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Sandborn, IN

Sandborn, IN.

Population: 566 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Sandborn, IN is $160,265 — up 7.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $202,938 after a median 145 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, earthquake, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$160,265

Median home value

+7.1%

1-year change

145

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$160,265
1-year appreciation
+7.1%
3-year appreciation
+22.0%
5-year appreciation
+38.0%
10-year appreciation
+94.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$160,265
House Price Index (state)
367.2 (+2.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$202,938
Median price per sqft
$98
1-year sale-price change
+113.6%
Median days on market
145 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
Sale-to-list ratio
97.8%
1-year forecast
+3.3%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$750/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$937/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,156/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,502/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,734/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, earthquake, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 4% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
36.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Prestolite Battery Division (22.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.2 in
Annual snowfall
18.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
313
Days with Moderate air quality
43
Highest AQI recorded (year)
126

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,852
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,377

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park (24 mi)
National parks include
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park, Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Morrison Flight Park Ultralightport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Monroe County Airport (BMG) (35 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL, DAVIESS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, SULLIVAN COUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+40 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Housing built before 1970
46.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
33.2%
Median annual property tax
$600
Households with broadband internet
77.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
12,999
Average weekly wage
$975
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Mining
Annual residential building permits (county)
19

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

SandbornState medianUS median
Median home value$160,265$237,170$289,727
Median sale price$202,938$238,000$325,000
Median days on market145 days38 days51 days
Median annual property tax$600$1,179$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Sandborn, IN?
$160,265.
What is the median sale price in Sandborn, IN?
$202,938.
How long do homes take to sell in Sandborn, IN?
Median days on market: 145 days.
What is typical rent in Sandborn, IN?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,156/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Sandborn, IN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather.
Is Sandborn, IN in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Sandborn, IN?
Risk to homes is higher than 4% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Sandborn, IN?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Sandborn, IN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Sandborn, IN walkable?
Walkability index: 4.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Sandborn, IN?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Sandborn, IN?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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