At a Glance
Median Income
$56,477
$32,021 per capita
Home Value
$150,900
Zillow: $207,952
Median Rent
$881/mo
42.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.0%
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
16.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
17.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sanborn a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 1.5% (58% 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 $207,952. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 32.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,510
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density803/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,477
Per Capita$32,021
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty16.6%
County GDP$1,250M
Avg Weekly Wage$931
Housing
A+
Home Value$150,900
Rent$881
Ownership75.9%
Zillow$207,952
Housing Units629
Rent Burden42.0%
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,489/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain32.1 in/yr
Elevation1,554 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.0%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute18 min
Broadband85.2%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Sanborn was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.