At a Glance
Median Income
$29,750
$12,781 per capita
Home Value
$42,900
Zillow: $138,945
Violent Crime
871/100K
3,607/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
53.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Sanford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sanford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sanford a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sanford residents earn a median household income of $29,750 , which is 60% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $12,781. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 53.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 451 business establishments, including 49 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sanford is $42,900 , 85% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,945. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Sanford reports 871 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 129% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,607/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Sanford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sanford has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population113
Median Age32.3 yrs
Density869/mi²
Male / Female73% / 27%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans69.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$29,750
Per Capita$12,781
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty53.3%
County GDP$10,200M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,445
Housing
A+
Home Value$42,900
Rent
Ownership96.3%
Zillow$138,945
Housing Units62
Rent Burden24.9%
Crime
F
Violent871/100K
Property3,607/100K
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death13,452/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain19.2 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation3,029 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute20 min
Broadband27.0%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Sanford was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Rick Husband Amarillo International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.
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