At a Glance
Median Income
$40,536
$24,428 per capita
Home Value
$112,800
Zillow: $164,054
Median Rent
$613/mo
37.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
82.4% high school+
Unemployment
13.6%
22.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
20.6% smoking rate
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+
2.9 / 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 $40,536 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,428. The unemployment rate stands at 13.6% (278% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 299 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sardis is $112,800 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $164,054. Median rent is $613/month, with 37.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
12.1% of adults in Sardis hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
82.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sardis has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population463
Median Age46.7 yrs
Density185/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
D
Median Income$40,536
Per Capita$24,428
Unemployment13.6%
Poverty22.7%
County GDP$457M
Avg Weekly Wage$896
Housing
A+
Home Value$112,800
Rent$613
Ownership78.3%
Zillow$164,054
Housing Units248
Rent Burden37.5%
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking20.6%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death14,620/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain56.9 in/yr
Elevation496 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+82.4%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute36 min
Broadband76.8%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Sardis was built in 1984.
35.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.486 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.