Untitled photo, 2008
Vienna’s story
138 years in pictures
Census counts: 2,338 in 1940, 10,652 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 5 maps from 1904 on.
- 1888Vienna is settled
Photo: Snoopywv · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
10,321
2025 Census estimate · −3.1% since 2020
Typical home
$189K
+1.7% in a year
Household income
$60K
median
Median age
40.4
years
Jobs based here
4,502
Balanced
TownGrade
C+
#23 of 61 in WV
Is Vienna a good place to live?
Vienna gives you more for your money than most places: a typical home costs about $189K, 3.3 years of the Parkersburg metro’s $57K median household income. It grades C+ overall, 23rd among West Virginia's 61 graded towns. The low prices come with trade-offs. Its crime rate is higher than 84% of U.S. towns, with 18 violent crimes reported to the FBI in 2025. On the plus side, its schools outperform 84% of the state's. Vienna’s property crime rate is 39 per 1,000 residents, above both West Virginia’s towns (16.5) and U.S. towns (9.9). On the outdoors, just 5 of West Virginia’s 141 towns do better. McDonough Wildlife Refuge, at 262 acres with 5.6 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve.
What makes Vienna stand out
Where Vienna beats most towns.
OutdoorsA
#7 most trails in WV
Wood County Schools
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Neale Elementary School | PK–5 | 357 |
| Vienna Elementary School | PK–5 | 288 |
| Greenmont Elementary School | PK–5 | 229 |
SchoolsA−
#11 of the 61 West Virginia towns we grade for schools
NCES · EDFacts.
Typical home value
Vienna$189K
West Virginia$177K
Cost of livingB+
More affordable than 73% of U.S. towns
Zillow Home Value Index; area median household income, Census ACS.
Get outside
6 miles of trails in Vienna
16.1% of the town is conserved land, across 5 parks and preserves.
Trails © OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
How Vienna grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within West Virginia), ordered by how far Vienna is from typical.
SafetyC−Open →SchoolsA−Open →HealthCamden Clark Medical Center 6.2 miles awayCOpen →Cost of livingB+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 8.4 of 20; 3.1% of households have no car; 1.7% of workers walk, bike or ride transitBOpen →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listC+Open →Jobs & income$60K median household incomeC+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors6 miles of trails; 16% conserved landAOpen →History2 notable people born hereCOpen →Civic life3.8 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsB+Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Vienna: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Vienna, and how to reach them.
PowerMon Power14.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterVienna water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpHire your ownNo town pickup: you hire a private haulerTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn West Virginia you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person until 21 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereWood Clerk of the County CommissionWood County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2023
ZIP code2610526105 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Vienna.
Vienna pairs an A− for schools with modest home prices and trades workers with Parkersburg and other neighbors, but it has seen reported crime rise by a fifth or more.
OutdoorsA
Conserved land covers 16.1% of Vienna
6.2 miles of trail in 5 parks and preserves. The trail density in Vienna is 1.6 miles per square mile.
#7for trails in WV
16.1%
conserved · 407 of 2,526 acres
6.2 mi
of trails · 1.6 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. McDonough Wildlife Refuge | 5.6 mi | 262 |
| 2. Jackson Memorial Park | 0.5 mi | 138 |
| 3. Spencer's Landing | — | 13 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SchoolsA−
Vienna earns an A− for schools
Its A− for schools comes with a B+ for cost of living: the typical home is worth about $189K.
Its public schools are run by the Wood County Schools. Two of its 4 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
84%of WV districts it outscoresA−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Middle SchoolLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 429 | A− |
| Greenmont Elementary SchoolTop results in townGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 229 | A+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within WV on state tests and graduation
SafetyC−
Vienna earns a C− for safety
Reported crimes rose from 343 to 422 over the last three FBI years, a rise beyond ordinary year-to-year swings. At 40.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, it reports more crime than 71% of West Virginia’s graded towns.
Vienna reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 84% report less.
16%of U.S. towns report more crimeC−Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Vienna1.7
West Virginia2.6
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Vienna39
West Virginia10.9
U.S.15.5
16th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
29th
percentile among WV towns
18
violent crimes reported in 2025
404
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
HealthC
Vienna is less healthy than 75% of U.S. towns
Within West Virginia it is healthier than 77% of the 61 graded towns: much of West Virginia scores lower on these measures.
Vienna beats the West Virginia average on 15 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 31% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Vienna. Among 61 West Virginia towns, just 5 have a lower share of adults who worry about having enough food than Vienna.
25%healthier than U.S. townsCHealth Grade
| Vienna | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 31% | 23% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 83% | 81% | 79% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 21% | 17% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 44% | 35% |
32 measures vs. West Virginia
15 better17 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Vienna | WV |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 11.3% | 16.2% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.1% | 8.5% |
Camden Clark Medical Center
6.2 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
77th
percentile among WV towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Vienna
Vienna has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 85°, January nights drop to 23° and about 11 inches of snow falls in a winter.
