At a Glance
Median Income
$22,675
$15,971 per capita
Home Value
$55,700
Zillow: $88,428
Median Rent
$706/mo
33.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
199/100K
1,493/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.4%
84.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
40.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.9%
29.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Vivian Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Vivian's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Vivian a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Vivian residents earn a median household income of $22,675 , which is 70% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,971. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1% (125% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 40.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,917 business establishments, including 523 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Vivian is $55,700 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $88,428. Median rent is $706/month, with 33.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Vivian reports 199 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,493/100K.
Education
5.4% of adults in Vivian hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% below the national average).
84.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vivian has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population3,020
Median Age32.1 yrs
Density547/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
F
Median Income$22,675
Per Capita$15,971
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty40.9%
County GDP$17,943M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,112
Housing
A+
Home Value$55,700
Rent$706
Ownership72.1%
Zillow$88,428
Housing Units1,569
Rent Burden33.9%
Crime
F
Violent199/100K
Property1,493/100K
Health
Obesity48.9%
Diabetes19.3%
Smoking29.6%
Heart Disease9.6%
Premature Death14,193/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain50.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation252 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+84.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute33 min
Broadband72.3%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Vivian was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Shreveport Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.524 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 523 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.
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