Sanders, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Gallatin County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
469 Population 1,563/sq mi density
$78,100 Home Value $176,593 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Sanders, KY

At a Glance

Home Value
$78,100
72% below
Zillow: $176,593
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
65% below
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
50.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

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)

Home Value
28%
Poverty
406%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sanders a Good Place to Live?

D
1.9 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sanders is $78,100 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,593. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.

Education

11.7% of adults in Sanders hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sanders has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population469
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density1,563/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$20,302
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty50.4%
County GDP$461M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,355

Housing

Home Value$78,100
Rent
Ownership95.8%
Zillow$176,593
Housing Units130
Rent Burden27.1%

Health

Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death12,177/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain47.8 in/yr
Elevation485 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute25 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed113 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Sanders was built in 1998.
25.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
5.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.