Sand Springs, TX — City Data & Statistics

Median Income $46,230

38% lower than US avg

Home Value $102,500

64% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 22.7%

33% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 34.9%

9% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.7%

81% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 1.4%

89% lower than US avg

How Sand Springs Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population781

Median Age43.2 yrs

Density304/mi²

Male / Female54% / 47%

Largest GroupWhite 86%

Veterans7.6%

Economy

B+

Median Income$46,230

Per Capita$36,332

Unemployment0.7%

Poverty1.4%

County GDP$10,018M

Commute25 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$102,500

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units488

Rent Burden21.6%

Health

Obesity34.9%

Uninsured17.2%

Smoking14.1%

Depression25.0%

Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)

AQI42 (Good)

Rain19.6 in/yr

Sunny Days330/yr

Elevation2,422 ft (738 m)

Education

C+

Bachelor's+22.7%

High School+71.3%

Graduate+3.7%

School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%

Commute25 min

Broadband60.1%

Libraries1

Is Sand Springs a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sand Springs receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes. Sand Springs offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sand Springs is $46,230, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sand Springs is $102,500, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

22.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 71.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Sand Springs enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Sand Springs has a population of 781 with a density of 304 people per square mile, spread across 2.6 square miles. The median age is 43.2 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 46.5% female and 53.5% male. The city is predominantly White (86.2%), with 7.7% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 70.9% of residents, while 29.1% speak Spanish. 7.6% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 13.3% of residents have a disability. 81.3% have health insurance coverage.

Population

781

Total Population

304

People / sq mi

43.2yrs

Median Age

11% above US avg

2.6mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.5%

Female 46.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Sand Springs vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	70.9%
	10% below US avg
Spanish	29.1%
	117% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Sand Springs vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sand Springs is $46,230, which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,332. The average weekly wage is $1,255, 12% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 922 business establishments, including 85 restaurants. The cost of living index is 97.1, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes. 2.5% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Sand Springs vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$46,230
	38% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$36,332
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,255
IRS Avg AGI	$98,865

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.7%
	81% below US avg
Poverty Rate	1.4%
	89% below US avg
Establishments (County)	922
County GDP	$10,018M

Business (County)

Restaurants	85
Healthcare	67
Retail	109
Manufacturing	16

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$5,575
	59% above US avg
Cost of Living	97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	5.44%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	25.2 min
Drive Alone	80.5%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	2.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Sand Springs is $102,500, 64% below the national median of $281,900. Fair market rent ranges from $935 for a one-bedroom to $1,149 for a two-bedroom apartment. There are 488 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1977. The average annual property tax is $5,575 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 21.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.2x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$102,500
	64% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	21.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$887
1 Bedroom	$935
2 Bedrooms	$1,149
3 Bedrooms	$1,497
4 Bedrooms	$1,733

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	77.0%
Housing Units	488
Median Year Built	1977

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$5,575
	59% above US avg
Effective Rate	5.44%

In Sand Springs, 34.9% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 10.6% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.4% of residents. 31.0% have high blood pressure. 14.1% are current smokers. 18.9% report binge drinking. 26.7% are physically inactive. 25.0% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 19.2% experience frequent mental distress. 17.2% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:4,875. The dentist ratio is 1:1,871. 64.5% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 6.3 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Sand Springs vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	34.9%
	9% above US avg
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart Disease	5.4%
High Blood Pressure	31.0%
Asthma	10.5%
COPD	6.1%
Cancer	6.6%
Stroke	2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	14.1%
	1% above US avg
Binge Drinking	18.9%
Physical Inactivity	26.7%
Depression	25.0%
Mental Distress	19.2%
Physical Distress	13.6%
Short Sleep	38.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	81.3%
Uninsured	17.2%
	100% above US avg
Primary Care	1:4,875
Dentists	1:1,871
Mental Health	1:436
Checkup Rate	72.1%
Dental Visits	50.9%
Premature Death	11,672/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	6.3/10
Exercise Access	64.5%
Healthcare Facilities	67

Sand Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 2,422 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	64.8°F
	20% above US avg
January Average	45°F (7°C)
July Average	84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	19.6 inches
	48% below US avg
Snowfall	2.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	2,422 ft (738 m)
Area	2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²)
Population Density	304/sq mi
Coordinates	32.2804°N, 101.3472°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Howard County County
County FIPS	48227

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	45°F (7°C)	0.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	47°F (8°C)	0.8 in
March	55°F (13°C)	0.8 in
April	63°F (17°C)	1.4 in
May	71°F (22°C)	2.8 in
June	78°F (26°C)	2.3 in
July	84°F (29°C)	1.8 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	2.0 in
September	76°F (24°C)	3.3 in	Wettest
October	66°F (19°C)	1.7 in
November	53°F (12°C)	0.8 in
December	46°F (8°C)	0.6 in

Sand Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F — from 45°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.6").

Sand Springs is located in Howard County. It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent, a smaller urban community. 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 33% below the national average of 33.7%. 71.3% have completed high school. 3.7% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.1 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 81.1% of the vote, a 62.8-point margin. 60.1% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). There are 1 public libraries serving the community. 67 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 80.5% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 81.1%

D 18.3%

Winner: Republican by 62.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	22.7%
	33% below US avg
High School+	71.3%
Graduate Degree+	3.7%
School Test Score	5.10

C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4	Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density	304/sq mi
Total Area	2.6 sq mi
County	Howard County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	60.1%
Public Libraries	1
Healthcare Facilities	67
Restaurants	85
Retail Stores	109

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	25.2 min
Drive Alone	80.5%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	2.5%

Frequently Asked Questions About Sand Springs

What is the population of Sand Springs?

Sand Springs has a population of 781 residents and is located in Texas. The population density is 304 people per square mile, spread across 2.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 46.5% female and 53.5% male.

Is Sand Springs expensive to live in?

Sand Springs has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 97.1 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $46,230, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $102,500 (64% below the U.S. median). The home price-to-income ratio is 2.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Sand Springs?

Sand Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.6 inches, with 2.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 42.

How is the job market in Sand Springs?

The job market in Sand Springs is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.7% — well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,255. There are 922 business establishments in the area, including 85 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 2.5% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Sand Springs?

The median home value in Sand Springs is $102,500. The average annual property tax is $5,575.

How are the schools in Sand Springs?

Schools in Sand Springs score 5.1 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 22.7% of adults in Sand Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 71.3% have completed high school. 3.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Sand Springs?

The obesity rate in Sand Springs is 34.9% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 14.1% of adults are smokers. 26.7% are physically inactive. 25.0% of residents report depression. 17.2% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 64.5% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:4,875.

What is transportation like in Sand Springs?

The average commute in Sand Springs is 25 minutes. 80.5% of workers drive alone to work, and 2.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of Sand Springs?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Sand Springs is 86.2% White, 7.7% Black or African American. 70.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 29.1% speak Spanish. 7.6% of the population are military veterans. 13.3% of residents have a disability. 81.3% have health insurance coverage.

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