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Vienna.
About
Life in Vienna
Vienna is a community of 10,575 people in West Virginia. The median household income is $60,388, median rent runs about $809 per month, and median home values are around $155,500. The unemployment rate is 4.3%.
Vienna at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.2%
Foreign-Born
1.3%
Broadband Internet
87.8%
of households
Population Growth
-3.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.3% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Vienna: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Vienna, the largest foreign-born group is from India (29.2%), and 0.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.8%
of residents
65 and Older
21.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
24.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
37.1%
of households
Married Couples
43.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.22
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 7% below WV average
Rent, home values, and income in Vienna
In Vienna, rent runs 7% below the WV average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
16.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
87.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,113
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
75.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1967
median year built
Vacant Homes
9.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $189,447 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for WV
Unemployment in Vienna
Unemployment in Wood County, which includes Vienna, is close to the WV average.
Unemployment rate
Vienna: Wood County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Wood County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Vienna Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute20.5 min avg
How Vienna residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Vienna, most residents drive alone to work (79%), and 87% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 6 mi
Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport (PKB)
Regional airport · few flights5,257 passengers boarded in 2025
- 85 mi
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
Medium hub4.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 47% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Vienna runs 47% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
173.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
3,903.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Vienna Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 32 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
79.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Wood County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Wood County, which includes Vienna, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 32 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | Thunderstorm Wind | $58,750 |
| 2024 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $83,250 |
| 2023 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $19,300 |
| 2022 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $33,250 |
| 2021 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $68,000 |
| 2020 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2019 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $75,500 |
| 2018 | 7 | Flood | $108,500 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Wood County, county-wide
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Wood County, which includes Vienna, is typically good.
Median AQI
39
Wood County, county-wide
Climate85°F summers, 26°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Vienna has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and cold winters (avg low 26°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
65°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
67°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
43°/26°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
44.2"
Annual Snowfall
11.3"
Hot Days/Year
29
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
106
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
137
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 24°F | 3.41" |
| Feb | 44°F | 26°F | 3.01" |
| Mar | 54°F | 33°F | 4.00" |
| Apr | 67°F | 42°F | 3.74" |
| May | 76°F | 53°F | 4.48" |
| Jun | 83°F | 62°F | 4.89" |
| Jul | 87°F | 66°F | 4.63" |
| Aug | 86°F | 64°F | 3.65" |
| Sep | 80°F | 57°F | 3.23" |
| Oct | 68°F | 45°F | 2.95" |
| Nov | 55°F | 35°F | 2.83" |
| Dec | 45°F | 29°F | 3.39" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Vienna
Uninsured
5.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Vienna's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Camden Clark Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.8 mi away · Parkersburg
Marietta Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.4 mi away · Marietta
Selby General Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 9.4 mi away · Marietta
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Vienna
Vienna's student/teacher ratio is 13.8:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 31.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
31.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Vienna (within 15 miles)
Washington State College of Ohio
9.3 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 1,484 students · in-state tuition $4,128 · 43% graduate · median earnings $38,317 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 952 students · in-state tuition $40,842 · 56% graduate · median earnings $65,386 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Gauley River National Recreation Area, 82 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Vienna
Vienna has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Gauley River National Recreation Area (82 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Gauley River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
82 mi awayHopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
82 mi awayFriendship Hill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
91 mi awayPublic Libraries in Vienna
Vienna Public Library
2300 River Rd., Vienna
Cities Near Vienna
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Vienna?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Vienna FAQ
Is Vienna, West Virginia affordable?⌄
Vienna's median rent is $809/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $60,388/year. Median home value is $154,300.
Is Vienna, West Virginia safe?⌄
Vienna's violent crime rate was 174 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 3904 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Vienna, West Virginia?⌄
Wood County, which includes Vienna, has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Vienna, West Virginia?⌄
The cost of living in Vienna is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $809/month and median household income is $60,388/year. The median home value is $154,300. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Vienna, West Virginia?⌄
The average commute in Vienna is 21 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from