At a Glance
Median Income
$67,500
$29,996 per capita
Home Value
$104,300
Zillow: $194,666
Bachelor's Degree+
21.7%
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
8.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
16.9% smoking rate
How Vesta Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Vesta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Vesta a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Vesta residents earn a median household income of $67,500 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,996. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0% (122% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 592 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Vesta is $104,300 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $194,666. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Education
21.7% of adults in Vesta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vesta has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population311
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density778/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$67,500
Per Capita$29,996
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,490M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,028
Housing
A+
Home Value$104,300
Rent
Ownership96.7%
Zillow$194,666
Housing Units129
Rent Burden25.1%
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,747/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain29.1 in/yr
Elevation1,056 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.7%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute22 min
Broadband83.3%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Vesta was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
5.5% of the population has a disability.