At a Glance
Median Income
$48,750
$19,128 per capita
Violent Crime
218/100K
1,854/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
80.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
23.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
261 sunny days/yr
How Vista Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Vista's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Vista a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Vista residents earn a median household income of $48,750 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,128. 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.
Safety & Crime
Vista reports 218 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,854/100K.
Education
16.1% of adults in Vista hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
80.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vista has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population46
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density354/mi²
Male / Female57% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans31.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$19,128
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership72.2%
Zillow$120,767
Housing Units11
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
F
Violent218/100K
Property1,854/100K
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking23.2%
Heart Disease7.3%
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days261/yr
Rain41.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation876 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+80.6%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute9 min
Broadband18.0%
EV Stations1
Did You Know?
The median home in Vista was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Sedalia Regional (56 miles).
17.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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