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Sandyville, IA

Iowa · Metropolitan Area

Sandyville is a small town in Iowa with a population of 43. Residents earn $46,250 per year, which is 38% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
43 Population 86/sq mi density
$46,250 Median Income $20,700 per capita
$162,500 Home Value
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$46,250 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$162,500 home value
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $46,250
38% lower than US avg
Home Value $162,500
42% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.8%
59% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.4%
6% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.7%
38% lower than US avg

How Sandyville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population43
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density86/mi²
Male / Female61% / 40%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans29.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,250
Per Capita$20,700
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$1,885M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$162,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units16
Rent Burden27.1%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.5 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation940 ft (287 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+79.3%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute20 min
Broadband14.0%
Libraries6

Is Sandyville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sandyville receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Sandyville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sandyville is $46,250, 38% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sandyville is $162,500, 42% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

13.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 79.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Sandyville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Sandyville has a population of 43 with a density of 86 people per square mile. The median age is 36.5 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

43
Total Population
86
People / sq mi
36.5yrs
Median Age
6% below US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 60.5%
Female 39.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Sandyville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Sandyville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sandyville is $46,250, which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Sandyville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$46,250
38% below US avg
Per Capita Income$20,700
Avg Weekly Wage$985
IRS Avg AGI$93,680

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.4%
6% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.7%
38% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,410
County GDP$1,885M

Business (County)

Restaurants83
Healthcare91
Retail108
Manufacturing29

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,817
66% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.58%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.2 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Sandyville is $162,500, 42% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$162,500
42% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units16
Median Year Built1955

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,817
66% above US avg
Effective Rate3.58%
Sandyville has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.5 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.5 inches
1% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation940 ft (287 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density86/sq mi
Coordinates41.3709°N, 93.3862°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19181
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 13.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 20.7-point margin. 14.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.7%
D 38.9%

Winner: Republican by 20.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.8%
59% below US avg
High School+79.3%
Graduate Degree+9.7%
School Test Score5.73
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density86/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access14.0%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities91
Restaurants83
Retail Stores108

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.2 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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