11″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter25–43°
Spring41–65°
Summer62–84°
Fall44–67°
Oct 22
typical first frost
Apr 23
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C+
About one in three of Vienna’s working residents commute to Parkersburg
Vienna has about as many jobs (4,502) as working residents, but only 489 people both live and work here. The average commute takes 20.5 minutes, against 26.6 across West Virginia.
Most working residents leave Vienna for work: only 11% work in town. Jobs based in Vienna fell to 4,502 in 2023, 454 fewer than in 2013. Vienna’s average trip to work is 21 minutes.
11%work in town
| Vienna | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 21 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 10% | 17% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $60,000 | $59,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 11% | 14% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Vienna11%
Parkersburg33%
Marietta5%
Charleston3%
Belpre2%
6 mi
median commute distance
4,502
jobs based in Vienna
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
B
Walkability grade: more walkable than 62% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
An age mix much like West Virginia’s
No broad age group is more than 4 points off the West Virginia average. Vienna has lost 3.1% of its people since 2020, down to 10,321 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 31% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 24% across West Virginia.
40.4median age · WV 42.7
| Vienna | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 23% | 20% | 22% |
| Aged 65 or older | 22% | 21% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 31% | 29% | 29% |
| Median age | 40.4 years | 42.3 years | 40.5 years |
ViennaWest VirginiaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
14%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma4%
High school29%
Some college24%
Associate’s12%
Bachelor’s18%
Graduate13%
Women and men · all residents
56% women, 44% men
About 80 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±2.8 points). Across West Virginia, 50.1% of residents are women.
| Vienna | WV | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 14.3% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 8.6% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8.5% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 12.8% | 12% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 10.9% | 12% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12.5% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 10.9% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 12.5% | 12.6% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 9.1% | 8.4% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.1% | 10.7% | 10.4% |
| High school | 29.1% | 39.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 23.5% | 17.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11.9% | 8.4% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 18.3% | 14.4% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 13.1% | 9.7% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C+
Vienna faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 57% of U.S. communities. Since 1978, 44 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Vienna.
57risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
44
paid flood claims since 1978
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HousingCost of living grade B+
Vienna earns a B+ for cost of living
The typical Vienna home is worth about $189,000, up 1.7% in a year, 7% above the West Virginia typical home.
$189KZillow home value
| Vienna | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $809 a month | $882 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 76% | 68% | 73% |
Typical home value
Vienna$189K
West Virginia$177K
Market temperature
63
days on market
97.8%
sale-to-list price
+1.7%
value change, 1 year
10
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 12 attractions →The Wilds and 6 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Vienna. Close and well known come first.
37 mi Zoo & aquariumThe Wilds
40 mi Park & preserveMcClintic Wildlife Management Area
8 mi MuseumCampus Martius Museum
8 mi MuseumOhio River Museum
8 mi MuseumThe Castle
27 mi MuseumOld Meigs County CourthouseSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
The Wilds: Bikingshaun (talk), CC BY 3.0 · McClintic Wildlife Management Area: Steve from Washington, DC, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Campus Martius Museum: Snoopywv, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Ohio River Museum: Wolfgang8741, CC BY-SA 4.0 · The Castle: Chrispainter1966, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Old Meigs County Courthouse: Nyttend, Public domain
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Vienna
20pages on Vienna
The big questions
SchoolsA−Beat 84% of WV districts · 4 schoolsSafetyC−1.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthCBetter than WV on 15 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingB+$189K typical home · up 1.7% in a yearWork & commuteC+$60K median household income · 4,502 jobs hereNatural hazardsC+FEMA risk higher than 57% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Vienna
West Virginia University at ParkersburgUniversity or college · Public · Parkersburg7.5 mi$4,612 in-state tuitionMarietta CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Marietta, OH7.8 mi$39,652 tuitionWashington State College of OhioCommunity college · Public · Marietta, OH9 mi$4,128 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Vienna residents are enrolled in college, about the same as West Virginia.
About Vienna
City in West Virginia, US
Vienna ( vee-EN-ə) is a city in Wood County, West Virginia, United States, situated along the Ohio River. The population was 10,676 at the 2020 census. It is the second-largest city in the Parkersburg–Vienna metropolitan area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1935
- Area
- 3.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 636 ft
- ZIP code
- 26105
- Area code
- 304
Vienna’s neighbors
2 towns share a border with Vienna.
ParkersburgNorth HillsVienna
How the neighbors grade
| Town | WV rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna | #23 | C+ | B+ | C− | A− | C |
| Parkersburg | #32 | C | A− | C− | A− | D− |
| North Hills | — | — | — | — | — | — |
North Hills isn’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Vienna with a neighbor →
Questions about Vienna
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Vienna, WV a good place to live?
Vienna grades C+ overall, better than 44% of U.S. towns and #23 of 61 in West Virginia. It grades C for health, C− for safety and A− for schools. Safety is its weak spot, with a C−.
Is Vienna, WV expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B+.
What is Vienna, WV known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Cale Conley and Scott Reed.