At a Glance
Median Income
$84,073
$41,301 per capita
Home Value
$187,000
Zillow: $238,164
Median Rent
$1,140/mo
26.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.4%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
13.6% 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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sidney residents earn a median household income of $84,073 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,301. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,160 business establishments, including 590 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sidney is $187,000 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $238,164. Median rent is $1,140/month, with 26.8% 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 1964.
Education
23.4% of adults in Sidney hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sidney has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population849
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density1,369/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$84,073
Per Capita$41,301
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$15,450M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,235
Housing
A+
Home Value$187,000
Rent$1,140
Ownership83.9%
Zillow$238,164
Housing Units427
Rent Burden26.8%
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,180/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain39.5 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation660 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.4%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute28 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Sidney was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
There are 590 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.