Median Income
$41,500
45% lower than US avg
Home Value
$90,900
68% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
8.7%
74% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
43.1%
34% higher than US avg
Unemployment
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
4.9%
60% lower than US avg
How Sikes Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population232
Median Age27.5 yrs
Density149/mi²
Male / Female70% / 30%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Economy
B+
Median Income$41,500
Per Capita$9,158
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$604M
Commute34 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$90,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Health
Obesity43.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression31.7%
Heart Disease7.9%
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
AQI42 (Good)
Rain59.3 in/yr
Elevation152 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+93.8%
School Score4.48
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute34 min
Broadband54.0%
Libraries3
Is Sikes a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Sikes receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Sikes offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Sikes is $41,500, 45% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Sikes is $90,900, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
8.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.
Climate & Weather
Sikes enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Sikes has a population of 232 with a density of 149 people per square mile. The median age is 27.5 years, 29% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.4%).
Population
27.5yrs
Median Age
29% below US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 99.6% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.4% |
| 97% below US avg |
The median household income in Sikes is $41,500, which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $41,500 |
| 45% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $9,158 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,039 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,517 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 4.9% |
| 60% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 324 |
| County GDP | $604M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Healthcare | 25 |
| Retail | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,883 |
| 46% below US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.07% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 33.8 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
The median home value in Sikes is $90,900, 68% below the national average.
Home Values
| Census Median | $90,900 |
| 68% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $763 |
| 1 Bedroom | $832 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,007 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,298 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,508 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,883 |
| 46% below US avg |
| Effective Rate | 2.07% |
In Sikes, 43.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 31.7% report depression. 32.4% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Sikes vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 43.1% |
| 34% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 13.4% |
| Heart Disease | 7.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.8% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 9.5% |
| Stroke | 4.0% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.4% |
| Depression | 31.7% |
| Mental Distress | 22.5% |
| Physical Distress | 16.7% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 33.6% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 78.2% |
| Premature Death | 11,807/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 6.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 16.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 25 |
Crime Rates: Sikes vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Sikes has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation is 59.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.5°F |
| 21% above US avg |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 59.3 inches |
| 56% above US avg |
| Snowfall | 0.3 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 152 ft (46 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 149/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.0790°N, 92.4863°W |
| County FIPS | 22049 |