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Sanborn, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · O'Brien County County
Sanborn, IA
At a Glance
How Sanborn Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sanborn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Sanborn a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Sanborn residents earn a median household income of $56,477 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,021. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 626 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sanborn is $150,900 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,025. Median rent is $881/month, with 42.0% 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 1964.
Safety & Crime
Sanborn reports 276 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,697/100K.
Education
23.0% of adults in Sanborn hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% below the national average). 95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sanborn has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.