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Sagamore, PA

Pennsylvania · Indiana County

Sagamore is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 88. Residents earn $54,167 per year, which is 28% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
88 Population 131/sq mi density
$54,167 Median Income $22,438 per capita
$34,800 Home Value
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$54,167 median income, 20.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$34,800 home value
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $54,167
28% lower than US avg
Home Value $34,800
88% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.7%
83% lower than US avg
Unemployment 20.5%
469% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.4%
73% lower than US avg

How Sagamore Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population88
Median Age58.3 yrs
Density131/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans88.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$54,167
Per Capita$22,438
Unemployment20.5%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$4,202M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$34,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden28.6%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain45.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,170 ft (357 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.7%
High School+80.7%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute30 min
Broadband40.0%
Libraries3

Is Sagamore a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sagamore receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Sagamore offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sagamore is $54,167, 28% below the national average of $75,149. At 20.5%, unemployment is notably high. Only 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sagamore is $34,800, 88% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Sagamore experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches, including 34.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Sagamore has a population of 88 with a density of 131 people per square mile. The median age is 58.3 years, 50% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

88
Total Population
131
People / sq mi
58.3yrs
Median Age
50% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.3%
Female 47.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Sagamore vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Sagamore vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sagamore is $54,167, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 20.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Sagamore vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,167
28% below US avg
Per Capita Income$22,438
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072
IRS Avg AGI$61,579

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment20.5%
469% above US avg
Poverty Rate3.4%
73% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,921
County GDP$4,202M

Business (County)

Restaurants166
Healthcare249
Retail276
Manufacturing82

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,080
45% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate14.60%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.6 min
Drive Alone93.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Sagamore is $34,800, 88% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$34,800
88% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden28.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,080
45% above US avg
Effective Rate14.60%
Sagamore has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.7 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.7°F
10% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.7 inches
20% above US avg
Snowfall34.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,170 ft (357 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density131/sq mi
Coordinates40.7814°N, 79.2310°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyIndiana County County
County FIPS42063
Sagamore is located in Indiana County County. It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 5.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39.1-point margin. 40.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.2%
D 30.1%

Winner: Republican by 39.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.7%
83% below US avg
High School+80.7%
School Test Score5.95
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density131/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi
CountyIndiana County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access40.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities249
Restaurants166
Retail Stores276

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.6 min
Drive Alone93.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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