Vienna, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Dooly County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,879 Population 519/sq mi density
$56,351 Median Income $20,369 per capita
$97,300 Home Value $96,542 Zillow
$787 Median Rent 18.1% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$56,351 median income, 11.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,300 home value, $787/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Vienna, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,351
25% below
$20,369 per capita
Home Value
$97,300
65% below
Zillow: $96,542
Median Rent
$787/mo
32% below
18.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.0%
73% below
73.5% high school+
Unemployment
11.8%
228% above
29.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.2%
35% above
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Vienna Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Vienna's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
75%
Home Value
35%
Rent
68%
Poverty
234%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
328%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Vienna a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Vienna residents earn a median household income of $56,351 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,369. The unemployment rate stands at 11.8% (228% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 230 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Vienna is $97,300 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $96,542. Median rent is $787/month, with 18.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Education

9.0% of adults in Vienna hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 73.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Vienna has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,879
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density519/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born7.5%
Veterans1.8%

Economy

D
Median Income$56,351
Per Capita$20,369
Unemployment11.8%
Poverty29.0%
County GDP$413M
Avg Weekly Wage$916

Housing

A+
Home Value$97,300
Rent$787
Ownership35.5%
Zillow$96,542
Housing Units1,342
Rent Burden18.1%

Health

Obesity43.2%
Diabetes16.2%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death13,389/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain50.1 in/yr
Elevation329 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+73.5%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score3.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 46%
Commute20 min
Broadband60.9%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Vienna was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Middle Georgia Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.494 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.