At a Glance
Median Income
$80,357
$40,893 per capita
Home Value
$50,000
Zillow: $197,685
Violent Crime
283/100K
1,920/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.9%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
13.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sanborn a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sanborn residents earn a median household income of $80,357 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,893. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 458 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sanborn is $50,000 , 82% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $197,685. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Safety & Crime
Sanborn reports 283 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,920/100K.
Education
8.9% of adults in Sanborn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sanborn has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population119
Median Age59.6 yrs
Density198/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$80,357
Per Capita$40,893
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$853M
Avg Weekly Wage$993
Housing
A+
Home Value$50,000
Rent
Ownership82.1%
Zillow$197,685
Housing Units66
Rent Burden24.5%
Crime
F
Violent283/100K
Property1,920/100K
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,642/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain21.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,452 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute20 min
Broadband56.0%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Sanborn was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Jamestown Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.