At a Glance
Median Income
$35,833
$18,538 per capita
Home Value
$36,100
Zillow: $218,536
Bachelor's Degree+
14.4%
82.3% high school+
Unemployment
10.1%
31.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
28.8% smoking rate
How Sundance Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sundance's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sundance a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sundance residents earn a median household income of $35,833 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,538. The unemployment rate stands at 10.1% (181% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,225 business establishments, including 138 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sundance is $36,100 , 87% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,536. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Education
14.4% of adults in Sundance hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
82.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sundance has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population527
Median Age45.3 yrs
Density151/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.5%
Economy
F
Median Income$35,833
Per Capita$18,538
Unemployment10.1%
Poverty31.9%
County GDP$2,894M
Avg Weekly Wage$908
Housing
A+
Home Value$36,100
Rent
Ownership91.4%
Zillow$218,536
Housing Units197
Rent Burden23.3%
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes18.2%
Smoking28.8%
Heart Disease9.0%
Premature Death27,593/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain10.7 in/yr
Elevation6,848 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+82.3%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score3.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 36% / D 61%
Commute24 min
Broadband37.6%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Sundance was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Four Corners Regional (88 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.501 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 138 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.