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Volga, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Brookings County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,246 Population 1,953/sq mi density
$75,417 Median Income $34,647 per capita
$220,200 Home Value $323,488 Zillow
$1,048 Median Rent 21.9% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
121 Violent Crime/100K 1,525 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$75,417 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$220,200 home value, $1,048/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
121 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Volga, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,417
0% below
$34,647 per capita
Home Value
$220,200
22% below
Zillow: $323,488
Median Rent
$1,048/mo
10% below
21.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
121/100K
68% below
1,525/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.6%
23% above
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
64% below
0.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
11.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
276 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
100%
Home Value
78%
Rent
90%
Poverty
6%
Bachelor's
123%
Unemployment
36%
Crime
32%
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 $75,417 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,647. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% 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 $323,488. 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.

Safety & Crime

Volga reports 121 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,525/100K.

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. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population2,246
Median Age29.0 yrs
Density1,953/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$75,417
Per Capita$34,647
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty0.8%
County GDP$3,062M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096

Housing

A+
Home Value$220,200
Rent$1,048
Ownership55.7%
Zillow$323,488
Housing Units945
Rent Burden21.9%

Crime

F
Violent121/100K
Property1,525/100K

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,178/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain25.2 in/yr
AQI35 (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
Broadband93.0%
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.
6.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.