What are the schools like in Sandusky, IA?

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

What is the median household income in Sandusky?

The median household income in Sandusky, IA is $84,417 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Sandusky, IA?

Sandusky has an average high temperature of 33.0°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 18.1 inches.

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

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

Sandusky has a violent crime rate of 261.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1206.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Sandusky, IA a Good Place to Live?

Sandusky is a small town of 364 in Iowa, with a median household income of $84,417 .

Strengths: Sandusky stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Sandusky is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

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

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Sandusky metro area.

Metric	Sandusky, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$232,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$84,417	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Sandusky's violent crime rate is 261.5 per 100,000 residents — 31% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

261.5 /100k

Property Crime

1206.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Sandusky, 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	12.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Sandusky sees average highs of 33.0°F in January and 85.6°F in July, with 39.8 inches of annual precipitation and 18.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Sandusky, IA
Average High — January	33.0°F
Average High — July	85.6°F
Annual Precipitation	39.8"
Annual Snowfall	18.1"

Demographics

Metric	Sandusky, IA	National Avg
Population	364	—
Median Age	61.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	17.3%	22.2%
65 and over	21.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Keokuk, IA 3 mi Mooar, IA 3 mi Hamilton, IL 4 mi Montrose, IA 6 mi Nauvoo, IL 7 mi

Sandusky vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sandusky, IA affordable or expensive?

Sandusky has a median home value of $232,200 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $84,417.

What is the crime rate in Sandusky, IA?

Sandusky's violent crime rate is 261.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1206.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Sandusky?

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

Is Sandusky, IA a good place to live?

Sandusky, IA has a population of 364, a median household income of $84,417, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Sandusky?

Sandusky averages 33.0°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.8 inches with about 18.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Sandusky?

The population of Sandusky, Iowa is 364 with a median age of 61.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Sandusky?

Key numbers for living in Sandusky: median home $232,200, median household income $84,417, crime index 64 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sandusky side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.