At a Glance
Violent Crime
108/100K
352/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.4%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.5%
19.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
291 sunny days/yr
How Verdel Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Verdel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Verdel a Good Place to Live?
D
1.5 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Verdel reports 108 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 352/100K.
Education
11.4% of adults in Verdel hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Verdel has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population36
Median Age60.0 yrs
Density212/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans35.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$38,272
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$140M
Avg Weekly Wage$711
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership76.2%
Zillow$174,912
Housing Units30
Rent Burden27.5%
Crime
F
Violent108/100K
Property352/100K
Health
Obesity42.5%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death9,953/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain28.0 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,272 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+10.8%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 12%
Broadband21.0%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Verdel was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Mitchell Municipal (67 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
47.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.