At a Glance
Median Income
$43,226
$23,766 per capita
Home Value
$107,200
Zillow: $137,674
Median Rent
$680/mo
17.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
658/100K
3,947/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.0%
79.0% high school+
Unemployment
20.9%
53.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
21.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Saulsbury Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Saulsbury's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Saulsbury a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Saulsbury residents earn a median household income of $43,226 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,766. The unemployment rate stands at 20.9% (481% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 53.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 823 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Saulsbury is $107,200 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $137,674. Median rent is $680/month, with 17.1% 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 1995.
Safety & Crime
Saulsbury reports 658 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 73% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,947/100K.
Education
6.0% of adults in Saulsbury hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
79.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Saulsbury has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population247
Median Age29.8 yrs
Density405/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans22.5%
Economy
D
Median Income$43,226
Per Capita$23,766
Unemployment20.9%
Poverty53.6%
County GDP$2,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,098
Housing
A+
Home Value$107,200
Rent$680
Ownership52.6%
Zillow$137,674
Housing Units130
Rent Burden17.1%
Crime
F
Violent658/100K
Property3,947/100K
Health
Obesity42.3%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death11,140/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain57.8 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation564 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+79.0%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Broadband44.0%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Saulsbury was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
36.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.