At a Glance
Median Income
$41,625
$41,567 per capita
Violent Crime
559/100K
4,375/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
11.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Sun Valley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sun Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sun Valley a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sun Valley residents earn a median household income of $41,625 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,567. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,354 business establishments, including 114 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Sun Valley reports 559 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 47% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,375/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Sun Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sun Valley has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population27
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density169/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans27.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$41,625
Per Capita$41,567
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,585M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,009
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership43.5%
Zillow$212,670
Housing Units38
Rent Burden11.3%
Crime
F
Violent559/100K
Property4,375/100K
Health
Obesity33.0%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death12,236/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain49.4 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation558 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute31 min
Broadband23.0%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Sun Valley was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Mount Pleasant Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 114 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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