At a Glance
Median Income
$45,833
$38,488 per capita
Home Value
$22,900
Zillow: $192,205
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
15.9% smoking rate
How Virgil Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Virgil's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Virgil a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Virgil residents earn a median household income of $45,833 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,488. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 206 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Virgil is $22,900 , 92% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $192,205. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
15.4% of adults in Virgil hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Virgil has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population26
Median Age67.5 yrs
Density46/mi²
Male / Female31% / 69%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$45,833
Per Capita$38,488
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$209M
Avg Weekly Wage$739
Housing
A+
Home Value$22,900
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$192,205
Housing Units30
Rent Burden24.9%
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death10,764/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain37.7 in/yr
Elevation997 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Broadband60.0%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Virgil was built in 1938.
23.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Topeka Regional (70 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
30.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.