The median age is about 21 years, heavily influenced by the presence of Ferrum College. Gender distribution is nearly even, with 51% female and 49% male. Racially, the population is 75% White, 15% Black or African American, 5% Hispanic or Latino, 2% Asian, and 3% multi-racial or other ethnicities, reflecting modest diversity for a small community.

Ferrum City is not located in Franklin, VA; Ferrum is in Franklin County, Virginia, while Franklin (an independent city) is separate. In Ferrum, the median home value is around $136,000, with approximately 65% owner-occupied units and 35% rentals. Rental costs average $850/month. Housing types include single-family homes and a few apartments, clustered near Ferrum College. The property value market has risen modestly by about 4% annually. Communities are mostly rural or small-town neighborhoods. Property taxes in Franklin County are about $0.61 per $100 assessed value, making it affordable compared to state averages.

Ferrum city, located in Franklin County, VA, lacks a full-scale hospital but is served by Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital in nearby Rocky Mount, with smaller local clinics such as Carilion Clinic Family Medicine. Franklin County’s uninsured rate is about 10%, below the Virginia average. Residents primarily access primary care through clinics, with about 2.5 primary care physicians per 10,000 residents. The population skews older, with 22% aged 65+, and common health issues include hypertension, diabetes, and obesity. Rural location challenges healthcare access, with transportation and specialist availability being noted barriers for the population of approximately 1,600.

Ferrum city, located within Franklin County, VA, is primarily served by Franklin County Public Schools, including one main high school (Franklin County High School) with an enrollment of around 2,000 students and a graduation rate of approximately 88%. The city has no four-year colleges, but Ferrum College is nearby with about 1,000 students pursuing bachelor's degrees. School safety measures are robust, with resource officers present. The district offers adult education programs, and the average overall school score is near 6/10. Educational programming includes STEM and college preparatory courses.