Sac County, IA

Living in Sac County

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Bikeability 16
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Walkability 41
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Commute 89
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Public Transit 16
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Affordability 97
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Public Safety 93
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Airports 32
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Hospitals 70
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Colleges 54
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Schools 96
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Residents

9.8k Population -678 (2010–19)
46  y Median Age
20% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
67% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over12%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate37%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$58k Median Household Income +$15k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty
20  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector65%
Self-employed14%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office20%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$96k Median Home Value +$19k (2010–19)
6% Built 2000 or Later
$454 Median Monthly Rent +$127 (2010–19)
63% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached90%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier40%

Home Value

Less than $50K19%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity24%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas25%
Utility gas46%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Sac County

United States45
Iowa35

Property Crime in Sac County

United States48
Iowa43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (38%)(59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump71%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 18 1 7
Feb 23 1 6
Mar 35 2 6
Apr 48 3 2
May 60 4 0
Jun 69 5 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 63 3 0
Oct 50 2 1
Nov 35 2 4
Dec 21 1 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sac County

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding30
Tornado20
Blizzard9
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Sac County, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Sac County, IA

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Zion Lutheran School
29 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Sac County, IA

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Morningside College
64 miles, W
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Northwestern College
64 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Sac County, IA

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Loring Hospital
7 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near Sac County, IA

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Eppley Airfield
85 miles, SW
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Joe Foss Field
117 miles, NW