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Sandborn, IN

Sandborn, IN.

Population: 566 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Sandborn, IN is $160,578 — up 8.4% over the past year. 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 6.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$160,578

Typical home value

+8.4%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$160,578
1-year appreciation
+8.4%
3-year appreciation
+22.1%
5-year appreciation
+38.6%
10-year appreciation
+94.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$160,578
House Price Index (state)
378.8 (+3.5% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median list price
$189,450
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+3.2%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$769/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$775/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,014/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,332/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,333/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)
93.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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, strong wind, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
3
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)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (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
48.0 in
Annual snowfall
9.2 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)
36
Days with Good air quality
314
Days with Moderate air quality
30
Highest AQI recorded (year)
93

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

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 in or near this ZIP
16
Hospitals include
WABASH GENERAL HOSPITAL 1, CRAWFORD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, LAWRENCE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+40 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1974
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
12,585
Average weekly wage
$1,023
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Mining
Annual residential building permits (county)
39

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

How it compares

SandbornState medianUS median
Typical home value$160,578$237,748$288,527
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 typical home value in Sandborn, IN?
$160,578.
What is typical rent in Sandborn, IN?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,014/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, strong wind, winter weather.
Is Sandborn, IN in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Sandborn, IN. 3 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
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: 36. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Sandborn, IN?
Regional Price Parity: 93.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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