At a Glance
Median Income
$52,500
$18,846 per capita
Home Value
$119,200
Zillow: $117,909
Bachelor's Degree+
27.1%
81.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
20.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
22.1% smoking rate
How Sand Fork Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sand Fork's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sand Fork 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
Sand Fork residents earn a median household income of $52,500 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,846. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 164 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sand Fork is $119,200 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $117,909. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Education
27.1% of adults in Sand Fork hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
81.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sand Fork has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population93
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density282/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$52,500
Per Capita$18,846
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty20.8%
County GDP$230M
Avg Weekly Wage$953
Housing
A+
Home Value$119,200
Rent
Ownership86.1%
Zillow$117,909
Housing Units60
Rent Burden26.5%
Health
Obesity41.9%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking22.1%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death8,058/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
Elevation767 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.1%
High School+81.4%
Graduate+13.8%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute92 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Sand Fork was built in 1959.
32.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.