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Sandusky, IA
Census-designated place in Lee County, Iowa.
Population
354
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
248
ZIP codes
0
Sandusky and its ZIP codes
Sandusky at a glance
- Sandusky is about 4.3 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lee County. PPP loans are for Sandusky.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,750
13,598 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,286
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$237M
FY 2026, $7,050 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Sandusky, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
626
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
38
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 17°F
39.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sandusky, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
19.5%
U.S. 12.8% +6.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Sandusky
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KeokukCity | 3.5 mi | 9.1 |
| MooarCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 2.6 |
| MontroseCity | 4.8 mi | 1.2 |
| Hamilton, ILCity | 4.9 mi | 3.6 |
| Nauvoo, ILCity | 5.9 mi | 3.4 |
| Warsaw, ILCity | 7.4 mi | 6.5 |
| Alexandria, MOCity | 7.7 mi | 0.4 |
| Elvaston, ILVillage | 8.5 mi | 0.8 |
| St. Francisville, MOCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 1.9 |
| ArgyleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| Wayland, MOCity | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| Fort MadisonCity | 11 mi | 9.6 |
| Ferris, ILVillage | 12 mi | 2 |
| Niota, ILCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| Basco, ILVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Carthage, ILCity | 14 mi | 2.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sandusky, IA in?
- Sandusky is in Lee County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Sandusky, IA?
- About 354 people live in Sandusky, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sandusky?
- Nearby places include Keokuk (3.5 mi), Mooar (3.6 mi), Montrose (4.8 mi), Hamilton, IL (4.9 mi), Nauvoo, IL (5.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023