At a Glance
Median Income
$50,000
$34,846 per capita
Home Value
$59,300
Zillow: $115,123
Violent Crime
87/100K
2,358/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.5%
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.4%
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
317 sunny days/yr
How Sylvia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sylvia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sylvia a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sylvia residents earn a median household income of $50,000 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,846. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,685 business establishments, including 136 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sylvia is $59,300 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $115,123. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Safety & Crime
Sylvia reports 87 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,358/100K.
Education
9.5% of adults in Sylvia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sylvia has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population180
Median Age59.4 yrs
Density621/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans24.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$50,000
Per Capita$34,846
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$3,428M
Avg Weekly Wage$961
Housing
A+
Home Value$59,300
Rent
Ownership96.7%
Zillow$115,123
Housing Units128
Rent Burden27.2%
Crime
F
Violent87/100K
Property2,358/100K
Health
Obesity44.4%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,624/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days317/yr
Rain30.3 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,737 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.5%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute15 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed65 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Sylvia was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Pratt Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 136 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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