Virgil, KS

Kansas

Virgil is a small town in Kansas with a population of 26. Residents earn $45,833 per year, which is 39% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
26 Population 46/sq mi density
$45,833 Median Income $38,488 per capita
$22,900 Home Value
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$45,833 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$22,900 home value
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $45,833
39% lower than US avg
Home Value $22,900
92% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.4%
54% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.7%
38% lower than US avg

How Virgil Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population26
Median Age67.5 yrs
Density46/mi²
Male / Female31% / 69%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans26.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$45,833
Per Capita$38,488
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$209M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$22,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
AQI39 (Good)
Rain40.0 in/yr
Elevation997 ft (304 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.80

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute26 min
Broadband20.0%
Libraries4

Is Virgil a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Virgil receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Virgil offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Virgil is $45,833, 39% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Virgil is $22,900, 92% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

15.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Virgil experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches, including 8.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Virgil has a population of 26 with a density of 46 people per square mile. The median age is 67.5 years, 74% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

26
Total Population
46
People / sq mi
67.5yrs
Median Age
74% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 30.8%
Female 69.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Virgil vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Virgil vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Virgil is $45,833, which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Virgil vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$45,833
39% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,488
Avg Weekly Wage$739
IRS Avg AGI$54,787

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.7%
38% below US avg
Establishments (County)206
County GDP$209M

Business (County)

Restaurants12
Healthcare11
Retail26
Manufacturing4

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,920
17% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate12.75%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.1 min
Drive Alone61.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home23.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Virgil is $22,900, 92% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$22,900
92% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$702
1 Bedroom$753
2 Bedrooms$947
3 Bedrooms$1,223
4 Bedrooms$1,397

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,920
17% below US avg
Effective Rate12.75%
Virgil has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.3°F
2% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.0 inches
5% above US avg
Snowfall8.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation997 ft (304 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density46/sq mi
Coordinates37.9805°N, 96.0112°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS20073
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 15.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 61-point margin. 20.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 79.7%
D 18.8%

Winner: Republican by 61 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.4%
54% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.80
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density46/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access20.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities11
Restaurants12
Retail Stores26

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.1 min
Drive Alone61.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home23.1%

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