At a Glance
Median Income
$74,750
$43,090 per capita
Home Value
$130,000
Zillow: $261,017
Violent Crime
252/100K
3,455/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.6%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
200 sunny days/yr
How Viking Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Viking's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Viking a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Viking residents earn a median household income of $74,750 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,090. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 348 business establishments, including 22 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Viking is $130,000 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,017. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Safety & Crime
Viking reports 252 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 34% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,455/100K.
Education
18.6% of adults in Viking hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Viking has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C).
Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population120
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density231/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans98.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$74,750
Per Capita$43,090
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$439M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,089
Housing
A+
Home Value$130,000
Rent
Ownership98.1%
Zillow$261,017
Housing Units52
Rent Burden27.3%
Crime
F
Violent252/100K
Property3,455/100K
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,947/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days200/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,069 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.6%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute21 min
Broadband53.0%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Viking was built in 1949.
27.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Thief River Falls Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.384 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.