Sabula, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Jo Daviess County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
543 Population 1,086/sq mi density
$60,417 Median Income $31,523 per capita
$116,300 Home Value $221,785 Zillow
$955 Median Rent 28.2% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
612 Violent Crime/100K 3,673 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$60,417 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,300 home value, $955/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
612 violent crimes/100K (61% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Sabula, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,417
20% below
$31,523 per capita
Home Value
$116,300
59% below
Zillow: $221,785
Median Rent
$955/mo
18% below
28.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
612/100K
61% above
3,673/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.1%
85% below
87.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
28% above
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Sabula Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Sabula's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
80%
Home Value
41%
Rent
82%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
15%
Unemployment
67%
Crime
161%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sabula a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sabula residents earn a median household income of $60,417 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,523. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 742 business establishments, including 92 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sabula is $116,300 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $221,785. Median rent is $955/month, with 28.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.

Safety & Crime

Sabula reports 612 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 61% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,673/100K.

Education

5.1% of adults in Sabula hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sabula has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population543
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density1,086/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans8.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$60,417
Per Capita$31,523
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$1,138M
Avg Weekly Wage$900

Housing

A+
Home Value$116,300
Rent$955
Ownership77.7%
Zillow$221,785
Housing Units288
Rent Burden28.2%

Crime

F
Violent612/100K
Property3,673/100K

Health

Obesity41.1%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,364/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain40.3 in/yr
Elevation582 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.1%
High School+87.9%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute22 min
Broadband75.7%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Sabula was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Dubuque Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.