At a Glance
Median Income
$31,838
$16,248 per capita
Median Rent
$608/mo
26.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.6%
83.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
33.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
29.3% smoking rate
How Sanders Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sanders's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sanders a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sanders residents earn a median household income of $31,838 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,248. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 630 business establishments, including 62 restaurants.
Education
12.6% of adults in Sanders hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
83.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sanders has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 14.
Data Overview
People
Population738
Median Age27.6 yrs
Density285/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$31,838
Per Capita$16,248
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty33.5%
County GDP$2,948M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,092
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$608
Ownership29.2%
Zillow$195,743
Housing Units261
Rent Burden26.4%
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes18.6%
Smoking29.3%
Heart Disease9.4%
Premature Death27,851/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain8.2 in/yr
AQI14 (Good)
Elevation5,874 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.6%
High School+83.8%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score3.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 59%
Commute22 min
Broadband60.1%
Internet Speed15 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Sanders was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Show Low Regional (76 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.514 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.