What are the schools like in Vergas, MN?

School district data for Vergas is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Vergas?

The median household income in Vergas, MN is $68,125 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.6%.

What is the weather like in Vergas, MN?

Vergas has an average high temperature of 17.2°F in January and 79.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 47.6 inches.

Vergas, MN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Vergas, MN affordable or expensive?

Vergas's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Vergas is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $157,900 and the median rent is $625 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Vergas, MN?

Vergas has a violent crime rate of 81.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 754.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Vergas, MN a Good Place to Live?

Vergas is a small town of 242 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $68,125 and a 2.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Vergas stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Vergas is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Vergas city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 92.0

Vergas's overall cost of living index is 92.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Vergas costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Vergas, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$157,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$625	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$68,125	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Vergas's violent crime rate is 81.7 per 100,000 residents — 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

81.7 /100k

Property Crime

754.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Vergas, MN	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	22.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Vergas sees average highs of 17.2°F in January and 79.2°F in July, with 29.5 inches of annual precipitation and 47.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Vergas, MN
Average High — January	17.2°F
Average High — July	79.2°F
Annual Precipitation	29.5"
Annual Snowfall	47.6"

Demographics

Metric	Vergas, MN	National Avg
Population	242	—
Median Age	57.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.2%	6.3%
Under 18	13.6%	22.2%
65 and over	36.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Frazee, MN 7 mi Dent, MN 8 mi Detroit Lakes, MN 11 mi Perham, MN 11 mi Richville, MN 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Vergas

Vergas, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

56587

Vergas vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vergas, MN affordable or expensive?

Vergas's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Vergas roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $157,900 and median rent is $625/month.

What is the crime rate in Vergas, MN?

Vergas's violent crime rate is 81.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 754.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Vergas?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Vergas, MN a good place to live?

Vergas, MN has a population of 242, a median household income of $68,125, and an unemployment rate of 2.6%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Vergas?

Vergas averages 17.2°F in January and 79.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.5 inches with about 47.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Vergas?

Vergas, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56587.

What is the population of Vergas?

The population of Vergas, Minnesota is 242 with a median age of 57.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Vergas?

Key numbers for living in Vergas: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $157,900, median household income $68,125, crime index 27 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Vergas side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.