At a Glance
Median Income
$46,230
$36,332 per capita
Home Value
$102,500
Zillow: $186,832
Bachelor's Degree+
22.7%
71.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
14.1% smoking rate
How Sand Springs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sand Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sand Springs a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sand Springs residents earn a median household income of $46,230 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,332. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 922 business establishments, including 85 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sand Springs is $102,500 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,832. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
22.7% of adults in Sand Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
71.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sand Springs has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population781
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density304/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born14.1%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$46,230
Per Capita$36,332
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$10,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,255
Housing
A+
Home Value$102,500
Rent
Ownership77.0%
Zillow$186,832
Housing Units488
Rent Burden21.6%
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death11,672/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain19.6 in/yr
Elevation2,422 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.7%
High School+71.3%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute25 min
Broadband60.1%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Sand Springs was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Midland International Air And Space Port (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
14.1% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.