At a Glance
Median Income
$54,767
$30,502 per capita
Home Value
$119,800
Zillow: $178,831
Median Rent
$770/mo
42.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.9%
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
17.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
18.2% smoking rate
How Sibley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sibley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sibley a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sibley residents earn a median household income of $54,767 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,502. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 272 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sibley is $119,800 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $178,831. Median rent is $770/month, with 42.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Education
18.9% of adults in Sibley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sibley has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,821
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density1,576/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born6.3%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$54,767
Per Capita$30,502
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty17.2%
County GDP$602M
Avg Weekly Wage$959
Housing
A+
Home Value$119,800
Rent$770
Ownership72.4%
Zillow$178,831
Housing Units1,202
Rent Burden42.7%
Health
Obesity41.5%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,292/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain30.2 in/yr
Elevation1,530 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.9%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute22 min
Broadband85.6%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Sibley was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.