What are the schools like in Vienna, MO?

Vienna is served primarily by MARIES CO. R-I. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.5:1.

What is the median household income in Vienna?

The median household income in Vienna, MO is $35,856 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.7%.

What is the weather like in Vienna, MO?

Vienna has an average high temperature of 43.6°F in January and 90.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Vienna, MO affordable or expensive?

Vienna's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Vienna is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $124,400 and the median rent is $550 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Vienna, MO?

Vienna has a violent crime rate of 299.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1598.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Vienna, MO a Good Place to Live?

Vienna is a small town of 796 in Missouri, with a median household income of $35,856 and a 1.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Vienna stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

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

All Vienna 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: 87.7

Vienna's overall cost of living index is 87.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Vienna costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Vienna, MO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$124,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$550	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	50.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$35,856	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Vienna's violent crime rate is 299.0 per 100,000 residents — 21% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

299.0 /100k

Property Crime

1598.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Vienna is served primarily by MARIES CO. R-I. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Vienna, MO	National Avg
School District	MARIES CO. R-I	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	80.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Vienna sees average highs of 43.6°F in January and 90.7°F in July, with 44.9 inches of annual precipitation and 10.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Vienna, MO
Average High — January	43.6°F
Average High — July	90.7°F
Annual Precipitation	44.9"
Annual Snowfall	10.8"

Demographics

Metric	Vienna, MO	National Avg
Population	796	—
Median Age	38.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.1%	22.2%
65 and over	27.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Argyle, MO 8 mi Freeburg, MO 9 mi Belle, MO 14 mi Meta, MO 14 mi Dixon, MO 15 mi

ZIP Codes in Vienna

Vienna, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

65582

Vienna vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vienna, MO affordable or expensive?

Vienna's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Vienna roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $124,400 and median rent is $550/month.

What is the crime rate in Vienna, MO?

Vienna's violent crime rate is 299.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1598.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Vienna?

Public schools in Vienna are operated by MARIES CO. R-I. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1. 20.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Vienna, MO a good place to live?

Vienna, MO has a population of 796, a median household income of $35,856, and an unemployment rate of 1.7%. 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 Vienna?

Vienna averages 43.6°F in January and 90.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.9 inches with about 10.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Vienna?

Vienna, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 65582.

What is the population of Vienna?

The population of Vienna, Missouri is 796 with a median age of 38.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Vienna?

Key numbers for living in Vienna: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $124,400, median household income $35,856, crime index 78 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Vienna side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.