At a Glance
Median Income
$112,500
$23,925 per capita
Home Value
$203,800
Zillow: $217,337
Bachelor's Degree+
36.0%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
11.8%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
15.8% smoking rate
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?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Virden residents earn a median household income of $112,500 , which is 50% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,925. The unemployment rate stands at 11.8% (228% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 624 business establishments, including 69 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Virden is $203,800 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,337. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Education
36.0% of adults in Virden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% above the national average).
97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Virden has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population192
Median Age51.4 yrs
Density914/mi²
Male / Female32% / 68%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$112,500
Per Capita$23,925
Unemployment11.8%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$2,015M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,100
Housing
A+
Home Value$203,800
Rent
Ownership91.1%
Zillow$217,337
Housing Units102
Rent Burden22.9%
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,353/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain10.4 in/yr
Elevation3,771 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.0%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute21 min
Broadband96.7%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Virden was founded in 1916.
The median home in Virden was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Safford Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.