At a Glance
Median Income
$49,375
$32,232 per capita
Home Value
$113,900
Zillow: $161,417
Bachelor's Degree+
10.8%
86.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
22.9% smoking rate
How Sidney Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sidney's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sidney 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
Sidney residents earn a median household income of $49,375 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,232. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 256 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sidney is $113,900 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,417. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
10.8% of adults in Sidney hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sidney has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population152
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density73/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$49,375
Per Capita$32,232
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$390M
Avg Weekly Wage$800
Housing
A+
Home Value$113,900
Rent
Ownership97.8%
Zillow$161,417
Housing Units72
Rent Burden26.8%
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking22.9%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death11,978/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain51.5 in/yr
Elevation654 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.8%
High School+86.0%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Commute21 min
Broadband68.9%
Internet Speed59 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Sidney was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Sharp County Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.