At a Glance
Median Income
$41,140
$22,195 per capita
Home Value
$92,200
Zillow: $184,937
Median Rent
$842/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
206/100K
1,778/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
80.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
22.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.3%
26.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Vinita Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Vinita's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Vinita a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Vinita residents earn a median household income of $41,140 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,195. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 432 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Vinita is $92,200 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $184,937. Median rent is $842/month, with 26.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Vinita reports 206 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,778/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
12.3% of adults in Vinita hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
80.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vinita has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population5,229
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density424/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$41,140
Per Capita$22,195
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty22.3%
County GDP$589M
Avg Weekly Wage$876
Housing
A+
Home Value$92,200
Rent$842
Ownership60.2%
Zillow$184,937
Housing Units2,586
Rent Burden26.9%
Crime
F
Violent206/100K
Property1,778/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault131/100K
Burglary524/100K
Health
Obesity44.3%
Diabetes14.9%
Smoking26.7%
Heart Disease8.5%
Premature Death11,484/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain46.6 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation704 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+80.2%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute16 min
Broadband71.3%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Vinita was founded in 1871.
The median home in Vinita was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Grand Lake Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.