At a Glance
Median Income
$28,472
$13,352 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
19.1%
17.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.4%
25.2% smoking rate
How Sportmans Shores Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sportmans Shores's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sportmans Shores a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sportmans Shores residents earn a median household income of $28,472 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $13,352. The unemployment rate stands at 19.1% (431% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,025 business establishments, including 90 restaurants.
Education
20.2% of adults in Sportmans Shores hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sportmans Shores has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population166
Median Age29.9 yrs
Density593/mi²
Male / Female31% / 69%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
D
Median Income$28,472
Per Capita$13,352
Unemployment19.1%
Poverty17.2%
County GDP$2,700M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,100
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership42.7%
Zillow$175,845
Housing Units156
Rent Burden24.5%
Health
Obesity44.4%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking25.2%
Heart Disease8.4%
Premature Death12,606/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain46.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation700 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+15.9%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Broadband85.3%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Sportmans Shores was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Grand Lake Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
38.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.