At a Glance
Median Income
$41,063
$22,244 per capita
Home Value
$108,900
Zillow: $141,274
Median Rent
$954/mo
33.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
517/100K
3,039/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.4%
84.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
28.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
50.1%
28.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
313 sunny days/yr
How Vinton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Vinton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Vinton 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
Vinton residents earn a median household income of $41,063 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,244. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,056 business establishments, including 460 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Vinton is $108,900 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $141,274. Median rent is $954/month, with 33.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Vinton reports 517 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 36% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,039/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
12.4% of adults in Vinton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
84.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vinton has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population3,245
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density636/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$41,063
Per Capita$22,244
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty28.3%
County GDP$18,357M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,187
Housing
A+
Home Value$108,900
Rent$954
Ownership40.4%
Zillow$141,274
Housing Units1,336
Rent Burden33.3%
Crime
F
Violent517/100K
Property3,039/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault395/100K
Burglary608/100K
Health
Obesity50.1%
Diabetes17.6%
Smoking28.0%
Heart Disease8.9%
Premature Death11,761/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain64.4 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation13 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.4%
High School+84.0%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute34 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Vinton was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Lake Charles Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 460 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.
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