At a Glance
Median Income
$86,000
$33,285 per capita
Home Value
$108,700
Zillow: $212,238
Median Rent
$933/mo
14.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
45/100K
1,498/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
260 sunny days/yr
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 $86,000 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,285. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 828 business establishments, including 63 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Viola is $108,700 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $212,238. Median rent is $933/month, with 14.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.
Safety & Crime
Viola reports 45 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,498/100K.
Education
16.7% of adults in Viola hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Viola has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population592
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density592/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$86,000
Per Capita$33,285
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$1,540M
Avg Weekly Wage$905
Housing
A+
Home Value$108,700
Rent$933
Ownership76.3%
Zillow$212,238
Housing Units248
Rent Burden14.7%
Crime
F
Violent45/100K
Property1,498/100K
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death7,508/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.0 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation760 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Commute24 min
Broadband84.5%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Viola was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Tri-County Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.