Vienna, SD

South Dakota

Vienna is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 44. Residents earn $34,583 per year, which is 54% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
44 Population 52/sq mi density
$34,583 Median Income $17,225 per capita
$67,500 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
43°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$34,583 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$67,500 home value
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $34,583
54% lower than US avg
Home Value $67,500
76% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.5%
81% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.3%
131% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Vienna Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population44
Median Age30.5 yrs
Density52/mi²
Male / Female71% / 30%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans33.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$34,583
Per Capita$17,225
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$337M
Commute42 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$67,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain24.4 in/yr
Elevation1,837 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.5%
High School+96.8%
School Score5.45

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute42 min
Broadband15.0%
Libraries1

Is Vienna a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Vienna receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, long commute times. Vienna offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Vienna is $34,583, 54% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.3%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Vienna is $67,500, 76% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

6.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Vienna has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Vienna has a population of 44 with a density of 52 people per square mile. The median age is 30.5 years, 22% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

44
Total Population
52
People / sq mi
30.5yrs
Median Age
22% below US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 70.5%
Female 29.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Vienna vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Vienna vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Vienna is $34,583, which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes.

Income: Vienna vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$34,583
54% below US avg
Per Capita Income$17,225
Avg Weekly Wage$899
IRS Avg AGI$72,140

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.3%
131% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)188
County GDP$337M

Business (County)

Restaurants9
Healthcare10
Retail14
Manufacturing11

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time42.0 min
Drive Alone66.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home33.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Vienna is $67,500, 76% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$67,500
76% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$691
1 Bedroom$784
2 Bedrooms$990
3 Bedrooms$1,295
4 Bedrooms$1,540

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Vienna vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.4%
Premature Death4,614/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access36.6%
Healthcare Facilities10

Crime Rates: Vienna vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Safety Score

Vienna has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 24.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average43.1°F
20% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall24.4 inches
36% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,837 ft (560 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density52/sq mi
Coordinates44.7032°N, 97.5000°W
County FIPS46025
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 6.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 52.5-point margin. 15.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75%
D 22.5%

Winner: Republican by 52.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.5%
81% below US avg
High School+96.8%
School Test Score5.45
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density52/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access15.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities10
Restaurants9
Retail Stores14

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute42.0 min
Drive Alone66.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home33.3%

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