The Town FilesVienna, Illinois
City in Johnson County · population 1,343 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $81,300
- Household income
- $40,750
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 7 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 30.1
Vienna is a city of 1,343 people in Johnson County, Illinois. The median home is worth $81,300, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks better for a vacation home than 97% of Illinois towns.
How Vienna ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Vienna is worth $81,300, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $40,750, which is more affordable than 61% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $671 a month. 55.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Vienna | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $81,300 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $671 | $960 |
| Median household income | $40,750 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 55.6% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.4% | — |
Who lives in Vienna
| People | Vienna | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.1 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.0% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 20.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.9% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 33.6% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 7.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.5% | — |
| Work from home | 6.0% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 20.6 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 66.8% | 90.4% |
Weather in Vienna
July highs average 88.3°F and January lows 25.5°F. About 50.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 7.3 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 47 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 80 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Vienna since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 28, 2002 about 8.7 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 13 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 15, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 33 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 18, 2004.
Severe weather in Johnson County since 1996
Johnson County has been included in 7 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| March 2, 2009 | Severe Storm | DR-1826: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3230: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| February 1, 2005 | Snowstorm | EM-3199: Record/Near Record Snow |
Jobs and pay in Johnson County
Johnson County had 2,439 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,740 a year. Unemployment was 5.8% in 2023; in Vienna itself the ACS puts it at 1.2%.
Public schools in Vienna
2 public schools with 713 students, about 13.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna Elem School Dist 55 | PK-8 | 389 | 14.4 |
| Vienna High School | 9-12 | 324 | 13.0 |
Towns near Vienna
- Goreville, IL10.9 mi · 1,068 people · home $131,300
- Creal Springs, IL14.5 mi · 505 people · home $55,800
- Dongola, IL15.8 mi · 661 people · home $59,900
- Anna, IL19.5 mi · 4,303 people · home $134,300
- Jonesboro, IL21.0 mi · 1,711 people · home $106,400
- Metropolis, IL21.3 mi · 5,969 people · home $86,000
- Cobden, IL21.8 mi · 1,074 people · home $98,300
- Golconda, IL22.2 mi · 630 people · home $69,300
Vienna questions
Is Vienna, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Vienna scores better for retirees than 27% of Illinois towns and quieter than 56%. 20.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 30.1).
How much does a house cost in Vienna?
The median owner-occupied home in Vienna is valued at $81,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $40,750, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $671 a month.
What is the weather like in Vienna?
July highs average 88.3°F and January lows 25.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.5 inches of precipitation a year and 7.3 inches of snow.
Does Vienna get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Vienna since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 28, 2002. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)