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Sac City, IA


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Sac City, Iowa

Sac City, Iowa, in Sac county, is 72 miles E of Sioux City, Iowa (center to center) and 94 miles NE of Omaha, Nebraska. There are 2,368 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Sac City

In Sac City, about 55% of adults are married. In Sac City, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households.

Women are better represented than men in the city. There are a lot of senior citizens in Sac City.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sac City had a median family income of $39,139.

Political Inclinations

Sac City folks tended to give their money ($500) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Crime and Safety

Both violent crime and property crime are low in Sac City.

Sac City Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Sac City that were owner-occupied was 73%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Sac City. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the city has going for it. Compared to most cities in the state, Sac City has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Sac City, 86% of commuters drive to work. The city offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. One of the nice things about Sac City is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

Sac City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophySac City Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Sac City Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Sac City Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 12%Sac City Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 18%Sac City Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Sac City, IA

Comparing Sac City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Women76
Well-Paid Single Men63
Racial Diversity46
Male Share of the Population21
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults65
People in Middle Class or Better53
Median Family Income52
People Above Poverty41

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use89
Working at Home89

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing47
Housing Recently Built23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime78
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