SandbornIN
A town of 359, settled in 1869.
Is Sandborn a good place to live?
Sandborn has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
359 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Sandborn: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Sandborn, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Sandborn.
Homes in Sandborn are worth about $162K, by Zillow’s estimate
In Sandborn, 84% of households live in a home they own. The rent at the middle of the market for Sandborn comes to $683 a month, below both the Indiana town median ($947 a month) and the median of U.S. towns ($1,185 a month). Over the 12 months to September 2026, the typical home gained 8.1% in value.
| Sandborn | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $683 a month | $947 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 84% | 76% | 73% |
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Most of Sandborn’s workers leave town for work
The mean commuting time for Sandborn comes to 34 minutes, against 24 minutes in Indiana’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line locally. The top destinations are Vincennes (17%), Bicknell (8%) and Washington (6%). The income of the median household here is $61,000.
| Sandborn | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 34 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 6.2% | 10% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $61,000 | $71,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
In Sandborn, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
For Sandborn, the midsummer high is 87°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Sandborn is
The share of adults in Sandborn who had a checkup this year: 81%. On the CDC’s 32 measures, Sandborn is ahead of Indiana on 2 and behind on 3. In Sandborn, 34% of adults sleep under 7 hours, and 14% have diabetes.
| Sandborn | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 39% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 37% | 36% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 13% | 12% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 32% | 33% |
| What stands out | Sandborn | IN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.7% | 77.4% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.2% | 8.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
2.6% of Sandborn is conserved land
Walkers can cover 0.1 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve. One park or preserve covers 14 acres in Sandborn. The town’s trail density is 0.3 miles per square mile.
| Sandborn | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.3 miles per square mile | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 2.6% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Sandborn city park | — | 14 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Moderate risk in Sandborn, with inland flooding at the top
Compared with 52% of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage in Sandborn is lower. 46% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by earthquakes at 19%. Federal aid has come to Sandborn households in 2 declared disasters; the latest was in 2008.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Sandborn
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Sandborn; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Sandborn residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Indiana.
100% of working residents leave Sandborn for work
Where Sandborn’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Sandborn
Town in Indiana, United States
Sandborn is a town in Vigo Township, Knox County, Indiana, United States. The population was 359 at the 2020 census. It is the home of the annual Black Creek Festival.
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- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 479 ft
- ZIP code
- 47578
- Area code
- 812
Questions about Sandborn
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Is Sandborn, IN a good place to live?
Sandborn has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.