At a Glance
Median Income
$57,487
$41,805 per capita
Home Value
$106,400
Zillow: $151,117
Median Rent
$620/mo
30.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.3%
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
15.9% smoking rate
How Sac City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sac City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sac City a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sac City residents earn a median household income of $57,487 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,805. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 325 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sac City is $106,400 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $151,117. Median rent is $620/month, with 30.2% 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 1957.
Education
23.3% of adults in Sac City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sac City has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,782
Median Age48.5 yrs
Density364/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans9.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$57,487
Per Capita$41,805
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$560M
Avg Weekly Wage$925
Housing
A+
Home Value$106,400
Rent$620
Ownership67.2%
Zillow$151,117
Housing Units1,064
Rent Burden30.2%
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,619/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain33.1 in/yr
Elevation1,263 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.3%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute17 min
Broadband79.6%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Sac City was founded in 1855.
The median home in Sac City was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.