Sandborn, IN

Indiana

Sandborn is a small town in Indiana with a population of 307. Residents earn $61,641 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
307 Population 787/sq mi density
$61,641 Median Income $36,909 per capita
$99,400 Home Value $153,844 Zillow
$600 Median Rent 12.2% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,641 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,400 home value, $600/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,641
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $99,400
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.8%
41% lower than US avg
Median Rent $600
48% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.8%
15% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.4%
81% lower than US avg

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

People

Population307
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density787/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,641
Per Capita$36,909
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$2,274M
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$99,400
Rent$600
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$153,844
Rent Burden12.2%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity36.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.6%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain49.6 in/yr
Elevation475 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.8%
High School+88.5%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute32 min
Broadband81.0%
Libraries2

Is Sandborn a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sandborn receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Sandborn offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sandborn is $61,641, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sandborn is $99,400, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $600 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

19.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Sandborn enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches, including 18.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Sandborn has a population of 307 with a density of 787 people per square mile. The median age is 45.9 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.5%), with 4.6% Hispanic.

Population

307
Total Population
787
People / sq mi
45.9yrs
Median Age
18% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.4%
Female 47.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Sandborn vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.0%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.0%
93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Sandborn vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sandborn is $61,641, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Sandborn vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,641
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$36,909
Avg Weekly Wage$955
IRS Avg AGI$70,620

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.4%
81% below US avg
Establishments (County)978
County GDP$2,274M

Business (County)

Restaurants63
Healthcare74
Retail116
Manufacturing112

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,847
19% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.86%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.7 min
Drive Alone83.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Sandborn is $99,400, 65% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $600 (48% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $153,844.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$99,400
65% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$153,844

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$600
48% below US avg
Rent Burden12.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,847
19% below US avg
Effective Rate2.86%
In Sandborn, 36.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.6% report depression. 22.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Sandborn vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.8%
15% above US avg
Diabetes10.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure34.0%
Asthma11.2%
COPD7.5%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.1%
Physical Inactivity22.8%
Depression26.6%
Mental Distress19.1%
Physical Distress13.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.7%
Checkup Rate77.8%
Premature Death7,724/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access51.7%
Healthcare Facilities74

Crime Rates: Sandborn vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Safety Score

Sandborn has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall49.6 inches
30% above US avg
Snowfall18.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation475 ft (145 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density787/sq mi
Coordinates38.8968°N, 87.1846°W
County FIPS18027
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 19.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 64.3-point margin. 81.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 81.5%
D 17.2%

Winner: Republican by 64.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.8%
41% below US avg
High School+88.5%
School Test Score6.01
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density787/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access81.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities74
Restaurants63
Retail Stores116

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.7 min
Drive Alone83.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.7%

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