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Sanborn, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Cottonwood County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
328 Population 158/sq mi density
$43,438 Median Income $28,301 per capita
$58,800 Home Value $90,091 Zillow
$99 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$43,438 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,800 home value, $99/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Sanborn, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,438
42% below
$28,301 per capita
Home Value
$58,800
79% below
Zillow: $90,091
Median Rent
$99/mo
91% below
9.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
77% below
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
89% below
16.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17% above
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
276 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
58%
Home Value
21%
Rent
9%
Poverty
133%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
11%
Crime
0%
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 0.4% (89% 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.

Safety & Crime

Sanborn reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

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 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population328
Median Age52.2 yrs
Density158/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$43,438
Per Capita$28,301
Unemployment0.4%
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%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity37.4%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death6,976/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain29.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
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.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.