South Dakota · Metropolitan Area
Viborg is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 874. Residents earn $52,794 per year, which is 30% below the national average.
Based on current data, Viborg receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Viborg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Viborg is $52,794, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 17.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Viborg is $140,000, 50% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $635 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Viborg is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 129 per 100,000, 93% below the national average.
23.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Viborg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches, including 30.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 95.2% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.8% |
| 64% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,794 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,656 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $897 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $78,805 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.6% |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 344 |
| County GDP | $613M |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Healthcare | 17 |
| Retail | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,420 |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.87% |
| Commute Time | 25.2 min |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |
| Census Median | $140,000 |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $253,402 |
| Census Median Rent | $635 |
| 45% below US avg |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| Owner-Occupied | 53.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,420 |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.87% |
| Obesity | 34.5% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.0% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.2% |
| Depression | 22.4% |
| Mental Distress | 16.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.8% |
| Premature Death | 6,883/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 36.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 128.7/100K |
| 93% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 128.7/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 46.4°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 26.9 inches |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 30.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,307 ft (398 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,681/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1722°N, 97.0824°W |
| County FIPS | 46125 |
Winner: Republican by 51.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.1% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,681/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Retail Stores | 27 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 25.2 min |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |