At a Glance
Median Income
$43,125
$34,682 per capita
Home Value
$53,800
Zillow: $197,375
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
23.2%
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
14.7% smoking rate
How Sykeston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sykeston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sykeston a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sykeston residents earn a median household income of $43,125 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,682. The unemployment rate stands at 23.2% (544% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 207 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sykeston is $53,800 , 81% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $197,375. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Education
13.1% of adults in Sykeston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sykeston has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C).
Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population96
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density240/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$43,125
Per Capita$34,682
Unemployment23.2%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$444M
Avg Weekly Wage$961
Housing
A+
Home Value$53,800
Rent
Ownership76.5%
Zillow$197,375
Housing Units73
Rent Burden28.4%
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death4,966/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Rain20.3 in/yr
Elevation1,636 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute15 min
Broadband78.4%
Internet Speed206 Mbps
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Sykeston was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Jamestown Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 206 Mbps.