At a Glance
Median Income
$60,469
$35,380 per capita
Home Value
$53,300
Zillow: $31,311
Median Rent
$676/mo
14.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,829/100K
40,244/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.5%
85.4% high school+
Unemployment
12.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
24.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Sauget Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sauget's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sauget a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sauget residents earn a median household income of $60,469 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,380. The unemployment rate stands at 12.1% (236% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,318 business establishments, including 1,029 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sauget is $53,300 , 81% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $31,311. Median rent is $676/month, with 14.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
Sauget reports 1,829 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 381% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 40,244/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
6.5% of adults in Sauget hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
85.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sauget has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population299
Median Age59.9 yrs
Density65/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$60,469
Per Capita$35,380
Unemployment12.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$40,403M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,519
Housing
A+
Home Value$53,300
Rent$676
Ownership51.6%
Zillow$31,311
Housing Units150
Rent Burden14.0%
Crime
F
Violent1,829/100K
Property40,244/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault610/100K
Burglary7,317/100K
Health
Obesity42.3%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.7%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death15,768/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain40.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation412 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.5%
High School+85.4%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 17% / D 81%
Commute13 min
Broadband73.6%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Sauget was founded in 1926.
The median home in Sauget was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is St Louis Lambert International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
35.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 1,029 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 71 fatal vehicle crashes.
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