At a Glance
Median Income
$75,417
$34,647 per capita
Home Value
$220,200
Zillow: $343,790
Median Rent
$1,048/mo
21.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
41.6%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
0.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
11.4% 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?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Volga residents earn a median household income of $75,417 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,647. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,382 business establishments, including 89 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Volga is $220,200 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $343,790. Median rent is $1,048/month, with 21.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
41.6% of adults in Volga hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% above the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Volga has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population2,246
Median Age29.0 yrs
Density1,953/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$75,417
Per Capita$34,647
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty0.8%
County GDP$3,062M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
Housing
A+
Home Value$220,200
Rent$1,048
Ownership55.7%
Zillow$343,790
Housing Units945
Rent Burden21.9%
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,178/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain25.2 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,632 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.6%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+15.9%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 40%
Commute15 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Volga was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Brookings Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.405 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.