At a Glance
Median Income
$22,675
$15,971 per capita
Home Value
$55,700
Zillow: $96,134
Median Rent
$706/mo
33.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.4%
84.5% high school+
Unemployment
13.1%
40.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.9%
29.6% smoking rate
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+
2.5 / 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 13.1% (264% 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 $96,134. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population3,020
Median Age32.1 yrs
Density547/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
F
Median Income$22,675
Per Capita$15,971
Unemployment13.1%
Poverty40.9%
County GDP$17,943M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,112
Housing
A+
Home Value$55,700
Rent$706
Ownership72.1%
Zillow$96,134
Housing Units1,569
Rent Burden33.9%
Health
Obesity48.9%
Diabetes19.3%
Smoking29.6%
Heart Disease9.6%
Premature Death14,193/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain51.4 in/yr
AQI41 (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.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 523 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.