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Big Sandy, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Benton County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
589
Population
935/sq mi density
$43,036
Median Income
$20,760 per capita
$62,300
Home Value
$179,464 Zillow
$692
Median Rent
27.6% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$43,036 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$62,300 home value, $692/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 5.3 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 53.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and October the driest (3.4").