At a Glance
Median Income
$85,000
$66,903 per capita
Home Value
$163,700
Zillow: $367,095
Median Rent
$617/mo
17.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
123/100K
3,709/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.9%
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.1%
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
276 sunny days/yr
How Vergas Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Vergas's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Vergas 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
Vergas residents earn a median household income of $85,000 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $66,903. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,908 business establishments, including 165 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Vergas is $163,700 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $367,095. Median rent is $617/month, with 17.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Vergas reports 123 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,709/100K.
Education
20.9% of adults in Vergas hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vergas has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C).
Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population241
Median Age55.5 yrs
Density154/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$85,000
Per Capita$66,903
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$3,285M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,000
Housing
A+
Home Value$163,700
Rent$617
Ownership75.7%
Zillow$367,095
Housing Units169
Rent Burden17.5%
Crime
F
Violent123/100K
Property3,709/100K
Health
Obesity32.1%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,919/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain29.5 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,407 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.9%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute24 min
Broadband83.1%
Internet Speed274 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Vergas was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Hector International (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 274 Mbps.
There are 165 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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