Median Income
$60,109
20% lower than US avg
Home Value
$300,900
7% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
15.3%
55% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,086
7% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
33.7%
5% higher than US avg
Unemployment
0.8%
78% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
1.7%
86% lower than US avg
How Sale Creek Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population2,775
Median Age48.6 yrs
Density92/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Economy
A
Median Income$60,109
Per Capita$33,462
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$362M
Commute34 min
Housing
B+
Home Value$300,900
Rent$1,086
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$291,461
Health
Obesity33.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression30.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain63.1 in/yr
Elevation864 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.3%
High School+84.2%
School Score5.08
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute34 min
Libraries1
Is Sale Creek a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Sale Creek receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Sale Creek offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Sale Creek is $60,109, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. Only 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Sale Creek is $300,900, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,086 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
15.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Climate & Weather
Sale Creek enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Sale Creek has a population of 2,775 with a density of 92 people per square mile. The median age is 48.6 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.5%).
Population
48.6yrs
Median Age
25% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Sale Creek vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97.2% |
| 24% above US avg |
| Spanish | 2.8% |
| 79% below US avg |
Social Characteristics
Sale Creek vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Sale Creek is $60,109, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
Income: Sale Creek vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $60,109 |
| 20% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $33,462 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $940 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $50,279 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.8% |
| 78% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 1.7% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 189 |
| County GDP | $362M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Healthcare | 17 |
| Retail | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,988 |
| 43% below US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.66% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 34.2 min |
| Work from Home | 6.3% |
The median home value in Sale Creek is $300,900, 7% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,086 (7% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $291,461.
Home Values
| Census Median | $300,900 |
| 7% above US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $291,461 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,086 |
| 7% below US avg |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $882 |
| 1 Bedroom | $924 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,118 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,445 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,644 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,988 |
| 43% below US avg |
| Effective Rate | 0.66% |
In Sale Creek, 33.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 30.5% report depression. 21.8% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Sale Creek vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 33.7% |
| 5% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.4% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.8% |
| Depression | 30.5% |
| Mental Distress | 20.9% |
| Physical Distress | 14.1% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 94.2% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 74.1% |
| Premature Death | 9,902/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 6.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 28.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
Crime Rates: Sale Creek vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
Safety Score
Sale Creek has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 63.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.0°F |
| 7% above US avg |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 63.1 inches |
| 66% above US avg |
| Snowfall | 4.3 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 864 ft (263 m) |
| Area | 30.1 sq mi (78.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 92/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3864°N, 85.0824°W |
| County FIPS | 47007 |