Sardis, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Mason County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
59 Population 59/sq mi density
$35,417 Median Income $17,825 per capita
$101,800 Home Value $168,908 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$35,417 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,800 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Sardis, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,417
53% below
$17,825 per capita
Home Value
$101,800
64% below
Zillow: $168,908
Bachelor's Degree+
9.8%
71% below
80.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
39% above
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

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)

Income
47%
Home Value
36%
Poverty
57%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
139%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sardis 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

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 5.0% (39% above 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population59
Median Age47.8 yrs
Density59/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$35,417
Per Capita$17,825
Unemployment5.0%
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%

Health

Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death12,340/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain49.8 in/yr
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
Broadband56.5%
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.
28.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.