At a Glance
Median Income
$71,944
$28,120 per capita
Home Value
$308,000
Zillow: $391,634
Median Rent
$1,307/mo
24.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
41.3%
99.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.0%
10.7% smoking rate
How Sugar City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sugar City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sugar City a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sugar City residents earn a median household income of $71,944 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,120. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,707 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sugar City is $308,000 , 9% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $391,634. Median rent is $1,307/month, with 24.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Education
41.3% of adults in Sugar City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% above the national average).
99.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sugar City has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,011
Median Age29.7 yrs
Density792/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born5.9%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$71,944
Per Capita$28,120
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$2,007M
Avg Weekly Wage$814
Housing
A
Home Value$308,000
Rent$1,307
Ownership70.1%
Zillow$391,634
Housing Units642
Rent Burden24.3%
Health
Obesity30.0%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,017/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain12.0 in/yr
Elevation4,895 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.3%
High School+99.6%
Graduate+12.1%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 16%
Commute18 min
Broadband97.1%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Sugar City was founded in 1903.
The median home in Sugar City was built in 1997.
23.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Idaho Falls Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.518 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.