At a Glance
Median Income
$66,458
$24,668 per capita
Home Value
$82,100
Zillow: $214,770
Median Rent
$665/mo
16.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
76.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
15.6% smoking rate
How Vail Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Vail's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Vail a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Vail residents earn a median household income of $66,458 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,668. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 514 business establishments, including 36 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Vail is $82,100 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $214,770. Median rent is $665/month, with 16.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
15.9% of adults in Vail hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
76.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vail has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population431
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density756/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born13.0%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,458
Per Capita$24,668
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$1,117M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,021
Housing
A+
Home Value$82,100
Rent$665
Ownership92.2%
Zillow$214,770
Housing Units198
Rent Burden16.3%
Health
Obesity41.5%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,563/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain33.6 in/yr
Elevation1,259 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+76.8%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute27 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Vail was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
13.0% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.