Sardis, KY

Kentucky

Sardis is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 59. Residents earn $35,417 per year, which is 53% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
59 Population 59/sq mi density
$35,417 Median Income $17,825 per capita
$101,800 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$35,417 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,800 home value
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $35,417
53% lower than US avg
Home Value $101,800
64% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.8%
71% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.3%
36% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.1%
43% lower than US avg

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

People

Population59
Median Age47.8 yrs
Density59/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans50.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$35,417
Per Capita$17,825
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$1,543M
Commute34 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$101,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain48.3 in/yr
Elevation911 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.8%
High School+80.5%
School Score5.50

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute34 min
Broadband28.0%
Libraries1

Is Sardis a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sardis is $35,417, 53% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. Only 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sardis is $101,800, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

9.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Sardis experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Sardis has a population of 59 with a density of 59 people per square mile. The median age is 47.8 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.6%), with 3.4% Black.

Population

59
Total Population
59
People / sq mi
47.8yrs
Median Age
23% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.6%
Female 42.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Sardis vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Sardis vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sardis is $35,417, which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: Sardis vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$35,417
53% below US avg
Per Capita Income$17,825
Avg Weekly Wage$964
IRS Avg AGI$59,514

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.1%
43% below US avg
Establishments (County)717
County GDP$1,543M

Business (County)

Restaurants49
Healthcare59
Retail89
Manufacturing19

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,010
14% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.96%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.6 min
Work from Home5.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Sardis is $101,800, 64% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$101,800
64% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$719
1 Bedroom$794
2 Bedrooms$984
3 Bedrooms$1,277
4 Bedrooms$1,442

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,010
14% below US avg
Effective Rate2.96%

Health Metrics: Sardis vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Premature Death12,340/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.1/10
Exercise Access65.2%
Healthcare Facilities59

Crime Rates: Sardis vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Safety Score

Sardis has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.7°F
1% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.3 inches
27% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation911 ft (278 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density59/sq mi
Coordinates38.5336°N, 83.9517°W
County FIPS21161
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 9.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 43.7-point margin. 28.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.2%
D 27.5%

Winner: Republican by 43.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.8%
71% below US avg
High School+80.5%
School Test Score5.50
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density59/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access28.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities59
Restaurants49
Retail Stores89

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.6 min
Work from Home5.3%

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