Sandy Hook, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Dubuque County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
261 Population 185/sq mi density
$80,720 Median Income $41,387 per capita
$184,700 Home Value $237,125 Zillow
$941 Median Rent 18.4% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$80,720 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$184,700 home value, $941/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Sandy Hook, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$80,720
7% above
$41,387 per capita
Home Value
$184,700
34% below
Zillow: $237,125
Median Rent
$941/mo
19% below
18.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.5%
39% below
69.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
17% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
29% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Sandy Hook Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
107%
Home Value
66%
Rent
81%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
83%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sandy Hook a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sandy Hook residents earn a median household income of $80,720 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,387. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,728 business establishments, including 242 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sandy Hook is $184,700 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,125. Median rent is $941/month, with 18.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Education

20.5% of adults in Sandy Hook hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 69.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sandy Hook has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population261
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density185/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$80,720
Per Capita$41,387
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,128

Housing

A+
Home Value$184,700
Rent$941
Ownership59.0%
Zillow$237,125
Housing Units104
Rent Burden18.4%

Health

Obesity41.3%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,844/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain38.8 in/yr
Elevation870 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.5%
High School+69.2%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute16 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Sandy Hook was built in 1973.
26.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dubuque Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
There are 242 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.