At a Glance
Median Income
$46,250
$20,700 per capita
Violent Crime
527/100K
2,312/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
79.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
10.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Sandyville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sandyville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sandyville a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sandyville residents earn a median household income of $46,250 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,700. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,410 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Sandyville reports 527 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 39% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,312/100K.
Education
13.8% of adults in Sandyville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
79.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sandyville has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population43
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density86/mi²
Male / Female61% / 40%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans29.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$46,250
Per Capita$20,700
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$1,885M
Avg Weekly Wage$985
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$442,977
Housing Units16
Rent Burden27.1%
Crime
F
Violent527/100K
Property2,312/100K
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death6,398/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation940 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+79.3%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Broadband14.0%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Sandyville was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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