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Sandusky, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Hancock County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
355 Population 248/sq mi density
$96,118 Median Income $53,034 per capita
$223,400 Home Value $79,376 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
873 Violent Crime/100K 4,087 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$96,118 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$223,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
873 violent crimes/100K (130% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Sandusky, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$96,118
28% above
$53,034 per capita
Home Value
$223,400
21% below
Zillow: $79,376
Violent Crime
873/100K
130% above
4,087/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.2%
13% below
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Sandusky Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Sandusky's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
128%
Home Value
79%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
87%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
230%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sandusky a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sandusky residents earn a median household income of $96,118 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,034. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 412 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sandusky is $223,400 , 21% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $79,376. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.

Safety & Crime

Sandusky reports 873 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 130% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,087/100K.

Education

29.2% of adults in Sandusky hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13% below the national average). 98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sandusky has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population355
Median Age59.1 yrs
Density248/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$96,118
Per Capita$53,034
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$824M
Avg Weekly Wage$881

Housing

A+
Home Value$223,400
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$79,376
Housing Units195
Rent Burden25.1%

Crime

F
Violent873/100K
Property4,087/100K

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death7,758/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation518 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.2%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute20 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Sandusky was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Southeast Iowa Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
4.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.