At a Glance
Median Income
$67,500
$36,915 per capita
Home Value
$114,500
Zillow: $169,939
Median Rent
$692/mo
21.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.3%
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
14.5% 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+
3.6 / 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 $67,500 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,915. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 306 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Viola is $114,500 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,939. Median rent is $692/month, with 21.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Education
19.3% of adults in Viola hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Viola has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population942
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density1,121/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born3.7%
Veterans12.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$67,500
Per Capita$36,915
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$590M
Avg Weekly Wage$840
Housing
A+
Home Value$114,500
Rent$692
Ownership92.0%
Zillow$169,939
Housing Units472
Rent Burden21.8%
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,042/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain39.1 in/yr
Elevation784 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Commute21 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Viola was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.