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Viborg, SD
City in Turner County, South Dakota.
Population
958
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,846
ZIP codes
0
Viborg and its ZIP codes
Viborg at a glance
- Viborg is about 154 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- It is the 83rd most populous of 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.
- Households here earn a median of $51,944 a year, 31% less than the South Dakota figure of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $156,700 (39% below South Dakota) and median rent is $711 a month.
Local data for Viborg, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Viborg, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,944
Poverty rate
18.7%
Median home value
$156,700
Median rent
$711/mo
Homeownership
56.7%
Bachelor's or higher
18.5%
Median age
41.3
Average commute
24.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (187), Norwegian Americans (136), Dutch Americans (53).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Turner County. PPP loans are for Viborg.
Unemployment rate
1.8%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,470
2,423 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$91,710
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$70.6M
FY 2026, $8,137 per person
How people get to work
Viborg, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.8%
- Carpooled8.5%
- Public transit3.0%
- Walked3.6%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.2%
Average one-way commute: 24.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Viborg, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
712
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
28
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 7°F
26.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Viborg, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.4%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Viborg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| IreneCity | 7.1 mi | 0.3 |
| CentervilleCity | 7.2 mi | 0.7 |
| HurleyCity | 7.3 mi | 0.6 |
| DavisTown | 7.4 mi | 0.4 |
| Cameron ColonyCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.1 |
| WakondaTown | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| ChancellorTown | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| LennoxCity | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| VolinTown | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| ParkerCity | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| BeresfordCity | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| WorthingCity | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| MarionCity | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| GayvilleTown | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| Mission HillTown | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| Jamesville ColonyCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Viborg, SD in?
- Viborg is in Turner County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Viborg, SD?
- About 958 people live in Viborg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Viborg?
- Nearby places include Irene (7.1 mi), Centerville (7.2 mi), Hurley (7.3 mi), Davis (7.4 mi), Cameron Colony (9.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023