At a Glance
Median Income
$61,250
$26,315 per capita
Home Value
$89,000
Zillow: $206,237
Median Rent
$838/mo
16.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.5%
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
13.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
15.6% smoking rate
How Varna Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Varna's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Varna a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Varna residents earn a median household income of $61,250 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,315. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 257 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Varna is $89,000 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $206,237. Median rent is $838/month, with 16.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Education
11.5% of adults in Varna hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Varna has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population425
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density1,417/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$61,250
Per Capita$26,315
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty13.2%
County GDP$687M
Avg Weekly Wage$906
Housing
A+
Home Value$89,000
Rent$838
Ownership85.4%
Zillow$206,237
Housing Units194
Rent Burden16.9%
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,393/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain37.1 in/yr
Elevation725 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute28 min
Broadband78.7%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Varna was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.