The Town FilesVienna, Missouri
City in Maries County · population 581 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $159,400
- Household income
- $38,221
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 12 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 46.3
Vienna is a city of 581 people in Maries County, Missouri. The median home is worth $159,400, close to the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks quieter than 96% of Missouri towns, better for retirees than 81% of Missouri towns.
How Vienna ranks
Percentile among Missouri towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Missouri towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Vienna is worth $159,400, close to the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $38,221, which is more affordable than 5% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $591 a month. 44.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Vienna | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $159,400 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $591 | $855 |
| Median household income | $38,221 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 44.4% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 6.2% | — |
Who lives in Vienna
| People | Vienna | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.3 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 30.7% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 16.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.6% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 26.4% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 3.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.8% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 20.7 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 79.5% | 88.7% |
Weather in Vienna
July highs average 90.7°F and January lows 24.2°F. About 44.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 11.7 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 33 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 115 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Vienna since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on April 15, 2023 about 6.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 15, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 30 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 10, 1958.
Severe weather in Maries County since 1996
Maries County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4872: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 21, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4741: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4490: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3482: Covid-19 |
| July 9, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4451: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Maries County
Maries County had 1,381 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $40,788 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Vienna itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Vienna
3 public schools with 365 students, about 9.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIENNA HIGH | 9-12 | 150 | 11.5 |
| VIENNA ELEM. | PK-5 | 113 | 6.6 |
| VIENNA MIDDLE | 6-8 | 102 | 12.8 |
Towns near Vienna
- Belle, MO14.1 mi · 1,381 people · home $151,000
- Dixon, MO15.5 mi · 1,232 people · home $134,200
- Doolittle, MO17.3 mi · 564 people · home $119,200
- Bland, MO18.9 mi · 506 people · home $92,400
- Rolla, MO19.6 mi · 19,943 people · home $187,000
- Iberia, MO20.0 mi · 703 people · home $122,900
- Linn, MO20.9 mi · 1,350 people · home $165,800
- St. James, MO22.4 mi · 3,935 people · home $142,000
Vienna questions
Is Vienna, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Vienna scores better for retirees than 81% of Missouri towns and quieter than 96%. 30.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.3).
How much does a house cost in Vienna?
The median owner-occupied home in Vienna is valued at $159,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $38,221, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $591 a month.
What is the weather like in Vienna?
July highs average 90.7°F and January lows 24.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.9 inches of precipitation a year and 11.7 inches of snow.
Does Vienna get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Vienna since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on April 15, 2023. The typical Missouri town has had 23.
- 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)