At a Glance
Median Income
$40,000
$30,787 per capita
Home Value
$46,000
Zillow: $109,403
Bachelor's Degree+
22.2%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
14.4% smoking rate
How Varina Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Varina's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Varina a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Varina residents earn a median household income of $40,000 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,787. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 265 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Varina is $46,000 , 84% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $109,403. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Education
22.2% of adults in Varina hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Varina has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population31
Median Age60.3 yrs
Density141/mi²
Male / Female65% / 36%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans21.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$40,000
Per Capita$30,787
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$642M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015
Housing
A+
Home Value$46,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$109,403
Housing Units20
Rent Burden23.1%
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,324/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain32.8 in/yr
Elevation1,264 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute14 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Varina was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.