At a Glance
Median Income
$46,827
$28,800 per capita
Home Value
$97,500
Zillow: $242,296
Violent Crime
67/100K
1,269/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.0%
68.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sidney residents earn a median household income of $46,827 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,800. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,157 business establishments, including 180 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sidney is $97,500 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $242,296. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Sidney reports 67 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,269/100K.
Education
6.0% of adults in Sidney hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
68.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sidney has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population104
Median Age54.3 yrs
Density800/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans91.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$46,827
Per Capita$28,800
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$7,836M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133
Housing
A+
Home Value$97,500
Rent
Ownership70.2%
Zillow$242,296
Housing Units59
Rent Burden22.5%
Crime
F
Violent67/100K
Property1,269/100K
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,156/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation915 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+68.7%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute22 min
Broadband47.0%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Sidney was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
38.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
There are 180 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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