At a Glance
Median Income
$74,583
$31,268 per capita
Home Value
$82,900
Zillow: $224,675
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
16.4% smoking rate
How Vining Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Vining's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Vining a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Vining residents earn a median household income of $74,583 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,268. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 699 business establishments, including 47 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Vining is $82,900 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $224,675. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
13.6% of adults in Vining hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 39.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population66
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density120/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$74,583
Per Capita$31,268
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,654M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,108
Housing
A+
Home Value$82,900
Rent
Ownership96.3%
Zillow$224,675
Housing Units38
Rent Burden24.9%
Health
Obesity40.5%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,568/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain39.4 in/yr
Elevation853 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute30 min
Broadband77.8%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Vining was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is The Eastern Iowa (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.