At a Glance
Median Income
$32,500
$16,355 per capita
Home Value
$106,300
Zillow: $228,499
Median Rent
$632/mo
29.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.2%
79.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
15.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
22.6% smoking rate
How Viola Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Viola's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Viola a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Viola residents earn a median household income of $32,500 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,355. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 214 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Viola is $106,300 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $228,499. Median rent is $632/month, with 29.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
9.2% of adults in Viola hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
79.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Viola has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population337
Median Age31.3 yrs
Density215/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$32,500
Per Capita$16,355
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty15.1%
County GDP$237M
Avg Weekly Wage$793
Housing
A+
Home Value$106,300
Rent$632
Ownership69.8%
Zillow$228,499
Housing Units175
Rent Burden29.6%
Health
Obesity40.1%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking22.6%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death12,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain49.6 in/yr
Elevation888 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.2%
High School+79.6%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute29 min
Broadband76.2%
Internet Speed55 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Viola was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Sharp County Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.