Median Income
$53,875
28% lower than US avg
Home Value
$132,800
53% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
21.7%
36% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$635
45% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% higher than US avg
Unemployment
1.9%
47% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
3.8%
69% lower than US avg
How Sublette Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population374
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density935/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 77%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$53,875
Per Capita$35,304
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$2,173M
Commute27 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$132,800
Rent$635
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$201,613
Rent Burden31.1%
Health
Obesity37.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Climate
Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation923 ft (281 m)
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.7%
High School+92.0%
School Score5.34
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute27 min
Broadband76.4%
Libraries5
Is Sublette a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Sublette receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Sublette offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Sublette is $53,875, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Sublette is $132,800, 53% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $635 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
21.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Climate & Weather
Sublette experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Sublette has a population of 374 with a density of 935 people per square mile. The median age is 41.1 years, 6% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (77%), with 4.5% Hispanic, 1.6% Black.
Population
41.1yrs
Median Age
6% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 85.1% |
| 8% above US avg |
| Spanish | 14.9% |
| 11% above US avg |
The median household income in Sublette is $53,875, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $53,875 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $35,304 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,124 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,482 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 3.8% |
| 69% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 692 |
| County GDP | $2,173M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 79 |
| Healthcare | 88 |
| Retail | 96 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,439 |
| 55% above US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.10% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 27.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.0% |
The median home value in Sublette is $132,800, 53% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $635 (45% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $201,613.
Home Values
| Census Median | $132,800 |
| 53% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $201,613 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
| $/Sq Ft | $92 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93.9% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $635 |
| 45% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 31.1% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,439 |
| 55% above US avg |
| Effective Rate | 4.10% |
In Sublette, 37.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.1% report depression. 22.9% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Sublette vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 37.6% |
| 17% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 20.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.9% |
| Depression | 23.1% |
| Mental Distress | 18.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.6% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 97.8% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 75.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,354/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 71.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 88 |
Sublette has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 923 ft (281 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 935/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6430°N, 89.2289°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 17103 |