At a Glance
Median Income
$61,641
$36,909 per capita
Home Value
$99,400
Zillow: $164,688
Median Rent
$600/mo
12.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.8%
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
17.3% smoking rate
How Sandborn Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sandborn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sandborn 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
Sandborn residents earn a median household income of $61,641 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,909. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 978 business establishments, including 63 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sandborn is $99,400 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $164,688. Median rent is $600/month, with 12.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Education
19.8% of adults in Sandborn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 49.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population307
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density787/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$61,641
Per Capita$36,909
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$2,274M
Avg Weekly Wage$955
Housing
A+
Home Value$99,400
Rent$600
Ownership84.7%
Zillow$164,688
Housing Units191
Rent Burden12.2%
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,724/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain49.6 in/yr
Elevation475 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.8%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute32 min
Broadband81.0%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Sandborn was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.