What are the schools like in Sabula, IA?

School district data for Sabula is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Sabula?

The median household income in Sabula, IA is $54,375 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.6%.

What is the weather like in Sabula, IA?

Sabula has an average high temperature of 30.7°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 33.4 inches.

Sabula, IA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Sabula, IA affordable or expensive?

Sabula's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Sabula is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $114,700 and the median rent is $883 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Sabula, IA?

Sabula has a violent crime rate of 612.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3265.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Sabula, IA a Good Place to Live?

Sabula is a small town of 548 in Iowa, with a median household income of $54,375 and a 4.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Sabula stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index. Whether Sabula is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Sabula city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 90.0

Sabula's overall cost of living index is 90.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Sabula costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Sabula, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$114,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$883	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	85.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$54,375	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Sabula's violent crime rate is 612.2 per 100,000 residents — 61% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

612.2 /100k

Property Crime

3265.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Sabula, IA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	6.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Sabula sees average highs of 30.7°F in January and 84.9°F in July, with 40.3 inches of annual precipitation and 33.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Sabula, IA
Average High — January	30.7°F
Average High — July	84.9°F
Annual Precipitation	40.3"
Annual Snowfall	33.4"

Demographics

Metric	Sabula, IA	National Avg
Population	548	—
Median Age	46.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.3%	18.9%
Asian	1.3%	6.3%
Under 18	17.3%	22.2%
65 and over	25.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Savanna, IL 3 mi Miles, IA 7 mi Andover, IA 7 mi Thomson, IL 8 mi Mount Carroll, IL 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Sabula

Sabula, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

52070

Sabula vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sabula, IA affordable or expensive?

Sabula's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Sabula roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $114,700 and median rent is $883/month.

What is the crime rate in Sabula, IA?

Sabula's violent crime rate is 612.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3265.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Sabula?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Sabula, IA a good place to live?

Sabula, IA has a population of 548, a median household income of $54,375, and an unemployment rate of 4.6%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Sabula?

Sabula averages 30.7°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.3 inches with about 33.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Sabula?

Sabula, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 52070.

What is the population of Sabula?

The population of Sabula, Iowa is 548 with a median age of 46.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Sabula?

Key numbers for living in Sabula: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $114,700, median household income $54,375, crime index 159 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sabula side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.