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Viola, WI
Village in Vernon County, Wisconsin.
Population
551
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
553
ZIP codes
0
Viola and its ZIP codes
Viola at a glance
- Viola is about 5.1 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $88,214 a year, 14% more than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $103,900 (61% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $1,051 a month.
Local data for Viola, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Viola, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$88,214
Poverty rate
8.6%
Median home value
$103,900
Median rent
$1,051/mo
Homeownership
82.9%
Bachelor's or higher
18.7%
Median age
44.4
Average commute
20.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (188), Norwegian Americans (104), Irish Americans (79).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Vernon County. PPP loans are for Viola.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,688
8,672 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,211
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$219M
FY 2026, $7,134 per person
How people get to work
Viola, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.7%
- Carpooled3.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.3%
Average one-way commute: 20.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Viola, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
687
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
39
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 6°F
38.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Viola, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities near Viola
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| La FargeVillage | 5.3 mi | 1 |
| ReadstownVillage | 6 mi | 1.7 |
| Soldiers GroveVillage | 9.5 mi | 3.6 |
| ViroquaCity | 12 mi | 4.5 |
| YubaVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| WestbyCity | 14 mi | 2.7 |
| BoazVillage | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| Gays MillsVillage | 15 mi | 4.9 |
| OntarioVillage | 15 mi | 1 |
| Bell CenterVillage | 17 mi | 5.5 |
| CashtonVillage | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| Richland CenterCity | 18 mi | 4.7 |
| Mount SterlingVillage | 19 mi | 1.4 |
| HillsboroCity | 20 mi | 1.4 |
| MelvinaVillage | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| Coon ValleyVillage | 22 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Viola, WI in?
- Viola is in Vernon County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Viola, WI?
- About 551 people live in Viola, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Viola?
- Nearby places include La Farge (5.3 mi), Readstown (6 mi), Soldiers Grove (9.5 mi), Viroqua (12 mi), Yuba (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023