At a Glance
Median Income
$52,917
$19,482 per capita
Home Value
$36,800
Zillow: $237,274
Bachelor's Degree+
3.5%
74.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
32.7% smoking rate
How Sanostee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sanostee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sanostee a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sanostee residents earn a median household income of $52,917 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,482. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,087 business establishments, including 230 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sanostee is $36,800 , 87% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,274. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
3.5% of adults in Sanostee hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(90% below the national average).
74.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sanostee has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population259
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density57/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$52,917
Per Capita$19,482
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$7,043M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077
Housing
A+
Home Value$36,800
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$237,274
Housing Units149
Rent Burden27.9%
Health
Obesity40.9%
Diabetes18.6%
Smoking32.7%
Heart Disease9.8%
Premature Death18,277/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain26.0 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation5,910 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.5%
High School+74.8%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute47 min
Broadband32.1%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Sanostee was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Four Corners Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 230 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.