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Fernan Lake, ID

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Fernan Lake - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

138
Residents
$118,750
Median income
$598,700
Median home
$1,547
Median rent (state)

Fernan Lake - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Fernan Lake places in the 87th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

87th
percentile, household income
89th
percentile, home value
61st
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Fernan Lake, ID

Fernan Lake is a small town in Idaho, home to 138 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Fernan Lake brings in $118,750 a year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 2.1%. Home values in Fernan Lake run a median of $598,700, and the median resident age is 62.0 years. Educational attainment runs 54.0% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 40.2% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 0 residential units authorized here in 2024 (No Permits).

Living costs in Idaho run below the national norm: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Idaho scores 95.5 (Below Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,547 per month. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Idaho run around $170, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 79.0 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (High).

Population

138 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Idaho

Median Household Income

$118,750 /yr

Poverty 2.1%

Cost of Living Index (state)

95.5 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Idaho average

How does Fernan Lake compare to other US cities?

Fernan Lake measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 87% higher than other cities
Home value 89% pricier than other cities
Median rent 61% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Fernan Lake's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Idaho, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

87thIncome percentile

87th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Fernan Lake's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$598,700 11th percentile more affordable than 11% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). This entry sits in this band. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Fernan Lake $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Fernan Lake, ID Fernan Lake, ID's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Fernan Lake, ID-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Fernan Lake, ID median $118,750/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Fernan Lake, ID's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Fernan Lake, ID. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 54.0%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 2.1%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 40.2%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
138
Median Income
$118,750
Median Home Value
$598,700
Median Age
62.0
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Labor force participation
40.2%
Bachelor's Degree+
54.0%

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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162 residents164 residents166 residents168 residents170 residents 202020212022202320242025 169 residents 163 residents ▼ -3.6%
Fernan Lake's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

Total Permits (2024)
0
housing units authorized
Single-Family
0
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 0
2020 0
2021 0
2022 0
2023 0
2024 0

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
80.0%
Carpool
6.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
2.0%
Work from Home
10.0%
Other
2.0%

Based on 50 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Idaho - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$80
avg/month
Natural Gas
$50
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$40
avg/month
Total Utilities
$170
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Idaho state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Idaho state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Fernan Lake sits in

Cost of Living Index
95.5
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,547/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
79.0 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Idaho

Bovill
136 people
De Smet
134 people
Elk River
133 people
Minidoka
132 people
Conkling Park
131 people
Leadore
145 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Fernan Lake's 138 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Black Springs, AR
138 people
Winchester, AR
138 people
East Nicolaus, CA
138 people
Hypericum, CA
138 people
Las Flores CDP (Tehama County), CA
138 people
Olancha, CA
138 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Fernan Lake's $118,750 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Redstone Arsenal, AL
$118,750 median income
Beverly Shores, IN
$118,750 median income
Solway, MN
$118,750 median income
Rutgers University-Busch Campus, NJ
$118,750 median income
Duck, NC
$118,750 median income
Yardley, PA
$118,750 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Fernan Lake, ID Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Fernan Lake, ID - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 83.3% 13.0% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 1.4% White 83.3% Black or African American 0.7% Asian 1.4% American Indian 0.7% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.7% Two or more races 13.0% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Fernan Lake compares to nearby Idaho cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Fernan Lake (this city) 138 $118,750
Bovill 136 $34,750
De Smet 134 $44,792
Elk River 133 $63,125
Census ACS 5-year FIPS ID Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Fernan Lake, ID?

What is the population of Fernan Lake, ID? +

The population of Fernan Lake, ID stands at 138 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Fernan Lake, ID? +

In Fernan Lake, the typical household earns $118,750 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Fernan Lake? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Fernan Lake; the closest available measure is the Idaho state average, a cost of living index of 95.5 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Idaho vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Fernan Lake, ID? +

A typical home in Fernan Lake is worth $598,700, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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