Vivian, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Jones County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
39 Population 23/sq mi density
$58,000 Median Income $29,533 per capita
47°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
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
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
47°F

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%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Vivian a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
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.

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 47°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population39
Median Age60.0 yrs
Density23/mi²
Male / Female39% / 62%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

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%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain19.7 in/yr
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%
Broadband79.2%
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.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.