At a Glance
Median Income
$80,000
$28,256 per capita
Home Value
$271,600
Zillow: $300,070
Bachelor's Degree+
16.3%
89.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
18.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
9.3% smoking rate
How Sigurd Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sigurd's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sigurd a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sigurd residents earn a median household income of $80,000 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,256. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 812 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sigurd is $271,600 , 4% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $300,070. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
16.3% of adults in Sigurd hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sigurd has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population453
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density423/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$80,000
Per Capita$28,256
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty18.8%
County GDP$1,657M
Avg Weekly Wage$918
Housing
A+
Home Value$271,600
Rent
Ownership94.9%
Zillow$300,070
Housing Units160
Rent Burden23.8%
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,837/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain7.8 in/yr
Elevation5,245 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.3%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 11%
Commute13 min
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Sigurd was founded in 1874.
The median home in Sigurd was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Carbon County Regional/Buck Davis Field (83 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.386 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.