At a Glance
Median Income
$48,594
$27,568 per capita
Home Value
$92,000
Zillow: $125,555
Median Rent
$950/mo
25.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.2%
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
12.0%
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
16.9% smoking rate
How Vergennes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Vergennes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Vergennes a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Vergennes residents earn a median household income of $48,594 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,568. The unemployment rate stands at 12.0% (233% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,137 business establishments, including 133 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Vergennes is $92,000 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $125,555. Median rent is $950/month, with 25.4% 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 1980.
Education
7.2% of adults in Vergennes hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vergennes has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population274
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density783/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$48,594
Per Capita$27,568
Unemployment12.0%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$3,297M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,085
Housing
A+
Home Value$92,000
Rent$950
Ownership69.0%
Zillow$125,555
Housing Units129
Rent Burden25.4%
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,751/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain44.0 in/yr
Elevation392 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.2%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+0.5%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute25 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Vergennes was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Cape Girardeau Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.514 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
25.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 133 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.