Home Value
$313,900
11% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
21.8%
35% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,092
6% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
42.4%
32% higher than US avg
Unemployment
1.1%
69% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
0.6%
95% lower than US avg
How Vera Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population563
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density713/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 73%
Economy
Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$46,379
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty0.6%
County GDP$4,881M
Commute31 min
Housing
Home Value$313,900
Rent$1,092
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity42.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.6%
Heart Disease6.4%
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
AQI45 (Good)
Rain41.0 in/yr
Elevation642 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.8%
High School+77.3%
School Score5.08
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute31 min
Libraries5
Is Vera a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Vera receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Vera has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Vera is $313,900, 11% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,092 per month.
Education
21.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 77.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Climate & Weather
Vera enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches, including 8.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Vera has a population of 563 with a density of 713 people per square mile. The median age is 40.4 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (72.8%), with 24% Hispanic.
Population
40.4yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97.1% |
| 24% above US avg |
| Spanish | 2.9% |
| 78% below US avg |
The median household income in Vera is N/A. The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
Income
| |
| Per Capita Income | $46,379 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,117 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $82,031 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 0.6% |
| 95% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 2,210 |
| County GDP | $4,881M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 118 |
| Healthcare | 198 |
| Retail | 238 |
| Manufacturing | 138 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,102 |
| 17% above US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.31% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 31.2 min |
| Work from Home | 1.4% |
The median home value in Vera is $313,900, 11% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,092 (6% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $313,900 |
| 11% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,092 |
| 6% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 9.0% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $744 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $995 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,297 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,501 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,102 |
| 17% above US avg |
| Effective Rate | 1.31% |
In Vera, 42.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.6% report depression. 28.5% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Vera vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 42.4% |
| 32% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 10.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.3% |
| Asthma | 12.1% |
| COPD | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.5% |
| Depression | 28.6% |
| Mental Distress | 19.3% |
| Physical Distress | 13.8% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 94.0% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 75.8% |
| Premature Death | 8,219/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 58.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 198 |
Crime Rates: Vera vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
Safety Score
Vera has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 61.3°F |
| 14% above US avg |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 41.0 inches |
| 8% above US avg |
| Snowfall | 8.7 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 642 ft (196 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 713/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4526°N, 95.8929°W |
| County FIPS | 40131 |