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Sabula, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Jo Daviess County County
Sabula, IA
At a Glance
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)
Is Sabula a Good Place to Live?
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 1.3% (64% 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 $220,674. 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 626 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,618/100K.
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 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.