At a Glance
Median Income
$52,794
$31,656 per capita
Home Value
$140,000
Zillow: $264,936
Median Rent
$635/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.1%
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
17.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
15.5% smoking rate
How Viborg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Viborg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Viborg a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Viborg residents earn a median household income of $52,794 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,656. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 344 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Viborg is $140,000 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $264,936. Median rent is $635/month, with 27.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
23.1% of adults in Viborg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Viborg has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population874
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density1,681/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born5.1%
Veterans10.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$52,794
Per Capita$31,656
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty17.6%
County GDP$613M
Avg Weekly Wage$897
Housing
A+
Home Value$140,000
Rent$635
Ownership53.8%
Zillow$264,936
Housing Units422
Rent Burden27.7%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,883/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain26.9 in/yr
Elevation1,307 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.1%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 23%
Commute25 min
Broadband75.3%
Internet Speed56 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Viborg was founded in 1893.
The median home in Viborg was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.