At a Glance
Median Income
$35,417
$17,825 per capita
Home Value
$101,800
Zillow: $168,908
Violent Crime
202/100K
3,766/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.8%
80.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Sardis Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sardis's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sardis a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sardis residents earn a median household income of $35,417 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,825. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 717 business establishments, including 49 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sardis is $101,800 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $168,908. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Sardis reports 202 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,766/100K.
Education
9.8% of adults in Sardis hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
80.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sardis has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population59
Median Age47.8 yrs
Density59/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans44.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$35,417
Per Capita$17,825
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$1,543M
Avg Weekly Wage$964
Housing
A+
Home Value$101,800
Rent
Ownership91.3%
Zillow$168,908
Housing Units32
Rent Burden24.3%
Crime
F
Violent202/100K
Property3,766/100K
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death12,340/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation911 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.8%
High School+80.5%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute34 min
Broadband23.0%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Sardis was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.544 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.