Living in Vivian, South Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Vivian · Census data 2020–2024
Vivian has 50 residents with a median age of 60.3. The median household income is $61,528 (18% lower than the South Dakota median).
Vivian is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Vivian at a glance
- Population
- 50
- Median age
- 60.3State: 38
- Median household income
- $61,528State: $75,081
- Homeowners
- 89.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6%
Is Vivian a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the South Dakota median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Vivian median household income
The median household income in Vivian is $61,528 and the income per person is $38,652. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (South Dakota: 11.9%).
Housing in Vivian: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 78
- Owner-occupied
- 89.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.7%
- Vacant
- 64.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 1.79
64.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Vivian has many vacation and second homes.
Vivian demographics
- Population
- 50
- Median age
- 60.3
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 14%
- Households
- 28
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Vivian ›
Education in Vivian
6% of adults 25 and older in Vivian have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Vivian
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 2.9%
- Average commute
- —State: 18 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Vivian vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vivian | 50 | $61,528 | — | — |
| Presho | 313 | $63,393 | $162,500 | $813 |
| Murdo | 599 | $67,045 | $132,400 | $534 |
| Kennebec | 296 | $74,896 | $155,700 | — |
| Fort Pierre | 2,410 | $70,357 | $220,900 | $913 |
| Pierre | 13,948 | $77,672 | $230,700 | $983 |
| White River | 606 | $82,692 | $75,000 | $1,125 |
| West Brule | 471 | $37,917 | — | $529 |
| Reliance | 211 | $55,313 | $123,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Vivian, SD?
The median household income in Vivian is $61,528, 18% lower than the South Dakota median of $75,081 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Vivian, SD a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the South Dakota median.
What is the median age in Vivian?
The median age in Vivian is 60.3 years (South Dakota: 38).
What is the unemployment rate in Vivian?
The unemployment rate in Vivian is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Vivian?
6% of adults in Vivian have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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