What are the schools like in Viborg, SD?

Viborg is served primarily by Viborg-Hurley School District 60-6. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.7:1.

What is the median household income in Viborg?

The median household income in Viborg, SD is $46,316 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.5%.

What is the weather like in Viborg, SD?

Viborg has an average high temperature of 26.9°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 30.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Viborg, SD affordable or expensive?

Viborg's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Viborg is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $133,700 and the median rent is $599 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Viborg, SD?

Viborg has a violent crime rate of 167.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 334.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Viborg, SD a Good Place to Live?

Viborg is a small town of 770 in South Dakota, with a median household income of $46,316 and a 0.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Viborg 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 Viborg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Viborg 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: 90.3

Viborg's overall cost of living index is 90.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Viborg costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Viborg, SD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$133,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$599	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	55.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$46,316	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Viborg's violent crime rate is 167.0 per 100,000 residents — 56% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

167.0 /100k

Property Crime

334.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Viborg is served primarily by Viborg-Hurley School District 60-6. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Viborg, SD	National Avg
School District	Viborg-Hurley School District 60-6	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	22.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Viborg sees average highs of 26.9°F in January and 84.4°F in July, with 28.2 inches of annual precipitation and 30.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Viborg, SD
Average High — January	26.9°F
Average High — July	84.4°F
Annual Precipitation	28.2"
Annual Snowfall	30.5"

Demographics

Metric	Viborg, SD	National Avg
Population	770	—
Median Age	50.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.1%	22.2%
65 and over	33.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Irene, SD 7 mi Centerville, SD 7 mi Hurley, SD 7 mi Davis, SD 7 mi Cameron Colony, SD 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Viborg

Viborg, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

57070

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Viborg, SD affordable or expensive?

Viborg's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Viborg roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $133,700 and median rent is $599/month.

What is the crime rate in Viborg, SD?

Viborg's violent crime rate is 167.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 334.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Viborg?

Public schools in Viborg are operated by Viborg-Hurley School District 60-6. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 22.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Viborg, SD a good place to live?

Viborg, SD has a population of 770, a median household income of $46,316, and an unemployment rate of 0.5%. 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 Viborg?

Viborg averages 26.9°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 28.2 inches with about 30.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Viborg?

Viborg, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 57070.

What is the population of Viborg?

The population of Viborg, South Dakota is 770 with a median age of 50.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Viborg?

Key numbers for living in Viborg: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $133,700, median household income $46,316, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Viborg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.