Vining, IA

Iowa

Vining is a small town in Iowa with a population of 66. Residents earn $74,583 per year, which is 1% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
66 Population 120/sq mi density
$74,583 Median Income $31,268 per capita
$82,900 Home Value
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$74,583 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,900 home value
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $74,583
1% lower than US avg
Home Value $82,900
71% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.6%
60% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.5%
3% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.6%
63% lower than US avg

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

People

Population66
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density120/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans57.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$74,583
Per Capita$31,268
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$1,654M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$82,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units38

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain36.0 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation853 ft (260 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute30 min
Broadband27.0%
Libraries3

Is Vining a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Vining receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Vining offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Vining is $74,583, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Vining is $82,900, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Vining experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches, including 27.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Vining has a population of 66 with a density of 120 people per square mile. The median age is 46.5 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.9%), with 6.1% Hispanic.

Population

66
Total Population
120
People / sq mi
46.5yrs
Median Age
20% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 40.9%
Female 59.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Vining vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.7%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.3%
90% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Vining vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Vining is $74,583, which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Vining vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$74,583
1% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,268
Avg Weekly Wage$1,108
IRS Avg AGI$77,315

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
3% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.6%
63% below US avg
Establishments (County)699
County GDP$1,654M

Business (County)

Restaurants47
Healthcare62
Retail80
Manufacturing30

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,683
34% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.65%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.5 min
Drive Alone89.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Vining is $82,900, 71% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$82,900
71% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied96.3%
Housing Units38
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,683
34% above US avg
Effective Rate5.65%
Vining has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 36.0 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.2°F
11% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall36.0 inches
5% below US avg
Snowfall27.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation853 ft (260 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density120/sq mi
Coordinates41.9910°N, 92.3873°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19157
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 13.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 17-point margin. 27.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 57.8%
D 40.8%

Winner: Republican by 17 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.6%
60% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+1.9%
School Test Score5.73
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density120/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access27.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities62
Restaurants47
Retail Stores80

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.5 min
Drive Alone89.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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