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Viborg, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Turner County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
874 Population 1,681/sq mi density
$52,794 Median Income $31,656 per capita
$140,000 Home Value $253,402 Zillow
$635 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$52,794 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,000 home value, $635/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Viborg, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,794
30% below
$31,656 per capita
Home Value
$140,000
50% below
Zillow: $253,402
Median Rent
$635/mo
45% below
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
129/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.1%
31% below
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
17.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
291 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
70%
Home Value
50%
Rent
55%
Poverty
142%
Bachelor's
69%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Viborg a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 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 $253,402. 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.

Safety & Crime

Viborg reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 129/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population874
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density1,681/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
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$253,402
Housing Units422
Rent Burden27.7%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property129/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary129/100K

Health

Obesity34.5%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,883/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain26.9 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
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.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.