At a Glance
Median Income
$43,438
$28,301 per capita
Home Value
$58,800
Zillow: $90,091
Median Rent
$99/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
16.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
18.2% 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
3.3 / 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 $43,438 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,301. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 447 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sanborn is $58,800 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $90,091. Median rent is $99/month, with 9.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Education
7.8% of adults in Sanborn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sanborn has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population328
Median Age52.2 yrs
Density158/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born4.6%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$43,438
Per Capita$28,301
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty16.5%
County GDP$865M
Avg Weekly Wage$944
Housing
A+
Home Value$58,800
Rent$99
Ownership91.7%
Zillow$90,091
Housing Units208
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death6,976/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain29.5 in/yr
Elevation1,101 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute23 min
Broadband79.6%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Sanborn was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.