At a Glance
Median Income
$78,750
$32,962 per capita
Home Value
$98,800
Zillow: $119,208
Median Rent
$785/mo
19.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
300/100K
2,790/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Virden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Virden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Virden a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Virden residents earn a median household income of $78,750 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,962. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,970 business establishments, including 544 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Virden is $98,800 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $119,208. Median rent is $785/month, with 19.0% 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 1952.
Safety & Crime
Virden reports 300 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 21% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,790/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
12.9% of adults in Virden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Virden has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population3,165
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density1,675/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$78,750
Per Capita$32,962
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$15,669M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,334
Housing
A+
Home Value$98,800
Rent$785
Ownership69.7%
Zillow$119,208
Housing Units1,411
Rent Burden19.0%
Crime
F
Violent300/100K
Property2,790/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault180/100K
Burglary450/100K
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,880/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain38.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation676 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute23 min
Broadband84.9%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Virden was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 544 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.
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