At a Glance
Median Income
$58,750
$33,633 per capita
Home Value
$78,000
Zillow: $314,141
Median Rent
$779/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.0%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
18.5% smoking rate
How Volga Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Volga's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Volga a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Volga residents earn a median household income of $58,750 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,633. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 614 business establishments, including 53 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Volga is $78,000 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $314,141. Median rent is $779/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
12.0% of adults in Volga hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Volga has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population255
Median Age49.9 yrs
Density340/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born5.9%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$33,633
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$1,177M
Avg Weekly Wage$987
Housing
A+
Home Value$78,000
Rent$779
Ownership85.2%
Zillow$314,141
Housing Units143
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death6,442/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain38.8 in/yr
Elevation795 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute19 min
Broadband80.0%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Volga was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Monticello Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.