At a Glance
Median Income
$53,875
$35,304 per capita
Home Value
$132,800
Zillow: $211,670
Median Rent
$635/mo
31.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.7%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
15.0% smoking rate
How Sublette Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sublette's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sublette a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sublette residents earn a median household income of $53,875 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,304. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 692 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sublette is $132,800 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $211,670. Median rent is $635/month, with 31.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Education
21.7% of adults in Sublette hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sublette has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population374
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density935/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born8.3%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$53,875
Per Capita$35,304
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$2,173M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124
Housing
A+
Home Value$132,800
Rent$635
Ownership64.2%
Zillow$211,670
Housing Units198
Rent Burden31.1%
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,354/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain38.0 in/yr
Elevation923 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.7%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute27 min
Broadband76.4%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Sublette was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.