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Vivian, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Jones County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
39 Population 23/sq mi density
$58,000 Median Income $29,533 per capita
46°F Avg Temperature 261 sunny days/yr
348 Violent Crime/100K 3,108 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
348 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Vivian, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,000
23% below
$29,533 per capita
Violent Crime
348/100K
8% below
3,108/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
69% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.5%
5% below
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
261 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)

Income
77%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
92%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Vivian a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 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 $58,000 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,533. 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 60 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

Vivian reports 348 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 8% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,108/100K.

Education

10.3% of adults in Vivian hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Vivian has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population39
Median Age60.0 yrs
Density23/mi²
Male / Female39% / 62%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans39.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$58,000
Per Capita$29,533
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$85M
Avg Weekly Wage$679

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership83.3%
Zillow$300,384
Housing Units51
Rent Burden16.5%

Crime

F
Violent348/100K
Property3,108/100K

Health

Obesity30.5%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days261/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,897 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 87% / D 11%
Broadband24.0%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Vivian was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Pierre Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.393 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.