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Big Sandy, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Hill County County
Big Sandy, MT
At a Glance
How Big Sandy Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Big Sandy's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Big Sandy a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Big Sandy residents earn a median household income of $58,083 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,100. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 601 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Big Sandy is $129,600 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $251,865. Median rent is $620/month, with 9.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Big Sandy reports 538 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 42% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,605/100K.
Education
16.6% of adults in Big Sandy hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Big Sandy has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.