At a Glance
Median Income
$47,188
$17,255 per capita
Home Value
$92,000
Zillow: $299,299
Median Rent
$850/mo
45.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.2%
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
19.9% smoking rate
How Sardinia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sardinia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sardinia 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
Sardinia residents earn a median household income of $47,188 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,255. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 853 business establishments, including 63 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sardinia is $92,000 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $299,299. Median rent is $850/month, with 45.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
14.2% of adults in Sardinia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sardinia has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,469
Median Age24.5 yrs
Density839/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$47,188
Per Capita$17,255
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty31.6%
County GDP$1,887M
Avg Weekly Wage$862
Housing
A+
Home Value$92,000
Rent$850
Ownership62.1%
Zillow$299,299
Housing Units474
Rent Burden45.0%
Health
Obesity41.9%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death11,714/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain47.9 in/yr
Elevation961 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.2%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute31 min
Broadband79.4%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Sardinia was founded in 1830.
The median home in Sardinia was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Butler County Regional/Hogan Field (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.405 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.