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Sabula, IA
City in Jackson County, Iowa.
Population
547
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,096
ZIP codes
0
Sabula and its ZIP codes
Sabula at a glance
- Sabula is about 19 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $77,656 a year, 3% more than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $133,300 (36% below Iowa) and median rent is $950 a month.
Local data for Sabula, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sabula, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,656
Poverty rate
9.4%
Median home value
$133,300
Median rent
$950/mo
Homeownership
76.0%
Bachelor's or higher
7.4%
Median age
50.9
Average commute
31.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (197), Irish Americans (62), Dutch Americans (14).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Sabula.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,405
5,754 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,805
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$131M
FY 2026, $6,741 per person
How people get to work
Sabula, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.6%
- Carpooled6.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.4%
Average one-way commute: 31.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sabula, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
512
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
23
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 11°F
40.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sabula, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.5%
U.S. 33.3% +8.2 pts
Diabetes
14.6%
U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
Cities near Sabula
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Savanna, ILCity | 2.4 mi | 2.6 |
| MilesCity | 7.2 mi | 1.3 |
| AndoverCity | 7.3 mi | 0.2 |
| Thomson, ILVillage | 7.6 mi | 2.2 |
| Mount Carroll, ILCity | 10 mi | 2 |
| PrestonCity | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| Goose LakeCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| SpraguevilleCity | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| Hanover, ILVillage | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| Fulton, ILCity | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| ClintonCity | 15 mi | 35.6 |
| Chadwick, ILVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| CharlotteCity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| SpringbrookCity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| Elizabeth, ILVillage | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| Lake Carroll, ILCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 13.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sabula, IA in?
- Sabula is in Jackson County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Sabula, IA?
- About 547 people live in Sabula, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sabula?
- Nearby places include Savanna, IL (2.4 mi), Miles (7.2 mi), Andover (7.3 mi), Thomson, IL (7.6 mi), Mount Carroll, IL (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023