At a Glance
Violent Crime
254/100K
636/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
50.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Sexton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sexton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sexton a Good Place to Live?
C
2.0 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Sexton reports 254 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 636/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Sexton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
50.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sexton has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population14
Density6/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,399M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$177,230
Rent Burden25.7%
Crime
F
Violent254/100K
Property636/100K
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,364/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,206 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+50.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Broadband7.0%
Internet Speed66 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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