Big Sandy, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Benton County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
589
Population
935/sq mi density
$43,036
Median Income
$20,760 per capita
$62,300
Home Value
$190,524 Zillow
$692
Median Rent
27.6% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$43,036 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$62,300 home value, $692/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Big Sandy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 380 ft (116 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 935/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2327°N, 88.0851°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Benton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Everett-Stewart Regional (UCY) 51 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 39.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 65.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 15.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 5.2 in |
Big Sandy has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (3.1").